Bangladeshi killed in Lebanon air strike

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 04, 2024 12:09 am

DHAKA — A Bangladeshi worker died in an air strike in Lebanon, Dhaka's foreign ministry said Sunday, as Israeli bombardment hampered efforts to repatriate citizens.

The foreign ministry estimated that between 70,000 and 100,000 of its citizens are working in Lebanon, many as laborers or domestic workers.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Toxic smog blankets Vietnam's capital

Japan: Halted US steel deal unthinkable

Blinken to visit Seoul amid political crisis

Myanmar to free 6K inmates for independence day rites

Myanmar junta to release nearly 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty

South Korea in political crisis after president resists arrest

SKorean probers begin lifting of Jeju Air debris