The families of three other Bangladeshi men who are missing said their loved ones shared similar accounts with relatives. The workers’ accounts were corroborated by documents, including travel papers, Russian military contracts, medical and police reports, and photos. The documents show the visas granted to Bangladeshi workers, their injuries sustained during battles and evidence of their participation in the war. The Bangladeshi men told AP they saw hundreds of Bangladeshis alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Once in Russia, Rahman and three other Bangladeshi workers were presented with a document in Russian.

Source: ABC News January 27, 2026 14:49 UTC