Bangladeshi workers lured to Russia for jobs were forced to fight in the war in Ukraine
Summary
Bangladeshi workers were deceived into signing Russian military contracts under false pretenses and forced to fight in the Ukraine war, facing threats and violence.
Key Points
- Bangladeshi men were lured to Russia with false promises of civilian jobs but coerced into military combat in Ukraine.
- Workers faced harsh training, front-line deployment, threats, imprisonment, and violence by Russian forces.
- Families of missing men have lodged complaints and are seeking the return of their loved ones.
- Investigations uncovered trafficking networks involving intermediaries profiting from sending Bangladeshis to fight in the war.
