Desk Report: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed profound grief over the deaths of 17 workers in a devastating explosion at a steel factory in western Türkiye, formerly known as Turkey.

In a condolence statement issued on Tuesday, Jamaat Secretary General and former Member of Parliament Mia Golam Parwar said the party was deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the industrial accident at the Habaş Demir Çelik steel plant in the Aliaga area of Izmir on Monday, November 9.

The explosion reportedly killed 17 workers and injured 12 others, turning an ordinary working day into a devastating tragedy for the victims` families and colleagues.

Describing the incident as deeply painful, Golam Parwar said the loss of so many lives in a workplace accident was particularly heartbreaking.

He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the tragedy.

He also wished the injured workers a speedy recovery, expressing hope that they would regain their health soon.

In his message, the Jamaat leader prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the bereaved families the strength and patience to overcome their immense grief.

He further expressed hope that the government and people of Türkiye would overcome the enormous losses caused by the tragic incident soon.

The statement reflects the sympathy of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami towards the victims and the people of Türkiye at a time of national mourning over the industrial disaster.