Punish human traffickers, protect migrants: MJF

Expressing its concern about a steep increase in human trafficking by sea, Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) yesterday demanded punishment for the culprits.

In a statement, the organisation also demanded that the rescued workers be identified and necessary measures be taken regarding them.  

The statement cites a government estimate that in 2014 alone, 4.25 lakh workers went abroad legally, and remittances sent by the migrant workers are contributing to the national economy.

MJF stated that human trafficking may affect the normal process of migration of Bangladeshi workers. In that case, lives and livelihoods of thousands of people will be threatened, it added. 

MJF is carrying out a programme about creating public awareness on safe migration in 16 upazilas across nine districts.