Human Trafficking from Bangladesh

Bangladeshi women being sold in China

Fooled by a gang, a widow in Chuadanga got her daughter married to a Chinese national named Cui Po Wei on July 1 last year, hoping that she would rise out of poverty.

Trapped through TikTok

“We are in danger. Please save us!”

Star investigation / Sex trafficking: The untold exploitations of Bangladeshi women in India

Many Bangladeshi sex workers, once victims themselves, now serve as brothel managers, perpetuating the vicious cycle. They employ fellow countrywomen, who later become traffickers responsible for bringing new girls from Bangladesh into the clutches of these brothels.

Part-3 / Bombaypara in Narail: a sex trafficking hotspot

Two hours away from Jhenaidah’s Indo-Bangla border, the district of Narail has gained a notoriety for being one of the biggest sources of girls headed for Mumbai.

Part-2 / Sex Trafficking: The racket on prowl at the border

Adjacent to the border in Narail district’s Maheshpur upazila, a hidden racket facilitating the illegal crossing of people thrives, operated by individuals known locally as “Dhurs” or carriers.

Part-1 / Lured to India’s red light district, and a lucky escape

Every year, many girls are trafficked out of Bangladesh with the promise of a better life abroad, only to end up in the underbelly of Indian cities. The Daily Star takes a look into this dark world

Save Bangladeshi ‘cyber slaves’ in Cambodia

Starved, tortured, and forced to scam, these people are living in inhumane conditions

Don’t let human traffickers off the hook

Why are so few trafficking cases reaching a conviction?

Steps to be taken on human trafficking allegation against Laxmipur MP: Quader

Legal steps will be taken over the allegation of human trafficking against Laxmipur lawmaker Quazi Shaheed Islam, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Bangladeshi women being sold in China

Fooled by a gang, a widow in Chuadanga got her daughter married to a Chinese national named Cui Po Wei on July 1 last year, hoping that she would rise out of poverty.

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Trapped through TikTok

“We are in danger. Please save us!”

January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024

Sex trafficking: The untold exploitations of Bangladeshi women in India

Many Bangladeshi sex workers, once victims themselves, now serve as brothel managers, perpetuating the vicious cycle. They employ fellow countrywomen, who later become traffickers responsible for bringing new girls from Bangladesh into the clutches of these brothels.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Bombaypara in Narail: a sex trafficking hotspot

Two hours away from Jhenaidah’s Indo-Bangla border, the district of Narail has gained a notoriety for being one of the biggest sources of girls headed for Mumbai.

December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023

Sex Trafficking: The racket on prowl at the border

Adjacent to the border in Narail district’s Maheshpur upazila, a hidden racket facilitating the illegal crossing of people thrives, operated by individuals known locally as “Dhurs” or carriers.

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

Lured to India’s red light district, and a lucky escape

Every year, many girls are trafficked out of Bangladesh with the promise of a better life abroad, only to end up in the underbelly of Indian cities. The Daily Star takes a look into this dark world

January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023

Save Bangladeshi ‘cyber slaves’ in Cambodia

Starved, tortured, and forced to scam, these people are living in inhumane conditions

October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022

Don’t let human traffickers off the hook

Why are so few trafficking cases reaching a conviction?

February 16, 2020
February 16, 2020

Steps to be taken on human trafficking allegation against Laxmipur MP: Quader

Legal steps will be taken over the allegation of human trafficking against Laxmipur lawmaker Quazi Shaheed Islam, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.

June 23, 2019
June 23, 2019

2 ‘human traffickers’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’

Two alleged human traffickers including a Rohingya youth are killed in a reported gunfight with police in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar.