Bangladeshi Undocumented Migration Crisis in Europe: Implications of Security, Human Rights, and Policy
摘要
The complex global issue of migration is illustrated by the influx of Bangladeshis coming to Europe without authorization. This influx is fueled by economic instability at home, leading to escalating security concerns in host countries and frequent human rights violations against migrants. This chapter explored the intersecting challenges of security and human rights faced by Bangladeshi undocumented migrants in Europe. Using a phenomenological-interpretative approach (IPA), twenty migrants were interviewed and eight KIIs were conducted. The thematic analysis was conducted using the Granheim model and Nvivo 14 software, identifying three main themes: human rights: discrimination and xenophobia, limited healthcare, detention and deportation, and exploitative working conditions; security: border security, increased crime, antidiscrimination measures, and health risks; and policy: comprehensive legal framework, strengthened border controls, antidiscrimination measures, access to healthcare, labor rights enforcement and integration programs, strategies to prevent human trafficking, data-driven policymaking, and humanitarian assistance. The findings provide deep insights into the undocumented migration crisis in Bangladesh and make the case for policies that balance law enforcement and human rights protection to inform policymakers and support the development of balanced, rights-respecting migration policies.