‘Unemployment forcing people to go abroad risking lives’
Dr Kamal says following death of Bangladeshis in Mediterrenean boat capsize
In the wake of death of dozens of Bangladeshis in Friday’s boat capsize in the Mediterranean Sea in Tunisia, Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said it is shameful for the nation that people are taking a risky voyage to go abroad for employment.
In a statement, he said, “Travelling abroad by Bangladeshis in search of jobs has become a regular affair. It’s a matter of shame for the nation that people are leaving the country for lack of employment.”
He said united efforts are needed to resolve all national problems, including the that of unemployment.
Dr Kamal and his party general secretary Reza Kibria also expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Bangladeshis in a boat capsize on their voyage.
A total of 37 Bangladeshis, among others, are feared dead in Friday’s boat capsize in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to reach Italy from Libya.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said “30-35 Bangladesh nationals” might have died in the boat capsize, while 14 Bangladeshis have already been rescued among 51.