Bangladesh Condemns Killing of Nationals in Israeli Attack

The Government of Bangladesh has strongly condemned what it described as a “heinous attack” allegedly carried out by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on 11 May, which resulted in the deaths of two Bangladeshi nationals.

The victims were identified as Shafiqul Islam from Satkhira Sadar and Md Nahidul Islam Nahid from Ashashuni upazila of Satkhira district.

In an official statement issued on 12 May, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep shock and sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved families.

The government said it is maintaining close contact with relevant authorities in Lebanon to ensure the proper procedures for repatriating the bodies of the deceased as soon as possible. Officials from the Bangladesh mission in Beirut are also coordinating with local agencies and communicating with the victims’ families.

Dhaka reiterated its concern over the ongoing violence in the region and the growing number of civilian casualties, calling for an immediate end to hostilities.

It urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and respect international humanitarian law, stressing the need to protect civilian lives amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The incident has added to concerns over the safety of migrant workers in conflict-affected areas, as Bangladesh continues to monitor developments in Lebanon closely.