labour market

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
Migration

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

In 2021, Malaysia allowed only 100 Bangladeshi recruitment agencies to send workers, even though the country has over 2,500 registered agencies

They raised the concern during a human chain organised in front of the Probashi Kalyan Bhaban on 5 May 2025. Photo: Collected
Migration

Baira demands equal access for all agencies to Malaysian labour market

Office of the Anti-Corruption Commission. File Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

ACC sues 12 recruiting agencies over Malaysia labour market scam

Flags of Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia discuss labour issues, seek solutions for Iqama renewal fees

Infographic: TBS
Bangladesh

Labour market shrinking, unskilled migration increasing: RMMRU report

Logo of the Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (Baira). Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

BAIRA members urge Malaysian PM to prevent syndicate system in worker recruitment

Nizam Hazari (left), Lieutenant General (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury (middle) and Benjir Ahmed (right)
Corruption

Ex-FinMin Kamal's wife, daughter and 3 MPs under ACC scanner over Malaysian labour market racket

A file photo of State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury speaking to media. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Bangladesh not officially informed about UAE labour market closure: State minister

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
Migration

Malaysia will not extend deadline for Bangladeshi workers

Soon-to-be graduates at a Chinese work faire. Photo AFP
China

China making youth unemployment a 'top priority'

A file photo of State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury speaking to media. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Expat minister visits UAE, Qatar, Oman to strengthen labour market ties

Rizwanul Islam. Sketch: TBS
Supplement

Employment and labour market: Reversals, riddles and emerging issues

Sketch: TBS
Economy

Closer yet distant on gender parity