Returning expatriate workers have accused airport staff of systematic baggage theft at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, claiming valuable items vanished from their checked luggage.

YouTube video uploaded on Friday shows distressed passengers at the baggage claim area discovering their suitcases had been forcibly opened. Multiple workers alleged their bags were emptied and then re-wrapped in plastic to hide the tampering.

"My mobile is gone, the lock has been broken," one passenger said, holding up damaged luggage. Another victim claimed seven mobile phones were stolen from his bag.

Passengers reported losing cash, including Saudi Riyals, along with other valuables. "Our money, mobile phones, belongings, everything is gone. There is nothing," one worker said.

Workers gathered in the baggage claim area, demanding answers from airport authorities who were not immediately present. "Who did this? Where are the authorities?" they questioned.

One witness pointed to re-wrapped luggage, saying, "They just put it in plastic," suggesting thieves attempted to conceal evidence after emptying bags.

Security vulnerabilities at Bangladesh's main international airport have come under scrutiny following the allegations. Affected passengers, primarily expatriate workers returning home, expressed shock and anger over the apparent breach of trust.

Airport authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the allegations. Matter requires formal investigation to establish facts and address security concerns raised by the incident.

Source: Probash Time.