human trafficking

An escape from ‘hell’

What began as a promising opportunity towards a better life turned into a harrowing ordeal for Junaeid Hossain Parbez Ariyan, 25, of Narsingdi’s Belabo.

Alarming trade of Indigenous women

We need to address the root cause of trafficking

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.

Europe's most wanted migrant-smuggler 'The Scorpion' arrested

"Scorpion", whose real name is Barzan Majeed, was arrested in the city of Sulaimaniyah at Interpol's request, said security forces spokesperson Salam Abdel Khaleq to AFP.

Game: A house where trafficking victims are kept before journey to Europe

The name of the route is "Game". It may sound like a video game. However, it's the name of a house where trafficking victims are gathered before starting a boat journey in the Mediterranean Sea

Will our migrants continue to drown?

Government must put a stop to trafficking before more tragedies take place

Why are so many seeking asylum in Europe?

Economic, political failures major drivers behind the surge

We must protect vulnerable migrants

Alarming revelation about undocumented workers in Libya raises questions

Trafficking To Malaysia: Victims made to walk thru jungles, wade canals

A so-called broker in Dhaka promised Rasal Miah he would be taken to Malaysia and given a job at a construction site.

October 10, 2015
October 10, 2015

'Top leader' of trafficking gang held in Cox’s Bazar

Police arrest an alleged top leader of an international human trafficking gang in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar.

October 7, 2015
October 7, 2015

EU launches operation to seize migrant smugglers' boats

The EU is beginning a new operation to intercept boats smuggling migrants across the southern Mediterranean.

October 5, 2015
October 5, 2015

8 ‘human traffickers’ held in Dhaka

Rab arrests eight alleged members of an international human trafficking gang in Dhaka last night and recovers a large number of fake visas and visa-making equipment from their possessions.

October 3, 2015
October 3, 2015

‘Human trafficking ringleader’ held in Teknaf

Law enforcers claim arrest of an international human trafficking gang’s ringleader in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar.

September 20, 2015
September 20, 2015

Europe’s dilemma is a stark closer to Asia

Persecuted Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar and thousands of Bangladeshi nationals have undertaken perilous journeys across the Andaman Sea to reach countries in Southeast Asia.

September 12, 2015
September 12, 2015

Road march to create awareness on human trafficking

Several development organisations arranges a road march to create awareness in battling human trafficking.

September 4, 2015
September 4, 2015

Curbing terrorism, crimes: Bangladesh, Australia police to work jointly

Bangladesh and Australia police sign deal to work together to curb inter-state terrorism and crimes including drug and arms smuggling, human trafficking and piracy through sharing expertise and information.

September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015

31 to be repatriated from Libya next week

A total of 31 Bangladeshis, who survived the boat capsize off Libyan coast on August 24, will be repatriated home by next week.

September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015

Bangladeshi immigrants run away from shelters in Aceh

A total of 15 Bangladeshi immigrants have left their temporary shelter in Lhokseumawe, Aceh province, recently while the immigration office was preparing documents for their deportation.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

3 ‘human traffickers’ held in Cox’s Bazar

Three people are detained in Cox’s Bazar for their alleged involvement with human trafficking.