Family Receives News of the Death: Mohammad Sagar, 24, from Chhaykot in Chandina municipality, Cumilla, has reportedly been killed in the Russia-Ukraine war. On Saturday, October 17, a friend working in Russia phoned Sagar’s sister with the news. His family is devastated. His death has not been independently confirmed.
A Move Abroad Funded by Loans
Sagar came from a low-income family. His father, Kabir Hossain, said he sent his son abroad using borrowed money and loans. Sagar went to Russia in 2025 and took a job at a bakery.
Misled by a Broker, Family Says
Family members say Sagar joined the war in May this year after a broker gave him false information. His uncle, Abdul Awal, made the allegation. Reports also say the family warned him against going, and that the broker promised a large one-time payment. Those details come from the family’s accounts as relayed in local media.
Contact Lost After Joining the Frontline
After he joined the war, Sagar’s family lost contact with him. Local reports say he sent his mother an emotional video message from the battlefield, which has since spread on social media. We have not independently verified the video or its wording.
What Local Officials Say
Chandina Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Ashraful Haque said he was not yet aware of the incident but would look into it. The family has yet to receive official confirmation.
A Warning About Overseas Job Brokers
Similar cases have been reported from across South Asia. Families in India, for example, have also said young men were lured to join Russia’s army with the promise of high pay. Authorities urge job seekers to verify recruiters and read contracts carefully. They also advise against signing any document they cannot understand, especially one that involves military service.
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