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Nearly 5,000 migrant workers in their 30s died last year, raising many questions: RMMRU study

In 2024, the number of Bangladeshi migrant deaths abroad reached a record high, marking a 5.7% increase from 4,552 in 2023, according to the study.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. File Photo: UNB

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Japan to be one of the most important manpower markets for Bangladesh: Press secretary

The migrants arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 6:25am on 28 May aboard a chartered Buraq Air flight. Photo: Courtesy

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150 irregular Bangladeshi migrants repatriated from Libya

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Malaysia to reopen labour market, syndicate stays but may expand agency list

The opening session of a joint working group meeting between Bangladesh and Malaysia, held at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka. Photo: Collected

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No scope for irregularities in Malaysia labour recruitment: Lutfey Siddiqi

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Family reunion: Italian Embassy urges visa applicants to be patient

Those who could not go to Malaysia as migrant workers during a protest on the Prabashi Kallyan Bhaban premises in the capital on 18 May 2025. Photo: Collected

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Malaysia aspirants protest demanding immediate migration, elimination of syndicates

Infograph: TBS

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Despite laws and pledges, migrant workers remain prey to exploitation

File photo of Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Asif Mahmud. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

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Malaysia decides to recruit large number of Bangladeshi workers: Asif Mahmud

Malaysia-bound workers throng Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday (31 May) after they failed to get tickets from the recruiting agencies on time. File Photo: TBS

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Malaysia to soon inform decision on opening labour market to all Bangladeshi agencies: Asif Nazrul

Bangladesh Expatriates and Migrants Council members at a press briefing held at the Press Club on 15 May 2025. Photo: TBS

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Migrants Council seeks stronger protections for abused returnees

In 2024, Bangladeshi migrants sent remittance worth a record $26.9 billion, a 23% increase from 2023. Photo: Reuters

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Malaysia asks Bangladesh to withdraw migrant labour probes

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Rights body urges syndicate-free hiring as expatriate adviser visits Malaysia