Four of the deceased Bangladeshi nationals belonged to the same familyaLast updated: August 20, 2026 | 03:222 MIN READExterior view of the building on Mirza Ghalib Street where a hotel fire killed nine people early morning, in Kolkata on August 19.ANIKolkata, West Bengal, India: The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata on Wednesday said nine people were killed in the fire at Hotel Shikha Inn on Mirza Ghalib Street, including five confirmed Bangladeshi nationals.According to the Deputy High Commission, four of the deceased Bangladeshi nationals were from Kushtia and belonged to the same family, while the fifth was from Dhaka. One of the other deceased was an Indian national, while the identities of three victims are yet to be confirmed.The Deputy High Commission said six injured Bangladeshi nationals have been discharged, while it continues to coordinate with police and hospitals and has set up a 24-hour helpline. Get it: Fast, verified news for FREE ... download the Gulf News app — simply click here "According to local authorities, a total of nine people have died in the fire so far. Local police have confirmed the identities of five Bangladeshi nationals among the deceased," the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata said in a statement earlier."The Deputy High Commission has contacted the families of the victims, and four of them have been identified as members of the same family," it added.60 rescued from burning building