Deceptive Recruitment of Bangladeshi Workers into Ukraine War Exposes Global Exploitation Networks

In an age when national sovereignty means safeguarding citizens from foreign exploitation, a new Associated Press investigation reveals how vulnerable Bangladeshi workers were deceived into serving on Russia’s front lines in the Ukraine conflict — all under the guise of civilian jobs. Promises of Prosperity Mask Brutal Reality Labor agents preyed on desperation in Bangladesh’s poorer communities, promising lucrative employment as cooks, cleaners, and launderers within Russian army garrisons. Many men took out loans or relinquished property, confident they would improve their families' lives through these overseas opportunities. Yet upon arrival, these men found themselves trapped by contracts written in...