Dhaka, April 21, 2025 — The United States has deported 31 Bangladeshi nationals as part of its intensified immigration enforcement policies. The group, comprising 30 men and one woman, was repatriated to Dhaka over recent weeks, with the latest batch arriving last Saturday on a chartered flight.  
According to U.S. authorities, the deportees were either residing in the country without legal documentation or had been convicted of various offenses. Three individuals were escorted back under special security arrangements, while the remainder traveled on commercial or chartered flights. 
One deportee from Noakhali reported that the U.S. authorities treated them respectfully during the deportation process. He had sought political asylum in the U.S., which was ultimately denied. 
Bangladesh’s government, through diplomatic channels, has emphasized the importance of humane treatment for its citizens during repatriation. Efforts were made to avoid the use of handcuffs and military aircraft, ensuring a dignified return for the deportees. 
The repatriation process is being coordinated by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs, with support from non-governmental organizations like BRAC, which assists returnees upon arrival.
This development aligns with the U.S. administration’s broader strategy to tighten immigration controls, affecting nationals from various countries, including Bangladesh.