Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- A Bangladeshi national extradited from Brazil to the United States has pleaded guilty to charges of smuggling migrants into the country through South America, Central America and Mexico.

Saiful Islam admitted to one count of conspiracy to bring migrants into the US and two counts of bringing migrants into the country for commercial advantage and private financial gain, according to the US Department of Justice.

His sentencing is scheduled for Feb 17 in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Assistant Attorney General A Tysen Duva and US Attorney Aaron Reitz said Saiful faces at least three years in prison. A federal judge will determine his sentence after considering the sentencing guidelines and ot...