Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi men were enticed by the prospect of jobs and fair pay under relaxed recruitment policies in Malaysia, only to find themselves among the ranks of the unemployed upon arrival. End the exploitation, hold those responsible to account
Migrant workers who experienced fraud to secure overseas jobs are facing additional sufferings while seeking compensation because of procedural complexities at the Bureau of Manpower, Employment, and Training (BMET). It takes at least four months to one year for the disposal of any compensation claims lodged with the government body dealing with the migration issues,
Inward remittance fell in the fourth quarter of 2023-24 fiscal year thanks to the increased use of informal channels like hundi despite a sharp rise in the number of Bangladeshi migrant workers, according to Bangladesh Bank data.