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Md. Al Masum Khan: Eight Bangladeshi nationals working at Radio Tehran have been confirmed safe following a missile attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters in Tehran, Iranian state media offices confirmed.
The missile strike, allegedly carried out by Israel on Monday, targeted the IRIB building which houses both the national television network and Radio Tehran, including its Bengali division. While the attack resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left several others injured, all eight Bangladeshis present in the Bengali section during the incident escaped unharmed.
The update was provided Tuesday afternoon by Acting Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Ruhul Alam Siddiqui, during a press briefing organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address the evolving Iran-Israel conflict and the safety of Bangladeshi citizens residing in Iran.
Speaking to the media, Siddiqui stated, “During the missile strike on the IRIB headquarters, eight Bangladeshi nationals were present in the Radio Tehran Bengali department. Fortunately, none of them were harmed. They are all in good health.”
According to ministry officials, more than 2,000 Bangladeshis are currently living in Iran. This includes staff at the Bangladeshi Embassy in Tehran two diplomats, five administrative staff members, and their families, totaling about 40 individuals. The eight Radio Tehran staff members and their families comprise 27 people. Additionally, the capital hosts around 10–12 Bangladeshi students and approximately 10 other professionals, bringing the total number of Bangladeshis in Tehran to about 400.
Elsewhere in Iran, around 600 Bangladeshis many of whom have lived in the country for over three decades—have settled permanently through marriage. Another 200 Bangladeshi students are currently enrolled in various educational institutions. In addition, approximately 800 undocumented Bangladeshis have been working in different sectors for over a decade.
The foreign ministry also noted that Iran is frequently used as a transit point for human trafficking. At any given time, between 300 and 500 Bangladeshis are believed to be temporarily residing there while awaiting passage to third countries.
