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Migrant Workers Caught in Middle East War's Crossfire

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Published
May 4, 2026
Duration
1:43
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May 4, 2026

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Foreign workers from Bangladesh and the Philippines face a dire situation in the Middle East amidst the US-Israel-Iran conflict. With job sites turning into danger zones, over two dozen have lost their lives, including Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi father of three. These migrants, who build the Gulfs oil and construction economies, are now gra…

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Foreign workers from Bangladesh and the Philippines face a dire situation in the Middle East amidst the US-Israel-Iran conflict. With job sites turning into danger zones, over two dozen have lost their lives, including Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi father of three. These migrants, who build the Gulfs oil and construction economies, are now grappling with a shaky ceasefire and soaring global prices on gas and food. Their home countries in Asia are hit the hardest, with families like A

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