Joint janaza held for 7 Naogaon expats killed in Saudi factory fire
28 August 2026
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Expat death
Govt to introduce ‘Expatriates Card’ to promote formal remittance channels: Minister
17 August 2026
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NRB
Bangladesh among top 5 sources of UK asylum claims, but few approved: High commissioner
9 August 2026
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Work and Migration
Overseas jobs fall to five-year low amid Middle East uncertainty
5 August 2026
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Economy
Saudi eases residential permit renewal rules for foreign workers
4 August 2026
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Work and Migration
HC orders passport applications of expat Bangladeshis cleared within 60 days
2 August 2026
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NRB
US deports 23 more Bangladeshis amid immigration crackdown
30 July 2026
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Work and Migration
Sold into cyber slavery / How Bangladeshi jobseekers are trafficked into Cambodia's scam compounds
16 July 2026
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Manpower fraud
Bangladeshi extradited from Brazil to US over migrant smuggling charges
15 July 2026
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Work and Migration
US-Bangla Airlines to resume Dhaka-Kathmandu flights in September
14 July 2026
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Airlines and Operators
Over 100 Bangladeshi workers unpaid in Malaysia for 6 months
Malaysian labour department probe finds 169 workers affected at construction company
16 March 2026
US-Israel war on Iran: Notice issued on visa extension for Bangladeshi expats
Workers for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Bahrain will need to apply for visa renewal, says expatriates' welfare ministry
14 March 2026
165 repatriated from Libya
A total of 165 Bangladeshi nationals have been repatriated from Libya with the assistance of the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the foreign affairs ministry, the expatriates’ welfare ministry, the Libyan government, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
7 March 2026
Govt confirms 2 Bangladeshis killed, 7 injured in the Middle East
Foreign Ministry verifies deaths in UAE and Bahrain, reports injuries in Kuwait; embassies directed to ensure safety of over 6 million Bangladeshis in the region
2 March 2026
Over $3 billion remittance came in February
This is the highest amount in at least seven fiscal years
1 March 2026
At least four Bangladeshis injured in drone attack near Kuwait airport
Injured Bangladeshis receiving medical support, expatriates’ welfare ministry says
1 March 2026
US deports 29 more Bangladeshis in immigration crackdown
Many returnees spent Tk 45-70 lakh through brokers
28 February 2026
Bangladesh embassy advises citizens in Qatar to stay indoors
Biman urges Middle East-bound passengers to stay home for now
28 February 2026
‘She does not talk, but at least she’s alive’
Out of contact since 2021, Rizia Begum was found unidentified at Dhaka airport; her children had already begun mourning her
24 February 2026
Remittance inflow jumps 45% ahead of polls
Migrants sent home $3.17 billion in January
1 February 2026
Saudi Arabia: One-way airfare for workers now Tk 20,000
The government has taken an initiative to ensure affordable travel facilities for Bangladeshi workers in Saudi Arabia.
31 January 2026
Airlines cheer as surcharges slashed
The government has slashed the fees for landing, air navigation, parking and embarkation, much to the relief of the local airlines which have been saddled by the high surcharges.
23 January 2026
US deports 36 Bangladeshis amid crackdown on illegal immigrants
Many returnees spent Tk 30-80 lakh through brokers
20 January 2026
35 Bangladeshis return home after job dismissals in Russia
Returnees allege deception by recruiting agency
18 January 2026
Banks asked to settle inward remittances in a day
Banks must promptly notify customers once an inward remittance message is received
8 January 2026
Labour migration up 12% despite challenges
Labour migration from Bangladesh increased nearly 12 percent last year despite growing global restrictions, rising migration costs, and safety concerns for migrant workers.
7 January 2026
Highest ever remittance came in 2025
Migrants sent home $32.8 billion in the just-concluded year
1 January 2026
'Bangladesh has become quite famous globally for submission of fake documents'
Chief Adviser Yunus says migration system heavily dominated by brokers and syndicates
17 December 2025
Bangladeshi survivor's first-hand account of Mediterranean migrant boat capsize
Tells a harrowing tale of boats being shot at by coast guards and their boat by ploughed by a coast guard ship
8 December 2025
Female migration declines amid abuse, unsafe conditions
The migration of female workers abroad has been gradually declining over the last four years due to multiple problems, including the lack of exploration of new labour markets, unsafe working conditions, and abuse in destination countries.
5 December 2025
The Parliament Watch
On 12 February, 2026, Bangladesh held its 13th National Parliamentary Election, bringing in a new parliament with a BNP-led majority. But elections are only the beginning of accountability. Who are these people now entrusted with public power, and what do they own, earn, and do with it? The Parliament Watch tracks the declared wealth, words, and work of every elected representative throughout their entire tenure. Use this page to keep an eye on your MPs and Ministers.
Wealth Distribution by Party
BNP
Jamaat
NCP
Others
Suspended / Not Held
Lower Assets
Higher Assets