Bangladeshi Migrant Worker Dies in Riyadh Accident Ahead of Eid Return
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A 25-year-old Bangladeshi expatriate worker in Saudi Arabia, planning to return home for Eid al-Adha, has died in a road accident, plunging his family in Faridpur into deep mourning.
Shaon Mirza, son of the late Jahid Mirza and Jhorna Begum, was a resident of the Naopara neighborhood in Bhanga municipality, Faridpur. He was the youngest of four siblings and had completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) education. He had traveled to Saudi Arabia two and a half years ago in search of livelihood and had not returned since, working for an establishment in Riyadh. He had recently spoken to his mother, expressing his desire to return home before Eid al-Adha, stating that video calls were no longer enough.
According to his cousin Sagar Mirza, Shaon was riding his motorcycle on Monday evening from his residence towards a local market in Riyadh when he lost control and collided with a palm tree by the roadside. He was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries early Tuesday morning. His colleagues informed the family of his death via mobile phone around 10 a.m.
His mother, Jhorna Begum, is devastated by the loss of her only son, while his three sisters have been left speechless. Relatives and neighbors are struggling to find words of comfort amidst the profound grief and lamentation at their home. The family’s primary plea is to see Shaon’s face one last time and to urge the government to expedite efforts to repatriate his body.
Md. Ashiq Siddiqui, Assistant Director of the Faridpur Expatriates’ Welfare Center, confirmed that Shaon was a legally employed worker in Saudi Arabia and his death has deeply saddened many. He stated that the company where Shaon was employed would provide compensation to his family. Additionally, upon the arrival of the body, the government would provide an initial sum of 35,000 Bangladeshi taka, followed by an additional 300,000 taka. The government would also bear the cost of repatriating the body if the family wishes.
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