$6.1b remittance in eight months

The country earned $6.1 billion in last eight months despite the global economic recession that affected both overseas jobs and earnings.

Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain disclosed the figure yesterday when new councillors of four labour wings abroad met him at his office.

Some 3.54 lakh workers went abroad with employment in the last nine months.

During the meeting, he directed the councillors to accomplish their duties with sincerity and honesty to protect the interest of the expatriates.