A total of 174 Bangladeshi nationals were repatriated from Tripoli, Libya, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, through the coordinated efforts of the Embassy of Bangladesh in Libya and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The returnees, who had been living in risky and distressed conditions in Tripoli and nearby areas, voluntarily chose to return home. Among them, 27 individuals were reported to be physically ill, including one in serious condition. They were scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Thursday morning via Buraq Air flight UZ 222.

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Libya, Major General Md Habib Ullah, met the returnees at the embassy premises before their departure and provided a pre-departure briefing. He emphasized that the embassy continues to work closely with relevant authorities to ensure the safe return of Bangladeshis wishing to come home voluntarily. The ambassador also highlighted the support of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment in prioritizing the repatriation of distressed and trafficked citizens.

He further urged the returnees to take legal action against fraudulent brokers who had deceived them, aiming to prevent future exploitation of Bangladeshi migrants.