human trafficking

Penniless, scarred for life after perilous passage

Mostakim Sarkar fell victim to traffickers who held him hostage in Libya and left him adrift in the Mediterranean

Why are migrants taking dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean?

Prevent exploitation by traffickers, create economic opportunities at home

An escape from ‘hell’

What began as a promising opportunity towards a better life turned into a harrowing ordeal for Junaeid Hossain Parbez Ariyan, 25, of Narsingdi’s Belabo.

Alarming trade of Indigenous women

We need to address the root cause of trafficking

Bangladeshi women being sold in China

Fooled by a gang, a widow in Chuadanga got her daughter married to a Chinese national named Cui Po Wei on July 1 last year, hoping that she would rise out of poverty.

Europe's most wanted migrant-smuggler 'The Scorpion' arrested

"Scorpion", whose real name is Barzan Majeed, was arrested in the city of Sulaimaniyah at Interpol's request, said security forces spokesperson Salam Abdel Khaleq to AFP.

Game: A house where trafficking victims are kept before journey to Europe

The name of the route is "Game". It may sound like a video game. However, it's the name of a house where trafficking victims are gathered before starting a boat journey in the Mediterranean Sea

Will our migrants continue to drown?

Government must put a stop to trafficking before more tragedies take place

Why are so many seeking asylum in Europe?

Economic, political failures major drivers behind the surge

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

Penniless, scarred for life after perilous passage

Mostakim Sarkar fell victim to traffickers who held him hostage in Libya and left him adrift in the Mediterranean

February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

Why are migrants taking dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean?

Prevent exploitation by traffickers, create economic opportunities at home

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

An escape from ‘hell’

What began as a promising opportunity towards a better life turned into a harrowing ordeal for Junaeid Hossain Parbez Ariyan, 25, of Narsingdi’s Belabo.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Alarming trade of Indigenous women

We need to address the root cause of trafficking

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Bangladeshi women being sold in China

Fooled by a gang, a widow in Chuadanga got her daughter married to a Chinese national named Cui Po Wei on July 1 last year, hoping that she would rise out of poverty.

May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024

Europe's most wanted migrant-smuggler 'The Scorpion' arrested

"Scorpion", whose real name is Barzan Majeed, was arrested in the city of Sulaimaniyah at Interpol's request, said security forces spokesperson Salam Abdel Khaleq to AFP.

May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024

Game: A house where trafficking victims are kept before journey to Europe

The name of the route is "Game". It may sound like a video game. However, it's the name of a house where trafficking victims are gathered before starting a boat journey in the Mediterranean Sea

May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024

Will our migrants continue to drown?

Government must put a stop to trafficking before more tragedies take place

March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024

Why are so many seeking asylum in Europe?

Economic, political failures major drivers behind the surge

February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

We must protect vulnerable migrants

Alarming revelation about undocumented workers in Libya raises questions