Bodies of two Bangladeshis killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon reach Satkhira

The bodies of two Bangladeshi expatriates killed in an
Israeli drone strike in Lebanon arrived at their homes in Satkhira district today
(7 June).
The bodies of Shafiqul Islam, 43,
of Purbapara village in Sadar upazila and Nahidul Islam, 22, of Kadakathi
village in Ashashuni upazila, reached their respective villages at around 10:00
am, where relatives, neighbours, and well-wishers gathered to pay their final
respects. The arrival of the coffins plunged the entire communities into
sorrow.
A flight of Qatar Airways QR-0642
carrying the bodies arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport early
Sunday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After receiving the bodies at the airport, State Minister
for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam handed them over to the family members of
the victims and expressed deep sorrow over their untimely and tragic deaths.
The Bangladesh Embassy in Beirut
made all necessary arrangements for the repatriation of the bodies.
According to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, the embassy maintained close coordination with the Lebanese
authorities to obtain certified police reports, repatriation permits and other
required documentation to facilitate the return of the bodies.
The government is closely
monitoring the situation of Bangladeshi nationals working in Lebanon through
the Bangladesh Embassy in Beirut and will continue to provide necessary support
to ensure their safety and welfare, the ministry said.
The two Bangladeshis were killed on
May 11 in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon.
Their bodies were brought back home
after completion of all required formalities.
Family members said both the
deceased had gone to Lebanon only a few months ago in search of better
livelihoods and were working hard to support their families.
Khaledur Rahman, assistant director
of the Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Khulna office, visited the
bereaved families and said the families of the deceased received cheques worth
Tk 35,000 and Tk 50,000 as emergency support at the airport.
Besides, the Ministry will later
provide Tk 10 lakh in financial assistance, while the state-run Jiban Bima
Corporation will extend an additional Tk3 lakh to each family.
















