DHAKA: Bangladesh embassy in Thailand sought details of finding mass grave that contained bodies of 32 people reportedly from Bangladesh and Myanmar in a remote jungle in Sadao district of Thailand near the border of Malaysia.

There were further reports that a man from Bangladesh has survived there.

The embassy has also requested the Thai foreign ministry to arrange urgent access to the survivor by a consular team of the embassy.

The Thai ministry has assured all cooperation in this regard, said a press release issued by External Publicity Wing of Bangladesh foreign ministry on Sunday.

The Thai authorities have further informed Bangladesh that the survivor is being treated with care at a local hospital and his condition is stable and healthy.

The release adds the Bangladesh embassy is on constant contact with Thai foreign ministry and social development and human security ministry for follow-up on the matter of consular interview and nationality verification.

BDST: 1711 HRS, MAY 013 2015
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