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Staff reporter : Seventy stranded Bangladeshi expatriates from war-torn Lebanon arrived in Dhaka on Sunday night.
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A total of 338 Bangladeshis have been repatriated from Lebanon in seven flights, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.
The repatriation operation is a joint effort supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, the Bangladesh Embassy in Beirut, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
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Upon arrival, officials from the foreign and expatriates' welfare ministries, along with representatives from the IOM, welcomed the returnees at the airport.
Each returnee received BDT 5,000 in pocket money, along with basic food supplies and medical assistance, courtesy of the IOM.
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The government has pledged to cover all repatriation expenses for Bangladeshi nationals wishing to return from Lebanon amidst the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Embassy in Beirut continues to prioritize the safe return of all willing expatriates and is working diligently to ensure the safety of those who choose to remain.
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