Iranian missiles kill two Bangladeshis and wound several across Gulf
Iranian missile strikes since Friday have killed two Bangladeshi nationals and wounded several others across the Gulf, as aerial attacks in the war that began on Saturday put migrant communities at risk.
The Bangladeshi foreign ministry confirmed on Monday that its missions in the region were working to support workers in need of urgent medical care.
Officials confirmed that at least two workers had been killed in separate incidents, while several others were being treated in hospital for blast-related injuries.
In a statement, the ministry confirmed that Saleh Ahmed, a truck driver from the north-eastern region of Sylhet, died in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, after being struck by debris from an Iranian drone that fell onto civilian infrastructureโฆ
In Bahrain, Bangladeshi embassy officials confirmed that SM Tareq from the island of Sandwip died in the Salman Industrial Area after debris from an intercepted missile struck the area.
Two other Bangladeshis were wounded in the same incident and treated at a local hospital, embassy officials said.
In Kuwait, four Bangladeshi nationals sustained injuries following a drone attack near the countryโs main airport. The Bangladeshi foreign ministry said all were receiving medical care and reported to be in a stable condition. ..