2 Bangladeshis killed, 7 injured in Middle East attacks: Foreign ministry
“Safety and security of more than six million Bangladeshis living in the Middle East are the top most concern of the Government,” the press release said
The government has confirmed that two Bangladeshi nationals were killed and seven others injured in missile and drone attacks in different parts of the Middle East.
In a press release issued today (2 March), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the government is "deeply saddened" by the casualties amid the escalating conflict in the region.
In the United Arab Emirates, Saleh Ahmed from Baralekha in Sylhet was killed in Ajman after being struck by debris from an aerial attack on a civilian installation. The Bangladesh Embassy in the UAE is in close contact with local authorities and is extending assistance to repatriate the body once commercial flights resume, the ministry said.
In Bahrain, one Bangladeshi national was killed and three others were injured. The Bangladesh Mission in Manama is maintaining communication with the authorities concerned regarding the incident.
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In Kuwait, four Bangladeshis - Aminul Islam from Nabinagar in Brahmanbaria, Rabiul Islam from Sathia in Pabna, Masudur Rahman from Begumganj in Noakhali, and Dulal Miah from Chandina in Cumilla - were injured in a drone attack near a civilian airport. They received medical treatment and are currently in stable condition. The Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait remains in regular contact with them, and the ambassador personally visited them at the hospital.
Separately, the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation vessel Banglar Joyjatra is currently stranded at Jebel Ali Port in the UAE. The embassy is maintaining close communication with the vessel's captain, and all crew members are reported to be safe.
The government reiterated its concern over the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and said it is closely monitoring developments.
"Safety and security of more than six million Bangladeshis living in the Middle East are the top most concern of the Government," the press release said.
Bangladesh missions in the concerned countries have been instructed to issue appropriate advisories urging nationals to remain vigilant and strictly follow the guidance of host governments.
