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Missile Attacks Kill Migrant Workers, Threaten Nepal’s Remittances

5/4/2026

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Missile attacks in the Gulf on March 8 killed at least 24 foreign workers, including Bangladeshi laborer Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, whose body was returned home.
Al Mamun’s widow and mother are seeking his unpaid wages while caring for their children, underscoring migrant workers’ vulnerability after attacks.
Remittances from Gulf migrants account for up to 10 % of Nepal’s GDP, critical as households face energy costs and many lack bomb shelters or other employers.

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Story summary

Missile attacks in the Gulf on March 8 killed at least 24 foreign workers, including Bangladeshi laborer Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, whose body was returned home.
Al Mamun’s widow and mother are seeking his unpaid wages while caring for their children, underscoring migrant workers’ vulnerability after attacks.
Remittances from Gulf migrants account for up to 10 % of Nepal’s GDP, critical as households face energy costs and many lack bomb shelters or other employers.