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Baroness Warsi "shocked and saddened" by Bangladesh fire

Baroness Warsi has issued a statement following a fire in a garment plant which has reportedly killed over 100 people in Bangladesh.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Published: 25 November 2012

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Speaking today, Baroness Warsi said:

“I was shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life at a factory fire in Ashulia, Bangladesh. On behalf of Her Majesty’s Government I extend our heartfelt sympathy to the people of Bangladesh at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have lost their lives.”

Published 25 November 2012