Dhaka, Thursday, November 5, 2020:

Early this morning in Pail area near the Capital Port Louise in Mauritius, a bus carrying about fifty (50) Bangladeshi workers had an accident on the way to their workplace, Hyvec LTD, a construction company when the driver of the bus lost control and crashed into a bus terminal. Three (03) of them died on the spot and the fourth died in a hospital later.  One of them is in a critical condition. Five (05) injured are hospitalized and ten(10) were released after receiving appropriate treatment. Foreign Minister, State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Secretary (Senior Secretary) of Bangladesh expressed profound condolences at the tragic death of the Bangladeshi workers and assured all possible assistance.

 The Bangladesh High Commissioner in Mauritius and other officials of the Mission rushed to the hospital to check on all the injured and assured them of necessary support from the Government. The Minister for Labour of Mauritius, Regional Health Director and the Manager of the company were also present. The Labour Minister conveyed his deep condolences and assured of all necessary assistance. The Opposition Leader also visited the injured at the hospital.

Afterwards, in the afternoon the Mauritius Labor Minister presided over a meeting with all stakeholders and asked the company to ensure compensation for the families of the deceased, repatriation of mortal remains and proper treatment of the injured. Mauritius Foreign Minister Nando Kumar Bhodha conveyed his deepest condolences and ensured that the Government will extend all necessary assistance and support. The Company owner has also assured that they would arrange everything as required. 

It may be mentioned here that 512 Bangladeshi expatriates are working in this company. The Mauritian Government is providing necessary assistance.