Hunger and Thirst Claimed 10 Lives from Sunamganj, Confirms Survivor

Migrants who died while crossing from Libya to Greece by sea had their bodies cast into the ocean, while survivors are currently being held in a Greek detention camp.

Out of the 18 reported deaths, 10 individuals from Sunamganj have been identified.

A young man from Habiganj, currently held in the same camp, told on Saturday night that a severe lack of food and drinking water was the primary cause of death.

Account from the Camp
The youth, who requested anonymity, arrived in Greece via the same sea route on March 6. He reported that the survivors rescued on March 27 were brought to his camp.

After speaking with the survivors, he learned that two are in critical condition and hospitalized, while others are stable.

According to the survivors, the boat lost its way and drifted for six days. "During this time, many died due to a crisis of food and pure water," the youth said. While survivors could not provide an exact final death toll, the majority of the deceased were from Sunamganj.

Identified Victims from Sunamganj
Local families, neighbors, and public representatives have confirmed the identities of the following 10 victims:

Derai Upazila:

• Md. Nuruzzaman Sardar Moyna (30), Tarapasha village.
• Sajidur Rahman (28), Tarapasha village.
• Sahan Ehia (25), Tarapasha village.
• Mujibur Rahman (38), Rajanagar Union.

Doarabazar Upazila:

• Abu Fahim, Kabirnagar village.
• Jagannathpur Upazila:
• Sohanur Rahman, Chilaura village.
• Shayek Ahmed, Tiargaon village.
• Md. Nayeem, Chilaura Kabirpur village.
• Aminur Rahman, Pailgaon village.
• Mohammad Ali, Ichgaon village.

Local Union Parishad (UP) chairmen and members, including Shahidul Islam and Nurul Islam, confirmed the deaths in their respective wards. 

The "Game" and the Cost of Human Trafficking
Families revealed that the victims had each contracted with human traffickers (locally known as "dalals") for 1.2 million BDT ($10,000–$11,000) to reach Greece.

The journey, which locals refer to as the "Game," began last month. Half of the payment was made upon reaching Libya.