Dhaka, June 7 -- Shafiqul Islam had left for Lebanon hoping to secure a better future for his family, dreaming of building a more comfortable home and ensuring his daughters received a good education.

On Sunday, the 40-year-old returned to his village in Satkhira, but in a coffin.

The arrival of his body sparked scenes of grief at his home, with relatives, neighbours and family members breaking down in tears.

Shafiqul, a resident of Satkhira Sadar Upazila, was killed in a drone strike in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh on May 11 amid ongoing hostilities in Western Asia.

Another Bangladeshi, 20-year-old Nahidul Islam of Ashashuni Upazila, was also killed in the same attack.

Nearly a month later, their bodies were brought back to Banglades...