Jhenaidah, Feb. 27 -- For many families in Jhenaidah, the dream of working abroad begins with hope and ends in silence.

In villages across the district, remittances from overseas workers remain a vital source of income.

But, as unemployment persists and opportunities at home remain scarce, that dream is increasingly being exploited by broker syndicates and trafficking networks, leaving families burdened with debt, grief and unanswered questions.

Despite completing higher education, many young people in the district say they are unable to secure the jobs they aspire to in Bangladesh.

Overseas employment appears to offer a way out of hardship. Instead, for some, it has brought tragedy.

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