|| Staff Correspondent: More than 200 migrants, the majority of them believed to be Bangladeshi nationals, have been rescued off the southern coast of Greece after making the dangerous sea journey from Libya, according to Greek authorities.Officials said at least 202 migrants were rescued over a period of less than 48 hours after arriving in a series of boats near the Greek island of Crete. The rescued group included nationals from Bangladesh, Sudan, and Egypt, with Bangladeshis making up the largest share.The latest arrivals have added to the growing pressure on local authorities and reception facilities in southern Crete, where migrant landings have increased significantly in recent months.According to Greek media reports, a surveillance aircraft operated by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) spotted another boat carrying 40 migrants on Thursday morning in waters southeast of Ierapetra. A Greek Coast Guard patrol vessel, assisted by a local fishing boat, safely brought the passengers to the port of Ierapetra.Upon arrival, the migrants underwent registration and identity verification procedures as required by Greek immigration authorities.Only hours before that rescue, two other boats carrying a combined 112 migrants had reached the same area. The first boat carried 56 people, including 31 Sudanese and 25 Bangladeshis. The second also carried 56 migrants, including 47 Bangladeshis and nine Egyptians.With the number of new arrivals continuing to rise, Greek authorities have transferred the rescued migrants to a temporary accommodation centre at the port of Heraklion, where they will remain while officials process their cases.In a separate development, Greek authorities arrested a 16-year-old South Sudanese boy on suspicion of involvement in migrant smuggling. The teenager was detained after a previous rescue operation involving 50 migrants approximately 28.5 nautical miles southwest of Ierapetra.According to statements provided by the rescued migrants, the teenager allegedly piloted the boat from the Libyan city of Tobruk to Greece. Investigators also allege that each passenger paid between US$1,500 and US$2,000 for the journey.The latest rescues highlight the continuing flow of irregular migration across the Mediterranean, with Libya remaining one of the main departure points for migrants seeking to reach Europe. The route is considered one of the world's most dangerous, exposing migrants to overcrowded boats, harsh weather, and the activities of human trafficking networks.The presence of a large number of Bangladeshi nationals among the rescued migrants also reflects the growing risks many people are willing to take in search of better economic opportunities abroad. Authorities in both Europe and countries of origin continue to warn prospective migrants against relying on human smugglers, whose operations frequently place lives at serious risk.