For four decades, Bangladesh has run a simple but effective economic bargain: export labour to the Gulf and import the earnings home. That bargain now seems to be fraying, and the government has been slow to notice.

Flights from Bangladesh to several Middle Eastern destinations have remained suspended since yesterday afternoon as some countries in the region temporarily closed their airspace due to US and Israel’s strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation.

Finds Ovibashi Unnayan Karmi Programme

Authorities must bring human traffickers to book

Their rights must be protected both at home and abroad

Ensure safe recruitment, working conditions for migrant workers

Authorities must do more to ensure their well-being

Government must explore ways to ensure their safety

Corruption, irregularities, and fraud have caused a significant contraction in Bangladesh’s labour market for migrant workers, according to a report by the Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU).

Many are struggling due to trauma and lack of means

Dedicated lounge at the Dhaka airport highlights the critical role of remittance earners.

Despite the pardon, the entire incident underscores the crucial need for stronger diplomatic ties and improved migrant labour rights.

Economic, political failures major drivers behind the surge

Report on trafficking to Malaysia raises fresh concerns

Authorities should take migrant-friendly initiatives to encourage them

Qatar World Cup will be a joy to watch. But do spare a thought for the workers who made it all possible.

The 9th meeting of Thematic Area Working Group of the Colombo Process on ethical recruitment took place in Bangladesh from August 24 to 25, 2022.

Bangladesh Civil Society for Migrants (BCSM) today called upon both Bangladesh and Malaysia governments to avert repeat of past mistakes including “syndication” that led to closure of the Malaysian market to Bangladeshi workers.

Nearly one thousand Bangladeshis who were either in prison or detention camps in Middle East countries returned to the country in the last 24hours.

Following requests from various countries, Bangladesh has decided to bring back migrant workers but after holding a few multi and bilateral dialogues, Expatriate’s Welfare Minister Imran Ahmed says.