174 Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya

A group of 174 Bangladeshi nationals returned to Bangladesh from Libya yesterday, arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The repatriation was a collaborative effort by the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

These individuals had traveled to Libya with the intention of reaching Europe illegally, often through human trafficking networks. During their journeys, many experienced severe hardships, including abductions and abuse. The joint operation aimed to ensure their safe return from various detention centers across Libya.

Upon arrival, officials from the foreign ministry and the IOM welcomed the returnees. They were encouraged to share their harrowing experiences to help raise public awareness about the dangers of illegal migration. The IOM provided each returnee with essential support, including travel allowances, food supplies, basic medical care, and temporary shelter.