Sold into cyber slavery / How Bangladeshi jobseekers are trafficked into Cambodia's scam compounds
16 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Manpower fraud
Bangladeshi extradited from Brazil to US over migrant smuggling charges
15 July 2026, 16:47 PM
Migration
US-Bangla Airlines to resume Dhaka-Kathmandu flights in September
14 July 2026, 13:09 PM
Airlines & more
In search of work, caught in war
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Manpower fraud
12 Bangladeshis killed in Middle East war: Expatriates' welfare minister
9 July 2026, 18:32 PM
Migration
Record $35.5 billion remittance came in FY26
1 July 2026, 17:46 PM
Business
7 Malaysian MPs raise monopoly concerns over Turap recruitment platform
29 June 2026, 20:47 PM
Migration
The hidden tax on Bangladesh's diaspora
29 June 2026, 18:52 PM
Business
Rich countries reap big economic gains from immigration, study says
25 June 2026, 22:05 PM
Immigration & customs
‘Take steps to bring back our loved ones’
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Migration
Safe migration an urgent need
The government and other stakeholders, including civil society groups, need to focus their efforts on advancing rights-based approaches to prevent exploitation of individuals by trafficking networks, participants said at a webinar yesterday.
28 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Tk 427cr rehabilitation project approved for 5 lakh returnee migrant workers
According to a government estimate, around five lakh migrant workers lost their jobs and returned to the country in more than a year due to the effects of Covid-19.
28 July 2021, 09:30 AM
Expat Returnees: Cash assistance, counsel for them
The government is going to give Tk 13,500 and career counselling to 200,000 migrant workers who returned home amid the pandemic.
27 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Nobel laureate Yunus urges athletes to create a world of ‘three zeros’
Economist, civil society leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Professor Muhammad Yunus has called upon all athletes to provide leadership in creating a world of “three zeros”.
25 July 2021, 07:06 AM
Looking for way back
Mustakim Alam quit his job and came home from Kuwait amid the Covid-19 pandemic in May last year after living there for over seven years, working at a printing press.
24 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Bid to Cross The Med: 17 Bangladeshi migrants drown off Tunisia
At least 17 Bangladeshi migrants drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy from Libya, while more than 380 were rescued by the coastguard, the Tunisian Red Crescent said on Wednesday.
23 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi expats apply to Australia parliament to send gift of 50m AstraZeneca shots
Bangladeshi expatriates have applied to the Australia Parliament to send a gift of 50 million AstraZeneca vaccines to the country.
23 July 2021, 10:05 AM
17 Bangladeshis drown off Tunisia in shipwreck: Red Crescent
At least 17 Bangladeshi migrants drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy from Libya, while more than 380 were rescued by the coastguard, the Tunisian Red Crescent said on Wednesday.
22 July 2021, 03:02 AM
A startling goof-up
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday spoke of a goof-up involving the passport department that let down Bangladeshi expatriates in Uzbekistan.
19 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Doraiswami to discuss prompt vaccine supply
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami has left for India to discuss quick vaccine supply to Bangladesh.
18 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Abandoned Aircraft: United Air voices worry over sale of eight planes
United Airways has expressed concern over the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh’s latest initiative to sell eight aircraft of the private air operator which remained abandoned at the Dhaka Airport since 2016.
18 July 2021, 18:00 PM
1,160 Gulf Returnees: They lost Tk 1.8 lakh each in wage, perks amid Covid
At least 1,160 Bangladeshi returnee migrants each incurred an average loss of about $2,119, or Tk 1.8 lakh, in wages and other entitlements in six Gulf countries amid the pandemic, according to a new survey report.
18 July 2021, 18:00 PM
United Airways concerned over CAAB initiative to sell 8 of their abandoned aircraft
United Airways has expressed concern over the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh’s latest initiative to sell eight aircraft of the private air operator abandoned at the Dhaka airport since 2016.
18 July 2021, 14:03 PM
Pay Cut Row in Biman: Carrier ‘losing money’ for ticket cancellations
Biman is getting an unusually high number of ticket cancellations and the national flag carriers claims it was due to pilots’ threat of not operating additional flights.
17 July 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Set up quality training facilities, explore new markets for migrants’
Experts in an online consultation yesterday said the expatriates’ welfare ministry needs to spend its fiscal budget aptly to enhance overall labour migration situation, especially on quality training facilities and exploring new markets.
17 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Biman incurs ticket cancellations as pilots decide to refrain from operating extra flights
Biman Bangladesh Airlines incurred large numbers of ticket cancellations on various routes, mainly to the Middle Eastern destinations, since Biman pilots decided to refrain from operating extra flights unless authorities address salary disparity between them and other Biman employees by July 30.
17 July 2021, 15:37 PM
‘Threats by pilots to refrain from extra flights tarnished Biman’s commercial interest’
The national airliner today said threats by pilots of Biman that that they would refrain from flying extra flights if the authorities do not address salary disparity between pilots and other employees by July 30 tarnished Biman's commercial interest.
15 July 2021, 16:02 PM
Hello Kishwar Chowdhury
Bangladeshi-Australian Kishwar Chowdhury Nupur clinched the title of second runner up in the most popular reality show in Australia titled ‘MasterChef Australia’.
15 July 2021, 12:19 PM
Explore ‘Bengal Tiger’ market!
When Harry Verweij arrived as Dutch ambassador three years ago, he had little idea about Bangladesh’s dynamism and thriving businesses. During his tenure, he discovered the immense potential the country holds. He shared thoughts on the future and challenges while talking to The Daily Star before he leaves Dhaka tomorrow.
14 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Salary disparity: Biman pilots threaten to go on strike
Pilots of Biman Bangladesh Airlines vowed to wage bolder demonstration as authorities of the national flag carrier issued an order without addressing salary disparity between its pilots and other employees.
14 July 2021, 08:51 AM
The Parliament Watch
On 12 February, 2026, Bangladesh held its 13th National Parliamentary Election, bringing in a new parliament with a BNP-led majority. But elections are only the beginning of accountability. Who are these people now entrusted with public power, and what do they own, earn, and do with it? The Parliament Watch tracks the declared wealth, words, and work of every elected representative throughout their entire tenure. Use this page to keep an eye on your MPs and Ministers.
Wealth Distribution by Party
BNP
Jamaat
NCP
Others
Suspended / Not Held
Lower Assets
Higher Assets