migration

Manpower syndicates beyond Dhaka-KL control

The syndicates recruiting Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia are “beyond the control of the two governments”, Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Haznah Md Hashim said yesterday.

Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia / Hiring begins with bribery

UN independent experts say Bangladeshi workers pay up to 8 times for migration alone due to corruption of Malaysia ministries, Bangladesh mission and syndicates

Why are professionals leaving Bangladesh?

In recent times, we have observed a notable trend in Bangladesh’s professional landscape: an increasing exodus of skilled individuals seeking opportunities abroad, be it higher studies or better careers. Despite facing multiple hardships across living and professional development, this phenomenon is growing. One can easily ask: what are the intricate factors underpinning this migration?

Disaster risk finance is the way to go

The concept is expected to reduce losses and damages associated with the sudden onset of climate disasters.

Trafficked To Cambodia: Four victims get their money back

Four out of the five trafficked Bangladeshi youths, who were forced to con people over the internet in Cambodia last year, have got their money back.

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.

A diaspora is a terrible thing to waste

There have been diasporas ever since the Old Testament, and, leaving aside their tragic nature, no two mass exoduses have been alike.

At least 788 died during migration in Asia in 2021: IOM

In 2021, at least 788 people lost their lives during migration in Asia, with the vast majority of deaths (72.5 percent) being recorded in its second half, according to the International Organisation for Migration’s Missing Migrants Project (MMP).

June 5, 2024
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

Manpower syndicates beyond Dhaka-KL control

The syndicates recruiting Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia are “beyond the control of the two governments”, Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Haznah Md Hashim said yesterday.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Hiring begins with bribery

UN independent experts say Bangladeshi workers pay up to 8 times for migration alone due to corruption of Malaysia ministries, Bangladesh mission and syndicates

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

Why are professionals leaving Bangladesh?

In recent times, we have observed a notable trend in Bangladesh’s professional landscape: an increasing exodus of skilled individuals seeking opportunities abroad, be it higher studies or better careers. Despite facing multiple hardships across living and professional development, this phenomenon is growing. One can easily ask: what are the intricate factors underpinning this migration?

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Disaster risk finance is the way to go

The concept is expected to reduce losses and damages associated with the sudden onset of climate disasters.

February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023

Trafficked To Cambodia: Four victims get their money back

Four out of the five trafficked Bangladeshi youths, who were forced to con people over the internet in Cambodia last year, have got their money back.

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.

July 30, 2022
July 30, 2022

A diaspora is a terrible thing to waste

There have been diasporas ever since the Old Testament, and, leaving aside their tragic nature, no two mass exoduses have been alike.

June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022

At least 788 died during migration in Asia in 2021: IOM

In 2021, at least 788 people lost their lives during migration in Asia, with the vast majority of deaths (72.5 percent) being recorded in its second half, according to the International Organisation for Migration’s Missing Migrants Project (MMP).

April 3, 2022
April 3, 2022

Bangladeshi photojournalist chronicles Ukrainians in flight

Upon his arrival in the small town of Chop, located in western Ukraine, Ismail Ferdous witnessed first-hand the devastating consequences of war.