migrant workers Bangladesh

Labour Recruitment to Malaysia: Syndicate wins, migrants suffer, country loses

Migration to Malaysia has been fraught with issues since the BMET recorded the first 23 Bangladeshi workers migrating in 1978
8 June 2024, 10:00 AM

Migrating to a life of unemployment

End the exploitation, hold those responsible to account
10 March 2024, 11:00 AM

Policy actions can aid reintegration of returnee migrants

The return and reintegration of migrants is an integral part of the migration cycle
25 January 2024, 04:00 AM

We must honour our migrant workers, so others follow suit

In the last five decades, migrant workers have sent back a total of $296 billion in remittances.
18 December 2023, 02:00 AM

The water tank with many holes

The man eager to pay back his debt is becoming a rarity. Yet, he represents the hardworking, honest Bangladesh that can bring real change to the system.
3 June 2023, 06:00 AM

Remittance is once again our saving grace

There is still scope to increase remittance inflow through the official channel
3 April 2023, 22:31 PM

Stop harassment of migrants during medicals

Why do the authorities keep failing to protect migrant workers at every step?
2 April 2023, 15:02 PM

We need skilled workers for higher remittance

Potential there, political will needed
14 February 2023, 10:47 AM

Maimed, many are left in the lurch

As Bangladesh sends tens of thousands of migrant workers abroad each year, scores return home prematurely after suffering various injuries or illnesses in the host countries
12 February 2023, 01:30 AM

Robbing the migrants blind

Employers, host countries must be held accountable for wage theft
23 December 2022, 10:13 AM

What is killing our migrant workers abroad?

Bangladeshi authorities must hold destination countries accountable
19 December 2022, 16:27 PM

Remittance lowest in seven months

Despite a surge in the outflow of migrant workers, remittances to Bangladesh declined 11 percent year-on-year to $1.54 billion in September, the lowest in seven months.
3 October 2022, 02:10 AM

Simplify process of loan disbursement for migrant returnees

Probashi Kallyan Bank must serve the unique needs of our remittance warriors
23 September 2022, 14:25 PM

Left to fend for themselves

The health vulnerability of migrant workers has thus far received scant attention in policy discourses.
15 September 2022, 09:47 AM

Do our remittance earners deserve such disrespect?

Airport and Biman officials must provide quality service to all
12 August 2022, 13:15 PM

Remittance inflow rises 11.76% to $2.09 billion in July

Remittance flow to Bangladesh rose 11.76 per cent year-on-year to $2.09 billion in July, a development that would bring some relief for the country that is struggling to keep its foreign currency reserves in a healthy shape.
1 August 2022, 12:49 PM