Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 13 min read 100% complete by By SAMYA KULLABJanuary 27, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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An Associated Press investigation revealed that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia with promises of civilian jobs, but were instead sent to fight in the war in Ukraine. The workers were deceived about the nature of the work and found themselves in combat situations. Some, like Maksudur Rahman and Mohan Miajee, escaped and returned to Bangladesh, displaying Russian military dog tags as evidence. Others, like Ajgar Hussein, are missing, leaving their families in distress. At least one worker, Sajjad, was killed after being deployed to fight. The Russian and Bangladeshi governments have not responded to inquiries from the AP regarding the situation.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Sajjad 40% Munshiganj ×240% Ajgar Hussein 40% Lakshmipur ×250% Associated Press ×360% Mohan Miajee ×270% Russian Defense Ministry 70% Russian Foreign Ministry 70% Maksudur Rahman 70% Ukraine ×280% Bangladesh ×790% Russia ×590%

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bangladeshi workers 90% labor trafficking 90% forced conscription 80% ukraine war 70% recruitment scam 70% false promise 60% human trafficking 60% civilian work 50%

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Very Negative

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90%

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Bangladesh

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