OUR CORRESPONDENT, Shariatpur

Two Bangladeshi migrants from Madaripur have died in Libya after being tortured by human traffickers while attempting to reach Italy, their families have said, citing brokers.

The victims were identified as Ilias Hawlader, 25, son of Kalam Hawlader from South Janardandi in Kalkini upazila, and Faruk Hawlader, 35, son of Seken Hawlader from Binitiluk in Dasar upazila.

Family members said Ilias had been living in Qatar, while Faruk was employed in Saudi Arabia. Both men supported their households with remittances. Ilias provided for his wife Bithi, their two‑year‑old son, and his parents; Faruk sustained his wife Laboni, their son and daughter, and his mother.

Relatives alleged that traffickers lured the two men with promises of a better life in Europe. After arriving in Libya, they were detained in a so‑called “game house” -- a traffickers’ holding facility -- where they were subjected to brutal torture.

According to the families, Faruk “No

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