migrant workers

Workers deserve a better deal in new Bangladesh

We must honour their sacrifices in July uprising through proper initiatives and reforms

A welcome move for migrant workers

Dedicated lounge at the Dhaka airport highlights the critical role of remittance earners.

Pope says migrant workers need 'a fair wage'

There are an estimated 170 million migrant workers around the world -- about five percent of the global workforce -- according to the International Labour Organization.

Break the syndicates, not the dreams of Malaysia-bound workers

It appears that the government is not interested in taking even the minimal responsibilities regarding the migrant workers.

Must history repeat itself with the Malaysian labour market?

Address recurring irregularities, investigate high-level officials involved in the corrupt process in both countries

Save our migrants in Malaysia

Bangladeshi migrants face unmet promises and exploitative employers in Malaysia.

Migrating to a life of unemployment

End the exploitation, hold those responsible to account

Policy actions can aid reintegration of returnee migrants

The return and reintegration of migrants is an integral part of the migration cycle

Bangladesh must harness the potential of its diaspora

Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

Workers deserve a better deal in new Bangladesh

We must honour their sacrifices in July uprising through proper initiatives and reforms

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

A welcome move for migrant workers

Dedicated lounge at the Dhaka airport highlights the critical role of remittance earners.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

Pope says migrant workers need 'a fair wage'

There are an estimated 170 million migrant workers around the world -- about five percent of the global workforce -- according to the International Labour Organization.

June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024

Break the syndicates, not the dreams of Malaysia-bound workers

It appears that the government is not interested in taking even the minimal responsibilities regarding the migrant workers.

May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024

Must history repeat itself with the Malaysian labour market?

Address recurring irregularities, investigate high-level officials involved in the corrupt process in both countries

April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

Save our migrants in Malaysia

Bangladeshi migrants face unmet promises and exploitative employers in Malaysia.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Migrating to a life of unemployment

End the exploitation, hold those responsible to account

January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024

Policy actions can aid reintegration of returnee migrants

The return and reintegration of migrants is an integral part of the migration cycle

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Bangladesh must harness the potential of its diaspora

Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Relaxed incentive rules send remittance to a four-month high

Migrant workers sent home $1.98 billion in October, a four-month high, as banks stepped up efforts to woo more remittance buoyed by a relaxed central bank rule on incentive, a development that is expected to give some relief to a country reeling under the foreign exchange crisis.