The Perilous Journey of Bangladeshi Migrants Across the Mediterranean: A Data-Driven and Research-Based Analysis

Crossing the Sea of Despair: Tuhin Sarwar's Data-Driven Investigation into Bangladeshi Mediterranean Migration Abstract This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary migration patterns of Bangladeshi nationals across the Mediterranean Sea, focusing on data from 2018 to 2025. Using validated reports from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), the study explores the socio-economic drivers, migration routes, mortality rates, human trafficking networks, and the international response mechanisms. The findings highlight the urgency of policy reforms aimed at safer migration pathways, enhanced regional cooperation, and human rights protections. Introduction In recent years, the Mediterranean Sea has become one of the deadliest migration corridors worldwide. Bangladesh, a South Asian country facing economic challenges, climate vulnerability, and...