A Bangladeshi worker has been killed in an explosion and fire at the Sinopec gas field of the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC) project in Russia’s Amur region.
So far, 15 workers have been reported killed in the incident, including citizens of China and Russia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the information in a press release issued on Thursday.
According to the statement, the explosion occurred at the gas field in the Amur region on 25 August. The deceased Bangladeshi national was identified as Zakir Hossain, a resident of Bhairab in Kishoreganj.
Another Bangladeshi worker, Mohammad Alal Hossain Raju from Gangni in Meherpur, remains missing, according to the ministry.
Preliminary information suggests that around 35 Bangladeshi workers were injured in the accident. Six of them are currently receiving treatment in intensive care units. Arrangements are underway to transfer the critically injured workers to Moscow for advanced medical care.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bangladesh Embassy in Moscow are maintaining regular communication with Russian authorities regarding the treatment of injured Bangladeshi nationals and the overall situation following the accident.
The embassy has already opened a hotline and is staying in regular contact with other Bangladeshi workers employed at the project.
The Bangladesh Embassy has taken necessary steps to repatriate the body of Zakir Hossain. It is also continuing discussions with LLC Sinopec Engineering Group regarding his outstanding dues and compensation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep condolences to the affected Bangladeshi workers and their families, as well as to the people and government of Russia, over the tragic incident.
