Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Eight Bangladeshi nationals who were lured to Myanmar with promises of well-paid jobs have been rescued and repatriated to Bangladesh.

The men returned to Dhaka on Thursday evening aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Bangkok after being freed from a so-called "scam centre" in Myanmar.

Following their arrival, non-government organisation BRAC, in coordination with government agencies, provided them with assistance.

There have been longstanding allegations that Bangladeshis are being trafficked to Myanmar under false promises of employment and then forced to work at cyber scam centres.

According to BRAC, the eight victims had their passports and mobile phones confiscated and were subjected to severe physical...