Away from home

Away from home

When Israeli aggression claims a Bangladeshi life

For over a year now, parents in Palestine have mourned their children, families have grieved over their homes turned to dust, as thousands were killed by Israel's genocide on the Gaza Strip.

1m ago

Nasima Begum elected mayor of Lowestoft

Councillor Nasima Begum has been elected as the mayor of Lowestoft for the municipal year 2024-2025

7m ago

Attack on Foreigners: Bangladeshi students terrified in Kyrgyzstan

Mobs attacked medical students, including Bangladeshis and Indians, in Kyrgyzstani capital Bishkek on Friday and now they are staying indoors fearing further attacks.

7m ago

Exploited and trapped, man dies in Malaysia

A journey to Malaysia, a dream of a better life. Driven by the hope of securing a job with a decent payday, Md Shofiqul Islam, 33, of Pabna,  went to Malaysia five months ago. Little did he know that this aspiration would spiral into despair and eventual demise.

9m ago

9,370 expatriates are currently in foreign prisons: Hasan Mahmud

Foreign Minister Mohammed Hasan Mahmud informed parliament today that a total of 9,370 Bangladeshi expatriates are currently held in prisons across 26 countries

10m ago

4 Bangladeshis killed in Qatar fire

The fire broke out in Doha's Feroz Abdul Aziz area on Sunday night (local time) and later spread to a nearby building

1y ago

Bangladesh mission launches new legal service for expats in Bahrain

The Bangladesh embassy in Bahrain, with support from the Wage Earners' Welfare Board, has launched a legal support service for the Bangladeshi expatriates in the Gulf country

1y ago

Mediterranean shipwreck: Families of 4 Faridpur youths worried sick

The families of four Faridpur youths, who, according to a human trafficker, were on the recently capsized boat in the Mediterranean Sea, are worried sick as they are yet to get any news about the youths

1y ago

E-passport services launched at Bangladesh mission in Germany

Bangladesh has introduced the electronic passport (e-passport) service for Bangladeshi expatriates in Germany in a bid to reduce their hassles.

3y ago

Hotlines for expats in Malaysia launched

Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has introduced three dedicated mobile phone numbers for the migrants to better address their problems related to passports or other welfare issues.

3y ago

Bangladesh mission in Malaysia introduces 3 hotlines for migrant workers

Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has introduced three dedicated mobile phone numbers for migrants to better address their problems related to passports and other welfare issues.

3y ago

If elected, Shahabuddin Mia, will be first Bangladeshi born German MP

If elected, Shahabuddin Mia, will be the first Bangladeshi-descent member of German parliament.

3y ago

Migrant deaths go unexplained, ignored

Mohammed Suman Miah died in Qatar on April 29, 2020 at the age of 34.

3y ago

Bangladeshi expats in Malaysia urged to remain cautious about misinformation

Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has urged the Bangladeshi expatriates in Malaysia to remain cautious about misinformation regarding its passport related services.

3y ago

Bangabandhu was the target of 7 separate plots: Gowher Rizvi

The Bangladesh High Commission in London hosted a commemorative event to mark the 46th anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s martyrdom and the National Mourning Day on Sunday at a venue in East London.

3y ago

Bangladesh Embassy in Germany observes National Mourning Day

National Mourning Day and 46th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were observed with due solemnity by the Bangladesh Embassy in Germany.

3y ago

Month of mourning: Bangladesh mission in Mauritius provides humanitarian aid among 35 families

Bangladesh High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius has distributed Bangladeshi food items among 35 underprivileged families, marking the month of mourning.

3y ago

68 return from Thailand by spl flight

Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok has facilitated repatriation of 68 Bangladeshi, Indian and Thai nationals from Thailand to Bangladesh by a special Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight.

3y ago