Rahmat Ali, trafficked to Russia, feared death; Kabir killed in a drone strike.
Migrant workers leave their homeland with dreams of securing a better future for their families, often financed by hefty loans.
Bangladesh’s migrant workers endure exploitation at home and abroad.
We must honour their sacrifices in July uprising through proper initiatives and reforms
Dedicated lounge at the Dhaka airport highlights the critical role of remittance earners.
There are an estimated 170 million migrant workers around the world -- about five percent of the global workforce -- according to the International Labour Organization.
It appears that the government is not interested in taking even the minimal responsibilities regarding the migrant workers.
Address recurring irregularities, investigate high-level officials involved in the corrupt process in both countries
Bangladeshi migrants face unmet promises and exploitative employers in Malaysia.
The return and reintegration of migrants is an integral part of the migration cycle
Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital
Migrant workers sent home $1.98 billion in October, a four-month high, as banks stepped up efforts to woo more remittance buoyed by a relaxed central bank rule on incentive, a development that is expected to give some relief to a country reeling under the foreign exchange crisis.
Migrant workers sent home $1.98 billion in October
Government must build an effective mechanism to support its policy
Take concrete steps to address loopholes in the system
For unemployed 25-year-old Foysal Hossain, the job of a receptionist at an overseas institution with a monthly pay package worth around Tk 80,000 was a godsend opportunity.
Bangladeshi authorities must hold destination countries accountable
Good afternoon. The world cup fever is on. Here are our predictions for today’s games: England 2-1 Iran which you can watch at 7:00 pm Bangladesh time, and Senegal 1-3 Netherlands at 10:00 pm today. In other news, SSC results will come out on November 28. And here’s five other stories to catch-up on.
Taking selfies from the stands and sitting on the grassy pitch, thousands of migrant workers gathered in a Doha stadium to watch the opening match of the first World Cup in the Middle East.
