Bangladeshi migrant worker found dead in Singapore's biggest dorm

A migrant worker was found dead on Saturday in Singapore's Sungei Tengah Lodge, the largest foreign worker dormitory with more than 16,000 residents. 

Police launched an investigation into a case of unnatural death.

Responding to queries from CNA, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Sunday it was alerted to a case of unnatural death at Sungei Tengah Lodge    at 500 Old Choa Chu Kang Road at about 7:45pm on Saturday, Channel News Asia reports. 

"A 29-year-old man was found motionless inside a unit at the said location and was pronounced dead at scene by a paramedic. Police investigations are ongoing," said SPF. 

The Ministry of Manpower said in response to CNA's queries it was aware of the death of the Bangladeshi worker. 

"The ministry expresses our deepest condolences to the deceased’s family. We have informed his family members and employer. We are also working with the worker’s employer and the Migrant Workers’ Centre to provide assistance to his family," said the ministry.