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Two Bangladeshis charged with terrorism-related offences in Malaysia

The accused are Md Mamun Ali, 31, and Refat Bishat, 27, reports Bernama

2d ago

News Analysis / CA’s Malaysia tour boosts Dhaka-KL ties

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s visit to Malaysia has opened new areas of cooperation – both bilateral and regional -- especially in the efforts to address Myanmar conflicts and Rohingya crisis, as the two countries committed to building a future-oriented strategic partnership.

2d ago

Migration rights groups alarmed over possible clearing of Malaysia recruitment syndicate suspects

According to reports, the family of former finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal and three ex-MPs, allegedly linked to the syndicate, are set to be freed from allegations

4d ago

Yunus hails expat Bangladeshis’ role in driving economic recovery

He listened to their concerns and assured them that the issues raised would be addressed

5d ago

Bangladesh, Italy working to expedite process of pending work visa applications

A migration MoU signed on May 6 this year aims to facilitate regular recruitment and curb irregular migration

6d ago

Forex reserves cross $25b again

Country’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $25 billion mark for the second time this year, thanks to an increased inflow of foreign currency from remittance and exports.

1w ago

Remittance surges 30% in July

Remittance surged 30 percent year-on-year in July, the first month of the current fiscal year, maintaining buoyancy in inflows as more than 40 lakh Bangladeshis have gone abroad for work over the past four years.

1w ago

Arrested workers used to send money to IS

Bangladeshi workers arrested in Malaysia on charges of involvement in terrorism were sending money to the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria and Bangladesh, Malaysian police chief Khalid Ismail has claimed.

1m ago

Migrant workers overlooked again

Despite high hopes, the budget did not introduce any new initiatives aimed at improving migrant workers' welfare, standard of living, healthcare, or security

Remittance jumps 32% in May

Bangladesh recorded a sharp rise in remittance inflows in May, as migrant workers sent more money home in the run-up to Eid-ul-Azha, which falls in early June.

Migrants in Malaysia: Worker faces deportation after speaking up

Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.

Bangladesh, Malaysia to begin Joint Working Group meeting tomorrow

Safe migration, overseas employment on the discussion table

2m ago

Migrants in Malaysia: Worker faces deportation after speaking up

Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.

3m ago

Malaysia to recruit large number of Bangladeshi workers: Asif Mahmud

LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said Malaysia in principle has decided to recruit a large number of Bangladeshi workers in the days to come

3m ago

‘Contact me if you face any trouble’

Asif Nazrul, adviser for law and expatriates’ welfare ministries, has given his contact information to some Bangladeshis working in Malaysia, urging them to contact him if they face any trouble.

3m ago

Remittance crosses $25b this fiscal year

Remittance inflow in the first ten months and eleven days of this fiscal year surpassed $25 billion, breaking all previous records.

3m ago

BAIRA urges govt to reopen Malaysian labour market

"We, the recruiters, stand united for the interest of the country and its people"

3m ago

UAE visa issuance for Bangladeshis gets momentum

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday informed the government of the progress of visa issuance for Bangladeshis to the gulf nation, following sustained diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

3m ago

Remittance surges 37% in April

Migrants sent home $2.6 billion in the first 29 days of April

3m ago

Migrant worker forced to fight for Russia killed in drone attack

"Are you Akram's mother? How do I tell you that Akram is no more…?".Mobina Begum, mother of Akram Hossain, a migrant worker who was forcefully made to fight for Russia by human traffickers in its war against Ukraine, got a call from his fellow Bangladeshi fighter from Kishoreganj on Thursd

3m ago

Bangladesh tops sea arrivals to Italy

The number of Bangladeshis crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Italy doubled in the first two months this year compared to the same period last year.

4m ago

Jet crash: Another teacher of Milestone dies of injuries

A teacher, who suffered critical injuries in the air force jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara’s Diabari, died yesterday at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, 24 days after the incident.