Bangladeshi migrant workers

Injured migrant workers deserve much better

Bangladesh authorities must expand services to help injured or ill returnee migrants

Returnee Migrant Workers / Maimed, many are left in the lurch

As Bangladesh sends tens of thousands of migrant workers abroad each year, scores return home prematurely after suffering various injuries or illnesses in the host countries

DID YOU KNOW / Where did most Bangladeshi migrant workers go in 2022?

Over 11.35 lakh Bangladeshis migrated to foreign nations in 2022, the highest ever in the history of the south Asian country.

Int'l Migrants Day: with dreams departed, they come home dead

Unskilled or low-skilled workers are often involved in risky, difficult, and laborious jobs in the scorching heat. Apart from the unforgiving heat, work hours reaching 12 to 18 hours,

5 things to know for Nov 23: BNP vs Awami League, World Cup, and more

It’s a great day for Saudi Arabians — a public holiday declared after their shocking victory yesterday. Argentina’s die-hard fans in Bangladesh are still recovering from the injured pride. Some fans like Zayed Khan remain hopeful that Messi and his team will bounce back. If you’re struggling to be optimistic, then perhaps taking a look at some of the World Cup’s greatest upset here, will make you feel better. And here’s everything else you need to know today.

2 Bangladeshi women likely among 11 dead in Maldives fire

At least 10 people were killed including a Bangladeshi national and several others were injured Thursday (November 10, 2022) when a fire swept through cramped lodgings of foreign workers in the Maldives capital Male, the fire service said.

Govt plans to send 8.10 lakh workers abroad in 2022-23

The government has worked out a plan to send 8.10 lakh Bangladeshi workers abroad and provide skills development training to 5.20 lakh in the current fiscal year (2022-23).

Romania labour market opening up

Romania has emerged as a destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers.

Bangladeshi workers struggling amidst economic crisis in Lebanon

Bangladeshi migrant workers continued to face financial hardship in Lebanon, while many found it difficult to remit money home after making ends meet, due to a prolonged economic crisis there.

February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

Injured migrant workers deserve much better

Bangladesh authorities must expand services to help injured or ill returnee migrants

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

Maimed, many are left in the lurch

As Bangladesh sends tens of thousands of migrant workers abroad each year, scores return home prematurely after suffering various injuries or illnesses in the host countries

January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023

Where did most Bangladeshi migrant workers go in 2022?

Over 11.35 lakh Bangladeshis migrated to foreign nations in 2022, the highest ever in the history of the south Asian country.

December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022

Int'l Migrants Day: with dreams departed, they come home dead

Unskilled or low-skilled workers are often involved in risky, difficult, and laborious jobs in the scorching heat. Apart from the unforgiving heat, work hours reaching 12 to 18 hours,

November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022

5 things to know for Nov 23: BNP vs Awami League, World Cup, and more

It’s a great day for Saudi Arabians — a public holiday declared after their shocking victory yesterday. Argentina’s die-hard fans in Bangladesh are still recovering from the injured pride. Some fans like Zayed Khan remain hopeful that Messi and his team will bounce back. If you’re struggling to be optimistic, then perhaps taking a look at some of the World Cup’s greatest upset here, will make you feel better. And here’s everything else you need to know today.

November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022

2 Bangladeshi women likely among 11 dead in Maldives fire

At least 10 people were killed including a Bangladeshi national and several others were injured Thursday (November 10, 2022) when a fire swept through cramped lodgings of foreign workers in the Maldives capital Male, the fire service said.

August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022

Govt plans to send 8.10 lakh workers abroad in 2022-23

The government has worked out a plan to send 8.10 lakh Bangladeshi workers abroad and provide skills development training to 5.20 lakh in the current fiscal year (2022-23).

August 16, 2022
August 16, 2022

Romania labour market opening up

Romania has emerged as a destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

Bangladeshi workers struggling amidst economic crisis in Lebanon

Bangladeshi migrant workers continued to face financial hardship in Lebanon, while many found it difficult to remit money home after making ends meet, due to a prolonged economic crisis there.

June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022

Why only 25 agencies allowed to hire migrant workers for Malaysia?

Bangaldeshi migrant workers haven’t been able to go to Kuala Lumpur due to allegations of irregularities. After so many years, the possibility of immigration is opening up again, but why is the process being questioned over same allegations?