The expatriates’ welfare state minister says many Bangladeshis involved in the Russia-Ukraine war did not travel directly from Bangladesh
June 08, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The government has suspended three recruiting agencies’ licences over claims that Bangladeshi workers sent to Russia for jobs were later drawn into the Ukraine conflict.
On Monday, Expatriates’ Welfare State Minister Nurul Islam said legal action against the agencies is also under way.
Associated Press investigation finds workers lured to Russia under promise of civilian work are thrust into the war.
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