Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Tuesday, February 24, inaugurated two freezing ambulances to ensure the dignified transportation of deceased expatriate workers from airports to their respective homes free of cost.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Probashi Kalyan Bhaban premises in Dhaka, the minister described the initiative as a "noble step" aimed at easing the suffering of bereaved families, read a press release of the ministry.

He said arrangements have now been made to preserve the bodies in freezing ambulances and transport them from airports directly to the deceased's home districts. Previously, the service was provided through three ambulances. Wit...