At least 49 killed and over 300 injured after huge inferno and blasts hit the container depot in Chittagong
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Sunday extended the heartiest condolences to the victims of the massive fire, which broke out in a container depot in southeastern Bangladesh, claiming 49 lives so far.
Foreign Office spokesperson has offered profound condolences over the loss of precious lives in the unfortunate incident.
A tweet shared by Foreign Office said the people of Pakistan, as well as government, are deeply saddened by the sad incident and offer condolences to the families of the victims, the government and brotherly people of Bangladesh. MoFA official also prayed for quick recovery of the injured person.
Deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives due to fire at a container facility in #Bangladesh.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 5, 2022
Profound condolences to the families of the victims, the government, and the brotherly people of Bangladesh. We pray for quick recovery of the injured.
Reports in international media suggest that at least 49 people died while hundreds suffered injuries after a massive fire swept through a container depot in southeastern Bangladesh.
At least five firefighters were killed in the explosion and several more were injured. Workers and even some journalists are still missing.
Meanwhile, several injured are said to be in critical condition and the number of the deceased people is expected to soar.
Pray for Bangladesh,Chittagong 💔🤲#Bangladesh #Chittagong #PrayForChittagong #PrayForChattogram pic.twitter.com/ylkhyLI8RQ
— 나 피사⁷🍒 FREE 🇪🇭✊🔥 (@nafisa_007) June 5, 2022
The inferno erupted at a container facility on Saturday night that triggered several blasts due to chemicals in some of the containers.
The explosions were said to be huge that were heard in adjourning areas, it also shattered the windows of nearby buildings.
Pakistani rupee remains unchanges against US dollar in the open market on March 18, 2024, Monday.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.7 for buying and 281.65 for selling.
Euro moves down to 303 for buying and 306 for selling while British Pound hovers around 356 for buying, and 359 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.8 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 74.05.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
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US Dollar | USD | 278.7 | 281.65 |
Euro | EUR | 303 | 306 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 356 | 359 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.8 | 76.55 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.05 | 74.5 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.7 | 184.5 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 741.89 | 749.89 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204 | 206.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.78 | 39.18 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.92 | 41.32 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.69 | 36.04 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.37 | 3.48 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 908.8 | 917.8 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.59 | 60.19 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 171.07 | 173.07 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.67 | 26.97 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.62 | 732.62 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.7 | 77.4 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206 | 208 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.27 | 27.57 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 315.8 | 318.3 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.79 | 7.94 |
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