Labour market in Malaysia: Strict conditions raise fear of syndication

The criteria Malaysia has set for selecting Bangladeshi recruiting agencies for a fresh round of labour intake have stirred concern among experts, industry insiders, and government officials, who fear the conditions could concentrate power in the hands of a few large agencies.
19 November 2025, 18:31 PM

One dead, 10 rescued after boat with 90 migrants sinks: Malaysia police

Rescue operations were underway to locate survivors
9 November 2025, 05:34 AM

152 Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia protest forced repatriation

Migrants appoint legal counsel, refuse to return to work under same management
8 November 2025, 16:14 PM

KL to open its labour market to compliant agencies here

Malaysia is going to open its labour recruitment market to all eligible Bangladeshi agencies under a new, uniform selection system.
29 October 2025, 18:05 PM

At least 14 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey coast

Emergency services quoting an Afghan national, a survivor who swam ashore, said 18 people had set out on a rubber boat
24 October 2025, 13:44 PM

Bangladesh still locked out of key labour markets

Countries including the UAE, Malaysia, Oman and Bahrain have either shut or heavily restricted entry for Bangladeshi workers
21 September 2025, 18:10 PM

‘No agreement signed to enable 10,000 Bangladeshi students to work in Malaysia’

Malaysian higher education minister denies reports of ‘graduate pass’
25 August 2025, 12:19 PM

CA’s Malaysia tour boosts Dhaka-KL ties

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s visit to Malaysia has opened new areas of cooperation – both bilateral and regional -- especially in the efforts to address Myanmar conflicts and Rohingya crisis, as the two countries committed to building a future-oriented strategic partnership.
14 August 2025, 19:00 PM

Migration rights groups alarmed over possible clearing of Malaysia recruitment syndicate suspects

According to reports, the family of former finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal and three ex-MPs, allegedly linked to the syndicate, are set to be freed from allegations
12 August 2025, 16:18 PM

Yunus hails expat Bangladeshis’ role in driving economic recovery

He listened to their concerns and assured them that the issues raised would be addressed
12 August 2025, 14:22 PM

Bangladesh, Italy working to expedite process of pending work visa applications

A migration MoU signed on May 6 this year aims to facilitate regular recruitment and curb irregular migration
11 August 2025, 14:45 PM

Arrested workers used to send money to IS

Bangladeshi workers arrested in Malaysia on charges of involvement in terrorism were sending money to the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria and Bangladesh, Malaysian police chief Khalid Ismail has claimed.
4 July 2025, 20:09 PM

Malaysia may recruit up to 40k workers next year

Malaysia is expected to recruit a maximum of 30,000 to 40,000 workers from Bangladesh over the next year, said Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment.
2 July 2025, 18:10 PM

36 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia over militancy links

Malaysian police have detained 36 Bangladeshi nationals who were found to be directly “involved in a radical militant movement”, reports Malaysian outlet New Straits Times.
27 June 2025, 18:02 PM

Need to increase skilled workers for global labour market: Asif Nazrul

He stresses need for more skilled workers amid shifting global labour demands
31 May 2025, 15:15 PM

Migrants in Malaysia: Worker faces deportation after speaking up

Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.
17 May 2025, 18:30 PM

‘Contact me if you face any trouble’

Asif Nazrul, adviser for law and expatriates’ welfare ministries, has given his contact information to some Bangladeshis working in Malaysia, urging them to contact him if they face any trouble.
14 May 2025, 18:01 PM

BAIRA urges govt to reopen Malaysian labour market

"We, the recruiters, stand united for the interest of the country and its people"
5 May 2025, 14:52 PM

UAE visa issuance for Bangladeshis gets momentum

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday informed the government of the progress of visa issuance for Bangladeshis to the gulf nation, following sustained diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
4 May 2025, 18:01 PM

Bangladesh tops sea arrivals to Italy

The number of Bangladeshis crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Italy doubled in the first two months this year compared to the same period last year.
18 April 2025, 18:01 PM