Event Brief
Oct 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Bangladesh police arrest two in Russia recruitment case
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Bangladeshi police arrested Mizanur Rahman and Abu Taher, whom officials say were linked to a trafficking network that recruited at least 30 people with false promises of high-paying jobs in Russia, then handed them to the Russian military. Police commander Mohammad Asaduzzaman said 20 Bangladeshis have been confirmed dead, including 17 reportedly killed on their first day of deployment after minimal training.
WHO: Bangladesh police
WHAT: Arrested Mizanur Rahman and Abu Taher over alleged trafficking of Bangladeshis to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
WHEN: Oct 14, 2026
WHERE: Bangladesh
WHY: Police say the arrests concern a network that deceptively recruited people with false promises of high-paying jobs in Russia and sent them to the Russian military.
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