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On the night of July 28, 2026, a fire at a supermarket in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa, claimed the lives of six Bangladeshi migrant workers. The victims were primarily from Narayanganj district, with one from Munshiganj. The bodies were buried in South Africa, and families are currently seeking outstanding wages and compensation.
Source photograph: Prothom Alo · 29 Jul 2026 / Record updated 9 Sept 2026Reported fatalities
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On the night of July 28, 2026, a fire at a supermarket in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa, claimed the lives of six Bangladeshi migrant workers. The victims were primarily from Narayanganj district, with one from Munshiganj. The bodies were buried in South Africa, and families are currently seeking outstanding wages and compensation.
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