Detention and subsequent deportation, unemployment, and violation of employment contract by not providing promised job and wage were among the key reasons behind untimely return of 218 migrants from abroad, found a telephonic survey.
After years of advocacy from migrant rights groups, the government amended the The Overseas Employment and Migrants Act by publishing a gazette on September 21, recognising roles of sub-agents in labour migration sector.
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BCSM Chair Prof CR Abrar also focused strongly on expanding skill development knowledge.
Former foreign secretary Shahidul Haque indicated on the importance of political commitment regarding the wellbeing of migrant workers.
Anisul Islam Mahmud, chairman of the parliamentary committee on Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Ministry, said proper allocation and dissemination of appropriate information should be a significant objective to enhance the current status of labour migration.
Lawmaker Tanvir Shakil Joy, member of the caucus, said the state is doing very little in comparison to the role of migrant workers in the country s development.
Bangladesh ambassador to Jordan Nahida Sobhan urged to integrate the activities of different ministries in national budget allocation process.