Human rights organizations have expressed concern following the deaths of eight Bangladeshi nationals living in the Maldives within a span of just 10 days.
Bangladeshi media outlets, citing the country’s High Commission in the Maldives, reported that the eight fatalities occurred between July 25 and August 3.
Those who passed away during this period were aged between 21 and 45. The causes of death include various medical complications as well as workplace accidents.
The fatalities include four individuals who suffered strokes, an elderly person who died of a heart attack, two victims of workplace accidents, and one suspected case of suicide.
"Bangladeshi residents in the Maldives believe that the high rate of deaths from strokes and heart issues is linked to the stress of living away from family and financial hardships," reported Views Bangladesh.
Details of the deceased
- July 25: Rabiul Islam Roshan (23) – Workplace accident
- July 27: Humayun Kabir (45) – Stroke
- July 28: Mokbul Mia (47) – Stroke
- July 30: Sheikh Farid (45) – Stroke related to diabetes
- August 1: Sulaiman Matabbar (21) – Accidental ingestion of thinner while working
- August 1: Said Molla (44) – Stroke
- August 1: Badiur Rahman (37) – Suspected suicide
- August 3: Delwara Nabi (70) – Heart attack
Media reports indicate that the Bangladeshi High Commission is currently assisting with the repatriation of their bodies to Bangladesh.
The publication of these deaths has intensified calls for enhanced safety and protection measures for Bangladeshi expatriate workers.
Official statistics show that 196,024 foreign nationals reside in the Maldives, a ratio of one migrant for every three locals. Bangladeshi nationals constitute the largest segment of this expatriate population.
In addition to official figures, it is estimated that a further 30,000 undocumented migrants reside in the country, the majority of whom are also believed to be Bangladeshi citizens.
