A sanctuary for Bangladeshis in heart of Mali

The red and green flag fluttering by the side of one of the many wide dirt roads in Bamako is a welcoming sight to a visiting Bangladeshi.  Set in a remote part of Mali’s capital city, the complex is known among locals as the Bangla House. This is where Bangladeshi peacekeepers of the UN stay briefly before being deployed in different areas of operation. While staying here,