Flight cancellations leave hundreds of Bangladeshis stranded in Italy
Nearly 300,000 Bangladeshi expatriates living in Italy are facing severe travel disruptions after several airlines cancelled flights to Bangladesh amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
ATT Desk Report 
Nearly 300,000 Bangladeshi expatriates living in Italy are facing severe travel disruptions after several airlines cancelled flights to Bangladesh amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, leaving thousands unable to return home for Eid-ul-Fitr.
A large number of expatriates, particularly women, had already completed preparations to travel home for the Eid holidays. However, the unstable situation in the Middle East forced several major airlines to suspend operations, creating widespread anxiety among travellers.
Many families had purchased tickets for their Eid journeys when the conflict escalated. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Saudi Airlines are among the carriers that cancelled flights, significantly reducing travel options between Italy and Bangladesh.
The cancellations have sharply reduced passenger traffic on Italy–Bangladesh routes. Although some airlines have resumed limited operations, thousands of passengers remain stranded at major Italian airports, including Venice, Rome, Milan and Naples. Bangladeshi travellers relying on Middle Eastern transit routes are facing the most severe difficulties.
The continued flight cancellations have created concern among travellers worldwide. The situation has particularly affected passengers departing from Venice, Rome, Milan and Naples who had booked connecting flights through Middle Eastern hubs.
While several airlines operating between Italy and Bangladesh remain suspended, a few have begun limited services. Stranded passengers expressed hope that the Middle Eastern conflict will be resolved soon so they can reunite with their families for Eid celebrations.
Thousands of Italy-based Bangladeshis are still waiting to return home, facing uncertainty over their travel arrangements. The crisis highlights the vulnerability of the expatriate community’s heavy dependence on Middle Eastern transit routes during periods of regional instability.
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