Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have turned deadly for Bangladeshi expatriates, with two confirmed deaths and seven injuries from recent missile and drone barrages, Dhaka’s foreign ministry announced.
Triggering the surge: combined American-Israeli assaults on Iranian targets, aimed at crippling Tehran’s arsenal. Iran fired back, unleashing strikes toward various neighbors.
Tragedy struck Saleh Ahmad in UAE’s Ajman during an aerial bombardment; debris proved fatal. Bangladesh’s diplomatic mission liaises with UAE officials for repatriation post-flight normalcy.
Bahrain’s toll includes one dead Bangladeshi and three hurt, with the Manama office deeply engaged locally.
Kuwait’s civilian airport vicinity became a danger zone, where drone fire wounded four compatriots—Aminul, Rabiuul, Masudur, and Dulal. Treated swiftly, they are out of danger; the envoy visited personally.
Adding to the plight, Bangladesh’s Banglar Joyjatra remains docked at Jebel Ali, UAE, but crew safety is assured via embassy channels.
Dhaka underscores vigilance for its 6 million-plus citizens in the region. Grave worries over West Asia’s volatility prompted embassy advisories and mandates to heed host directives rigorously.