Bangladeshi migrants

Labour Migration To Malaysia: UN experts decry appalling state of Bangladeshis

UN experts yesterday expressed dismay about the situation of Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia despite going there through the official labour migration process for a better future.

Distressed in Malaysia

For aspiring migrant workers in Bangladesh, Malaysia’s reopening of the labour market in 2022 for 15 source countries including Bangladesh to jumpstart its economy from the ravages of the pandemic -- was a godsend.

Bangladesh must harness the potential of its diaspora

Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital

A welcome step to utilise the diaspora

Government must build an effective mechanism to support its policy

Vital yet vulnerable

Near absence of an affordable and accessible healthcare arrangement in the Gulf states has led many workers to rely on self-medication, often consuming expired medicines brought from home by themselves and their peers.

Illegal migration to Europe spikes

Illegal migration of Bangladeshis to Europe through various Mediterranean routes saw an upsurge this year, raising concerns over the government measures to control it effectively.

Int'l Migrants Day: with dreams departed, they come home dead

Unskilled or low-skilled workers are often involved in risky, difficult, and laborious jobs in the scorching heat. Apart from the unforgiving heat, work hours reaching 12 to 18 hours,

Robust remittance, exports to ease pressure on external sector

Migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more than $2 billion in each of the first two months of the current fiscal year, a promising sign for the economy.

US$ 1.64bn remittance received in 21 days of July: Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh received US$ 1.64 billion inward remittance till July 21, due to  Eid-ul-Azha when Bangladeshi migrants sent more money to families to celebrate one of the biggest festival of Muslims, according to data from Bangladesh Bank.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Labour Migration To Malaysia: UN experts decry appalling state of Bangladeshis

UN experts yesterday expressed dismay about the situation of Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia despite going there through the official labour migration process for a better future.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Distressed in Malaysia

For aspiring migrant workers in Bangladesh, Malaysia’s reopening of the labour market in 2022 for 15 source countries including Bangladesh to jumpstart its economy from the ravages of the pandemic -- was a godsend.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Bangladesh must harness the potential of its diaspora

Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital

July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023

A welcome step to utilise the diaspora

Government must build an effective mechanism to support its policy

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

Vital yet vulnerable

Near absence of an affordable and accessible healthcare arrangement in the Gulf states has led many workers to rely on self-medication, often consuming expired medicines brought from home by themselves and their peers.

December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022

Illegal migration to Europe spikes

Illegal migration of Bangladeshis to Europe through various Mediterranean routes saw an upsurge this year, raising concerns over the government measures to control it effectively.

December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022

Int'l Migrants Day: with dreams departed, they come home dead

Unskilled or low-skilled workers are often involved in risky, difficult, and laborious jobs in the scorching heat. Apart from the unforgiving heat, work hours reaching 12 to 18 hours,

September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022

Robust remittance, exports to ease pressure on external sector

Migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more than $2 billion in each of the first two months of the current fiscal year, a promising sign for the economy.

July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022

US$ 1.64bn remittance received in 21 days of July: Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh received US$ 1.64 billion inward remittance till July 21, due to  Eid-ul-Azha when Bangladeshi migrants sent more money to families to celebrate one of the biggest festival of Muslims, according to data from Bangladesh Bank.

May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022

32 Bangladeshis among 81 migrants rescued off Tunisia coast

The Tunisian navy said on Saturday (May 14, 2022) it rescued 81 migrants, including 32 Bangladeshis, who had set out for Europe from Libya on a barely seaworthy vessel, Arab News reports.