2 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi roof collapse

Two Bangladeshi expatriates were killed as the roof of an under-construction building collapsed on them at Al kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.

The deceased were identified as Arun and Jasim Uddin, hailing from Kushtia and Madaripur district respectively, Bangladesh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Golam Moshi said, UNB reports.

However, details of the accident could not be known yet.

The family members of the victims have been informed about the tragedy, a diplomatic source said.

It is still not clear when the bodies will be sent back to home, the source added.