Bangladesh’s overseas employment rises 11.8% in 2025

TBS Report

14 January, 2026, 02:15 pm

Last modified: 14 January, 2026, 02:38 pm

Bangladesh’s overseas employment rises 11.8% in 2025

TBS Report

14 January, 2026, 02:15 pm

Last modified: 14 January, 2026, 02:38 pm

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

In 2025, the total number of migrant workers rose to 11.3 lakh from 10.1 lakh, marking a sharp 11.8% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has remained the largest destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers since 2017.

Source: Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training

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