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A trawler carrying approximately 250 Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants bound for Malaysia reportedly capsized in the Andaman Sea. Authorities fear that all 250 people on board are missing following the incident.
Spain has unveiled a mass regularisation drive for undocumented migrants, with plans to legalize thousands, including a significant number of Bangladeshis.
A boat carrying an estimated 250 Rohingya refugees capsized in the Andaman Sea, with UN agencies reporting all aboard are feared missing. This tragic incident highlights the perilous journeys undertaken by refugees seeking safety.
A migrant boat has capsized off the coast of Libya, with 32 survivors rescued, including Bangladeshis, while over 70 individuals are feared to have died in the incident.
Bangladeshi citizens are now required to obtain an Egypt transit visa in advance before traveling through the country.
Twenty-one Bangladeshi nationals have been rescued following a perilous migrant journey across the Mediterranean Sea.
Thirty-three Bangladeshi nationals have returned home after serving three years in an Indian jail.
Following earlier reports of their return, 186 Bangladeshi citizens who were stranded in Iran have now successfully returned home.
Bangladesh's State Minister has confirmed that Bangladeshi citizens are being brought back from various countries in the Middle East, including Iran, amidst regional tensions and conflicts.
Govt working to identify Bangladeshis stranded in Middle East conflict zones: Senior secretary The Daily Star
Hadi (32), who served as the spokesperson for Inqilab Moncho, was shot in the head on December 12 in Dhaka.
Gulf war claims two Bangladeshis, families gripped by fear Dhaka Tribune
Two Bangladeshis killed, seven injured in Middle East attacks Dhaka Tribune
Four Bangladeshi nationals have been identified among those injured in a drone attack on Kuwait Airport, amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Another group of 175 Bangladeshi nationals has returned home from Libya.
The United Kingdom is set to introduce e-visas for Bangladeshi citizens starting from Wednesday.
Delhi Police have arrested eight individuals, including six Bangladeshi nationals, after 'Free Kashmir' posters were found displayed at metro stations.
Details of the accident remain unclear, but a Bangladesh Coast Guard spokesperson reported that nine people, including three Rohingya refugees and six Bangladeshis, were rescued on April 9.
A migrant boat carrying an estimated 250 people, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, has sunk in the Indian Ocean, leaving all passengers missing. Search and rescue efforts are underway following the tragic incident.
Makkah Border Guards successfully rescued two Bangladeshi individuals who were found stranded at sea.
A Bangladeshi minister announced that over 1.13 million citizens are projected to be employed abroad in 2025, highlighting the country's ongoing efforts in overseas employment.
Japan has expressed keen interest in expanding educational and employment opportunities for citizens of Bangladesh, fostering stronger bilateral ties.
Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, maintaining their traditions and faith while living in foreign countries.
A group of 33 Bangladeshi citizens, including children, have been repatriated from India after completing their jail sentences.
Eid boosts remittance inflow despite Middle East war The Daily Star
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in several states, with voting phases occurring in April. The upcoming polls are set against a backdrop of looming energy crisis concerns in the country.
Qatar Airways is scheduled to operate two special flights to facilitate the return of Bangladeshis from Doha.
US-Bangla Airlines will operate two special flights from Dhaka to Dubai to repatriate Bangladeshi citizens stranded in the UAE.
Shama Obaed has stated that the safety of Bangladeshi citizens traveling abroad and expatriates is a top priority.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family was a "cynical" murder.
US deports 29 more Bangladeshis in immigration crackdown The Daily Star
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in India has ordered a review of all birth records since 2016, reportedly as part of a crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
Delhi Police's special cell has thwarted a significant terror plot, arresting eight suspects, mostly Bangladeshi nationals with Indian Aadhaar cards, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, who reportedly targeted a Chandni Chowk temple.
Following a student revolution, Bangladesh held national elections where an Islamist party gained significant power, alongside a referendum for constitutional changes to safeguard democracy and increase women's participation.
More than 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshis are reported missing after a boat en route to Myanmar capsized.
Spain is reportedly taking steps towards legalizing undocumented migrants residing in the country, a move that would affect various nationalities including Bangladeshis.
The World Bank has issued a warning that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could lead to an additional 1.2 million people in Bangladesh falling into poverty.
A deadly gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region has killed at least 70 people and injured 30, with almost 6,000 displaced, according to human rights groups and initial reports. Multiple sources confirm the significantly higher death toll.
The Bangladesh government has ordered a hunt for the trafficking network responsible for a Mediterranean boat disaster that resulted in the deaths of 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including 12 from Sunamganj.
A report indicates that Indians constitute the largest expat group in GCC countries with 9.1 million residents, followed by Bangladeshis at 5 million.
Bangladesh's government is prioritizing the safety of its nationals amid Middle East tensions, with 186 Bangladeshis having returned home from Iran due to the ongoing conflict.
Approximately 280 Bangladeshi nationals are scheduled to return from Iran early Saturday, likely due to the escalating regional tensions.
A special Qatar Airways flight has successfully brought home 430 Bangladeshi citizens who were stranded abroad.
Sole earner killed in Saudi Arabia aerial attack, family left in despair in Kishoreganj The Daily Star
A report indicates that over 100 Bangladeshis have been sent to the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war, with 34 confirmed dead.
Shama Obaed: In touch with families to bring back bodies of 2 Bangladeshis Dhaka Tribune
Middle East flights cancelled at Ctg airport The Daily Star
(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 27 - Five landings occurred in Lampedusa, with a total of 144 migrants, between night and early morning. Coast Guard and Guardia di Finanza patrol boats rescued the small boats and dinghies carrying between 6 and 64 Bangladeshis, Egyptians, Syrians, and Pakistanis. According to those who arrived at Molo Favarolo, including women and minors, the boats set sail from Tajoura, Zuwarah, and Garabulli in Libya and from Zarzis in Tunisia. Yesterday, there were six landings on the ...
After toppling Sheikh Hasina’s regime and electing a new government, Bangladeshis will have their eye on major reform, says Iqbal Singh Sevea from the NUS Institute of South Asian Studies.
The Saudi Arabian Ambassador announced that Saudi Arabia issued 1.4 million visas for Bangladeshi citizens in 2025, highlighting significant travel and labor ties between the two countries.
Young Bangladeshis express cautious optimism and demand that the government prioritize their voices and deliver on poll promises, as BNP's Rahman ascends to power.