migrant workers

migrant workers

Representational image. File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

10,000 Malaysia-bound workers may miss flights. Here is why

The situation is worsened by the issuance of fake demand letters, leaving some workers stranded as their prospective employers face blacklisting by Malaysian authorities for corruption.

Representational image. File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Aspirant migrant workers asked to check documents for entering Malaysia

There are expats across the world, particularly in the Middle East and East Asia, who contribute much more to the Bangladeshi story. Photo: Bloomberg

Lax scrutiny by embassies leaves migrant workers vulnerable: Labour recruiters

Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. File Photo: Reuters

Qatar Amir's visit should prioritise migrant worker protections: HRW

Photo: UNB

Bangladesh and Qatar to sign 6 deals, 5 MoUs during Qatar Emir's state visit: Foreign minister

Migrant workers lined up. Photo: UNB

Bangladeshi workers must be protected from exploitation in Malaysia: UN experts

A bridge collapses in Baltimore, US, on 26 March 2024. Photo: TBS

Baltimore bridge highlights role of migrants in US workforce

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Overseas jobs tumble to 10-month low in February

Deceived overseas fortune seekers face hurdle to get remedies

Deceived overseas fortune seekers face hurdle to get remedies

File photo of migrant workers lining up at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to start their journey toward their destination. Photo: UNB

Inclusive health insurance sought for migrant workers

Construction workers at the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project. As many megaprojects have now been completed or are nearing completion, thousands of such workers now find themselves out of a job. PHOTO: Syed Zakir Hossain

Where do construction workers go once megaprojects are finished?

35% post-Covid migrants return as they didn’t get any jobs: Study

35% post-Covid migrants return as they didn’t get any jobs: Study

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural session of the national preparatory consultation for the GFMD (Global Forum on Migration and Development). Photo: UNB

Countries vocal on human rights issues often remain silent on migrant workers' sufferings: Shahriar