Cross-border Iranian missile and drone attacks have resulted in casualties among Bangladeshi migrant workers in several Gulf countries, highlighting the vulnerability of foreign labor forces in regional conflicts. The Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed two fatalities and multiple injuries among its citizens working in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
In Ajman, UAE, truck driver Saleh Ahmed from Sylhet died after being struck by debris from an intercepted Iranian drone that damaged civilian infrastructure. The incident caused projectile fragments to scatter across residential areas, leading to the fatal injury.
Meanwhile, in Bahrain’s Salman Industrial Area, SM Tareq from Sandwip island lost his life when missile debris struck the vicinity. Two additional Bangladeshi nationals sustained injuries in the same attack and received hospital treatment.
Kuwait reported four injured Bangladeshi workers following a drone attack near the country’s main international airport. All victims are currently receiving medical attention and are reported in stable condition.
The Bangladeshi government has initiated coordination with host nations regarding repatriation procedures for deceased citizens once commercial flight operations resume. Current air travel suspensions have left thousands of Bangladeshi migrant workers stranded in Dhaka, unable to return to their workplaces across the Middle East.
With over six million citizens employed in Gulf states—primarily in construction, transportation, and domestic sectors—Bangladesh maintains one of the world’s largest overseas labor forces. The government has activated emergency protocols, placing all regional embassies on high alert and establishing dedicated hotlines for concerned families. Authorities are additionally coordinating with host governments to facilitate compensation claims for affected workers.