Human Trafficking from Bangladesh
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Star investigation / Sex trafficking: The untold exploitations of Bangladeshi women in India
Many Bangladeshi sex workers, once victims themselves, now serve as brothel managers, perpetuating the vicious cycle. They employ fellow countrywomen, who later become traffickers responsible for bringing new girls from Bangladesh into the clutches of these brothels.
Part-3 / Bombaypara in Narail: a sex trafficking hotspot
Two hours away from Jhenaidah’s Indo-Bangla border, the district of Narail has gained a notoriety for being one of the biggest sources of girls headed for Mumbai.
Part-2 / Sex Trafficking: The racket on prowl at the border
Adjacent to the border in Narail district’s Maheshpur upazila, a hidden racket facilitating the illegal crossing of people thrives, operated by individuals known locally as “Dhurs” or carriers.
Part-1 / Lured to India’s red light district, and a lucky escape
Every year, many girls are trafficked out of Bangladesh with the promise of a better life abroad, only to end up in the underbelly of Indian cities. The Daily Star takes a look into this dark world
Save Bangladeshi ‘cyber slaves’ in Cambodia
Starved, tortured, and forced to scam, these people are living in inhumane conditions
Don’t let human traffickers off the hook
Why are so few trafficking cases reaching a conviction?
Steps to be taken on human trafficking allegation against Laxmipur MP: Quader
Legal steps will be taken over the allegation of human trafficking against Laxmipur lawmaker Quazi Shaheed Islam, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
2 ‘human traffickers’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Two alleged human traffickers including a Rohingya youth are killed in a reported gunfight with police in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
Across Asia's borders, trafficking survivors dial in for justice
When Neha Maldar testifies against the traffickers who enslaved her as a sex worker in India, she spoke about the safety of her own country, Bangladesh, via video conferencing, a technology that could revolutionise the pursuit of justice in such cases.
Human Trafficking from Bangladesh: Kingpins remain unpunished
In the last five years, as many as 2,733 people have been rescued from the clutches of human traffickers in Cox's Bazar. And 242 cases were filed against some 1,355 people over the incidents. However, not a single one has been disposed of.
