The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed condolence and sympathy to the president of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, families of the victims and people of Bangladesh, appealing to Allah Almighty to bestow His mercy on the souls of victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
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Dhaka: At least 36 people died and nearly 200 others were injured on Friday after a massive fire ripped through a packed passenger ferry in southern Bangladesh, officials.
Many passengers jumped off and swam to shore on the river in southern Bangladesh. The vessel had 800 aboard. One official says the blaze may have started in the engine room.