Forty-four more Bangladeshi nationals have been repatriated from various European countries. The returnees arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Wednesday (11 November). They were reportedly residing in Europe as irregular migrants.
Assistance at the Airport
Aviation Security and the Expatriates' Welfare Desk were prepared to receive the returnees at the airport. Brac's Migration Programme provided each returnee with emergency support, counselling, and financial assistance to reach their respective homes. Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present during the process.Ongoing Deportation Trend
The trend of deporting irregular migrants from European countries continues. Several European nations have conducted such operations in multiple phases previously. The returnees are believed to have attempted to reach Europe through risky and irregular routes.Role of Authorities
Various organisations are working at the airport to assist the returnees with legal and social rehabilitation. Alongside Brac, relevant government agencies are also providing necessary support. The presence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores the significance of the matter.Brac's Migration Programme has been running this initiative for a long time. The organisation continues to work on the psychological and economic rehabilitation of returning migrants. Such assistance encourages them to start their livelihoods anew.
