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158 undocumented Bangladeshis return from Libya

Most returnees had illegally entered Libya to reach Europe by sea

7h ago

Family pays Tk 42 lakh, still loses son to traffickers in Libya

At least 15 more Bangladeshis are still held in the same 'game room'

1w ago

Migrant workers overlooked again

Despite high hopes, the budget did not introduce any new initiatives aimed at improving migrant workers' welfare, standard of living, healthcare, or security

2w ago

Remittance jumps 32% in May

Bangladesh recorded a sharp rise in remittance inflows in May, as migrant workers sent more money home in the run-up to Eid-ul-Azha, which falls in early June.

2w ago

Need to increase skilled workers for global labour market: Asif Nazrul

He stresses need for more skilled workers amid shifting global labour demands

2w ago

New platform for foreign airlines GSA launched

According to the forum members, 28 GSA companies are currently active in Bangladesh

3w ago

Pakistani carrier AirSial gets CAAB approval to operate direct flights

This is the second Pakistani airlines after Fly Jinnah to be greenlit for flights between the countries

3w ago

Trump’s remittance tax plan poses threat to Bangladesh

The US House Budget Committee voted late on Sunday to move forward with President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", a proposal that could make sending money back home more expensive for three lakh Bangladeshis currently living in the United States.

4w ago

UAE visa issuance for Bangladeshis gets momentum

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday informed the government of the progress of visa issuance for Bangladeshis to the gulf nation, following sustained diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

Remittance surges 37% in April

Migrants sent home $2.6 billion in the first 29 days of April

Remittances near record $3 billion in March 

The inflow was 82.46 percent higher than the same period last year, according to industry insiders. 

11 Bangladeshis rescued in Malaysia from trafficking syndicate

he syndicate was reportedly led by three Bangladeshi men.

6m ago

Remittance rises 14% in November

However, November’s inflow of $2.2 billion was 8.16% lower than the previous month

6m ago

Job scams in Southeast Asia: Travel alert issued for five countries

The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has issued a travel alert for Bangladeshi citizens planning to visit Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia

6m ago

When Israeli aggression claims a Bangladeshi life

For over a year now, parents in Palestine have mourned their children, families have grieved over their homes turned to dust, as thousands were killed by Israel's genocide on the Gaza Strip.

7m ago

Remittance rises 21% in October

Migrant Bangladeshis sent home $2.39 billion in October

7m ago

54 Bangladeshis return from Lebanon in first phase

The first batch of 54 Bangladeshi expatriates were repatriated today from Lebanon amid an ongoing conflict in the Middle Eastern country

7m ago

Three Bangladeshis killed in blast at Malaysia factory

Three Bangladeshi workers died after being injured in an explosion at a chemical factory in Malaysia on Thursday.

8m ago

Bangladeshi worker killed in Malaysia building collapse

A 22-year-old Bangladeshi construction worker has died, and two other foreign workers were injured when part of a building under construction collapsed at Jalan Bukit Senjuang in Bandar Hilir, Malaysia..Melaka Fire and Rescue Department's deputy director, Raja Saiful Iswandy Raja Hassan, s

8m ago

Bangladesh mission in Lebanon collecting info on migrants willing to return

Bangladesh embassy in Lebanon started collecting information on the migrants in the Middle Eastern country as Dhaka has decided to evacuate those who want to return home amid Israel's attacks on Lebanon

8m ago

Labour Export: President seeks support from Malaysia

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has sought support of the Malaysian government to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh.

8m ago

Budget targets chocolate, lipstick

If you're planning to import cheap lipstick into Bangladesh anytime soon, think again. The country's interim government, in its latest budget, has quietly declared war on undervalued imports with a series of oddly specific tweaks to customs rules. Among the victims: chocolate bars, lipsticks, eye shadow, and -- wait for it -- inflatable toys.

2w ago

FY26 budget skips insurance reforms

The liquidity crisis in the sector worsened significantly in 2024, with only 57 percent of insurance claims being settled,

2w ago

No clear roadmap for investment

The budget for FY26 has drawn strong criticism from business leaders who say it lacks a clear roadmap for improving the investment climate, bolstering industrial competitiveness, and implementing overdue reforms in the banking sector.

2w ago
  • LPG
  • Cigarettes
  • Flat, commercial space
  • Skincare products/services
  • LED light
  • Soap, shampoo
  • OTT platform subscription
  • Online shopping
  • Plastic household products
  • Locally made lift
  • Locally made LPG cylinder
  • Locally made home appliances (washing machine, micro-wave, blender, etc)
  • Self-copy paper, duplex board, coated paper
  • Cotton yarn
  • Manmade fiber
  • Screw, nut, bolt
  • Surgical kits
  • Rod
  • Locally made mobile phone
  • Ship scrap goods
  • Cement sheets
  • Credit rating services
  • Three-wheeler battery
  • Blade
  • Helicopter service
  • Ballpoint pen
  • Toys
  • Cancer drugs, insulin
  • Sugar
  • Sanitary napkin
  • Air fare
  • Newsprint paper
  • Ice cream
  • Locally made e-bike
  • LNG
  • Clay pots, paper plates
  • Locally made monitors (>30")
  • Lithium, griffin battery
  • Tires
  • Land registration fee

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