Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 2 (ANI): Missile and drone attacks have killed two Bangladeshis and injured seven others, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday, outlining the impact of escalating violence across parts of the Middle East.
“The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is deeply saddened to inform that two Bangladeshi nationals have lost their lives and seven others have sustained injuries due to missile and drone attacks in different parts of the Middle East,” the statement said.
Detailing the incidents country by country, the ministry noted that in the United Arab Emirates, Saleh Ahmed, a Bangladeshi national from Baralekha, Sylhet, lost his life in Ajman after being struck by debris resulting from an aerial attack on a civilian installation. The Embassy of Bangladesh in the United Arab Emirates is in close contact with local authorities and is extending necessary assistance to repatriate the mortal remains once commercial flights resume.
The statement further reported that one Bangladeshi national was killed and three others were injured in Bahrain. The Bangladesh Mission in Manama is in touch with local authorities regarding the incident.
In the State of Kuwait, Aminul Islam from Nabinagar, Brahmanbaria; Rabiul Islam from Sathia, Pabna; Masudur Rahman from Begumganj, Noakhali; and Dulal Miah from Chandina, Cumilla, sustained injuries following a drone attack in the vicinity of a civilian airport. They have received medical treatment and are currently reported to be in stable condition. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kuwait remains in regular contact with them, and the ambassador personally visited them at the hospital.
Apart from the casualties, the ministry also addressed concerns regarding Bangladeshi assets in the region, stating that the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation vessel Banglar Joyjatra is currently stranded at Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. The embassy is maintaining close communication with the vessel’s captain, and all crew members are reported to be safe.
Reiterating its broader position, the statement added that the government continues to express deep concern over the escalating situation in the Middle East and is closely monitoring developments. The safety and security of more than six million Bangladeshis living in the region remain the government’s top priority. Embassies in the affected countries have been instructed to issue appropriate advisories urging nationals to remain vigilant and strictly follow guidance issued by host governments. (ANI)
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