35 Bangladeshi workers sent back from Russia within six months of migration

They say they travelled to Russia after paying Tk 700,000

Within six months of migration, 35 Bangladeshi workers have been sent back from Russia.

A media statement issued by BRAC, citing the workers, said they were sacked without any valid reason.

The workers alleged that 120 people who migrated from Bangladesh in July were dismissed. They alleged that they were cheated after travelling to Russia by paying Tk 700,000 per person.

The first batch of the sacked workers returned on a Qatar Airways flight at 5:45pm on Sunday.

The returned workers included residents of Gaibandha, Manikganj, Mymensingh, Sirajganj, Chapainawabganj, and Dhaka.

The BRAC statement said the workers were sent by Kashipur Overseas with the certification of the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training.

They were employed in the construction sector though they were promised work in factories, the statement noted.