Dhaka, March 7 -- The United States is preparing to deport undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants as part of its broader policy on illegal migration, following an earlier decision by President Donald Trump.

However, US authorities have not disclosed the specific number of undocumented Bangladeshis or a definitive timeline for their deportation.

Diplomatic sources in both Dhaka and Washington confirmed the development, noting that Bangladesh has formally requested that deported individuals be treated with dignity, particularly asking that they not be handcuffed or subjected to disrespectful treatment during the process.

According to diplomatic channels, the US embassy in Dhaka informed Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs last month ab...