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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.

3d 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

5d 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.

2w 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.

Expat killed in South Africa road crash

The deceased is Md Gias Uddin Mia, 55, a resident of Mrigi village of Faridpur Sadar upazila

4m ago

Record $3.29 billion remittance came in March

Remittance inflow posted a 65% year-on-year jump

4m ago

'Tortured by traffickers', man dies in Libya

Sohag Mia, a 28-year-old resident of Kalipur Dakshinpara in Bhairab municipality, Kishoreganj, has reportedly died in Libya while in the custody of human traffickers

4m ago

Remittances near record $3 billion in March 

The inflow was 82.46 percent higher than the same period last year, according to industry insiders. 

4m ago

Eid windfall: Remittance soars 78% in 19 days

Remittance inflows surged by around 78 percent year-on-year in the first 19 days of March as migrant workers sent more money home to relatives ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious occasion in the country.

5m ago

18 Bangladeshis trapped in Myanmar to return home today

They will arrive in Dhaka on a Thai Airways flight, said a press release

5m ago

Italy visa crisis: Victims demand CA’s intervention

Victims of the ongoing Italy visa crisis have sought the intervention of Prof Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government, to resolve the crisis.

5m ago

Workers’ migration drops by 36pc in February

The migration of Bangladeshi workers abroad for jobs declined by 36 percent last month compared to the previous month, with a sharp fall in migration to top destination Saudi Arabia, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET).

5m ago

Number of workers going abroad declines 36 percent in Feb

Migration to Saudi Arabia falls from 76,618 in January to 44,258 in February

5m ago

Remittance inflow rises 25% in February

Migrants sent home $2.52 billion in February

5m 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.