asylum in Europe

43,236 sought asylum in EU last year

A record number of Bangladeshis applied for asylum in the European Union last year, but their acceptance rate remained very low.

Why are so many seeking asylum in Europe?

Economic, political failures major drivers behind the surge

Desperate for a home away from home

A lack of opportunities for a better life at home pushed a record number of Bangladeshis to queue up for asylum in Europe last year.