FROM NEPAL: The rest three bodies of Bangladeshis, who died in the US-Bangla plane crash at Nepal airport on March 12, are scheduled to be brought back home Thursday (March 22). 

The deceased are Nazrul Islam, Alifuzzaman Alif and Pias Roy.

Bangladesh embassy in Nepal has taken necessary preparation regarding the process.

The bodies are expected to be brought to Dhaka in flight BG072 of Bangladesh Biman. 

US-Bangla General Manager (Public Relations) Kamrul Islam confirmed the news.

Earlier, the bodies were identified Wednesday (March 21).

At least 51 people were killed as the US-Bangla Airlines aircraft crashed while landing at the Kathmandu airport in Nepal on March 12. Twenty-six Bangladeshis were among the dead. 

A total of 10 Bangladeshis survived the crash. Seven of them were brought back home and undergoing treatment at DMCH while 3 others are being treated in Singapore and India.

BDST: 0947 HRS, MAR 22, 2018
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