At least 4 killed in migrant shipwreck off Greek island

At least four migrants died when their boat sank on Monday off the Greek island of Samos, the Greek coastguard said
23 September 2024, 17:09 PM

150 more Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya

A fresh batch of 150 undocumented Bangladeshi migrants, who were detained in Libya's Ganfuda Detention Centre, returned home today
13 September 2024, 15:02 PM

14 migrants pardoned in UAE to return home this evening

The first group of Bangladeshi migrants, who have been granted pardons by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, are expected to return home this evening
7 September 2024, 11:03 AM

UAE visa restriction: We’re yet to get official confirmation, says state minister

State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury has said they have yet to receive any official confirmation from the UAE government regarding visa restrictions for Bangladeshis
24 July 2024, 13:09 PM

Labour market in Oman now open for 12 specific categories: minister

State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury, has announced that the Oman government has opened its labour market for Bangladesh in 12 categories -- including doctors, engineers, nurses, and teachers
9 July 2024, 14:35 PM

‘On this journey, no one cares if you live or die’

Refugees and migrants, including Bangladeshis, continue to face extreme forms of violence, human rights violations, and exploitation on land and sea routes through the African continent towards its Mediterranean coastline.
5 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Migration via Mediterranean: 'No one cares if you live or die'

Migrants face violence, exploitation on journey through the African continent towards the Mediterranean, according to new report
5 July 2024, 15:03 PM

Chaos over flights to KL: JS body for quick solution

A parliamentary body today recommended quick action and solution regarding the failure to send workers to Malaysia. They suggested taking actions as per the report of the inquiry committee, according to meeting sources.
2 July 2024, 15:12 PM

Malaysia jobseekers' woes: What steps have you taken so far?

The High Court today wanted to know from authorities concerned about the steps they have taken to address the mismanagement that prevented Bangladeshi jobseekers from reaching Malaysia before a May 31 deadline this year
30 June 2024, 13:11 PM

11 migrants dead, 64 missing after Mediterranean shipwrecks

Eleven migrants died and 64 were missing on Monday after two shipwrecks off southern Italy, according to a German charity, the Italian coast guard and United Nations agencies
17 June 2024, 18:05 PM

Oman to legalise 96,000 Bangladeshi workers: minister

The Oman government has assured to legalise 96,000 illegal Bangladeshi workers, State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare, Overseas, and Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury said today
11 June 2024, 12:53 PM

Police foil hunger strike of Italy-bound workers

A pre-scheduled hunger strike by workers aspiring to go to Italy was thwarted by police today
9 June 2024, 16:28 PM

17,000 workers’ fate up in the air

Despite getting emigration clearance, around 17,000 aspirant migrant workers could not fly to Malaysia before the May 31 deadline due to alleged mismanagement in the recruitment process.
3 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Migrant Worker Exploitation: The agencies picked by KL to blame

Dhaka wanted to allow all 1,520 licenced recruiting agencies to send manpower to Malaysia, but Kuala Lumpur selected only 101 agents, which industry insiders say are involved in manipulation and exploitation of migrants.
2 June 2024, 18:00 PM

16,970 workers missed deadline for reaching KL

Despite getting clearance from the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) a total of 16,970 migrant workers could not reach Malaysia before May 31, when the deadline for workers to enter the Southeast Asian country ended.
2 June 2024, 18:00 PM

16,970 failed to reach Malaysia for mismanagement

A total of 16,970 migrant workers failed to reach Malaysia before the deadline of May 31 due to mismanagement by government authorities and local recruiting agents
2 June 2024, 12:33 PM

Jobs in Malaysia: Mismanagement left over 3k workers with no ticket to KL

Mismanagement by government authorities and local recruiting agents led to over 3,000 workers failing to reach Malaysia before the deadline of May 31.
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt to punish those responsible for workers' harassment

Says state minister for expat welfare as up to four thousand Malaysian-bound migrant workers failed to fly to Malaysia before deadline
1 June 2024, 09:55 AM

Up to 4,000 Malaysia-bound workers failed to fly: BAIRA

Despite having the necessary documents, up to four thousand Bangladeshi migrant workers failed to go to Malaysia due to not getting air tickets, Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies said today
1 June 2024, 07:01 AM

Last day of entry to malaysia on work visa: Hundreds flock to Dhaka airport

Several hundred Malaysia-bound migrant workers waited for hours at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport amid uncertainties as the deadline for workers to enter the southeast Asian country ended yesterday.
31 May 2024, 18:00 PM