Bangladeshi migrants
Distressed in Malaysia
For aspiring migrant workers in Bangladesh, Malaysia’s reopening of the labour market in 2022 for 15 source countries including Bangladesh to jumpstart its economy from the ravages of the pandemic -- was a godsend.
Bangladesh must harness the potential of its diaspora
Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital
A welcome step to utilise the diaspora
Government must build an effective mechanism to support its policy
Vital yet vulnerable
Near absence of an affordable and accessible healthcare arrangement in the Gulf states has led many workers to rely on self-medication, often consuming expired medicines brought from home by themselves and their peers.
Illegal migration to Europe spikes
Illegal migration of Bangladeshis to Europe through various Mediterranean routes saw an upsurge this year, raising concerns over the government measures to control it effectively.
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,
Robust remittance, exports to ease pressure on external sector
Migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more than $2 billion in each of the first two months of the current fiscal year, a promising sign for the economy.
US$ 1.64bn remittance received in 21 days of July: Bangladesh Bank
Bangladesh received US$ 1.64 billion inward remittance till July 21, due to Eid-ul-Azha when Bangladeshi migrants sent more money to families to celebrate one of the biggest festival of Muslims, according to data from Bangladesh Bank.
32 Bangladeshis among 81 migrants rescued off Tunisia coast
The Tunisian navy said on Saturday (May 14, 2022) it rescued 81 migrants, including 32 Bangladeshis, who had set out for Europe from Libya on a barely seaworthy vessel, Arab News reports.
42 Bangladeshis in Greece complain rights violation
The European Court of Human Rights is to consider a complaint submitted by 42 Bangladeshi migrants in Greece over the country's alleged violation of human rights, the Greek Council for Refugees (GCR) has said in a press release.
Amnesty International warns over Rohingya crisis
Amnesty International said Bangladeshi migrants and persecuted Rohingya fleeing Myanmar faced "hellish" conditions on trafficking boats.
Libya boat capsize: 27 Bangladeshis return Saturday
Twenty seven Bangladeshis, who survived after two boats capsized off Libyan coast on August 24, are to return home on Saturday.
Libya boat capsize: 27 Bangladeshis may return on Sep 17
A total of 27 Bangladeshis, who survived after two boats capsized off Libyan coast on August 24, may return home on September 17.
The journalists sued by the Thai navy
A court in the southern Thai island of Phuket acquits two journalists of defaming the navy and breaching the Computer Crimes Act.
Bangladeshis, among 26 migrants rescued in Austria
Three children are in a critical condition after being rescued from a lorry in Austria that contained 26 migrants from Bangladesh, Syria and Afghanistan.
1100 Bangladeshis, Rohingyas die at sea in 18 months
At least 70 people are estimated to have died at sea on ships abandoned in May this year from starvation, dehydration, disease and abuse by the crews, says UN refugee agency.
159 Bangladeshis to be repatriated ‘later’
A total of 159 Bangladeshi human trafficking victims, who were rescued by Myanmar’s Navy, cannot be brought back to Bangladesh today.
21 ‘bodies of trafficking victims’ to be buried in Malaysia
At least 21 bodies believed to be of human trafficking victims are brought to Kampung Tualang of Pahang state in Malaysia for a mass burial this morning.
150 Bangladeshi trafficking victims return from Myanmar
A total of 150 Bangladeshi trafficking victims rescued by Myanmar navy on May 21 finally return home.
