Comments on news report "80 Bangladeshis rescued in Brazil," published on May 18, 2013

Mofi This report reveals the underlying reason behind the victims' desperate move, that the majority of population in Bangladesh is trapped in poverty. Political unrest and corruption are more acute here and these are valid reasons for many of us to get out of this land. Most of us are ready to live in poverty if only political unrest and corruption are stopped. Vikram Khan Nobody asked them to leave Bangladesh. They knew things could go wrong, but they took the risks and paid money to the corrupt people. If all had been well, we never would have known about it. Ripon The Bangladesh embassy in Brazil should provide them with all kind of assistance so that they do not land in jail in Brazil. The Bangladesh embassy can also help them in getting jobs in Brazil or make all the arrangements for their safe return home.