She left Bangladesh with hope; returned pregnant and broken
4 June 2026, 00:36 AM
Migration
Italy-bound fortune seekers: Scarred, they return to debt and isolation
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Undocumented
Remittance crosses $3 billion mark for sixth consecutive month
1 June 2026, 18:15 PM
Business
170 repatriated from Libya
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
NRB
Qatar seeks more skilled Bangladeshi workers for development projects
18 May 2026, 18:55 PM
Migration
Dhaka division receives half of Bangladesh’s March remittance: Central Bank report
17 May 2026, 17:10 PM
Business
Mymensingh man killed in Ukraine drone strike after joining Russian army, family says
12 May 2026, 21:55 PM
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Bangladeshi expat shot dead in South Africa, family says
10 May 2026, 14:08 PM
Expat death
Analysis / Move for zero-cost recruitment to Malaysia raises hope
3 May 2026, 14:20 PM
Migration
174 Bangladeshis return from Libya
23 April 2026, 16:44 PM
Migration
‘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
175 irregular migrants return from Libya on special flight
Govt and IOM coordinate repatriation of Bangladeshis from Benghazi to Dhaka
21 August 2025, 13:46 PM
Two Bangladeshis charged with terrorism-related offences in Malaysia
The accused are Md Mamun Ali, 31, and Refat Bishat, 27, reports Bernama
15 August 2025, 14:03 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
Forex reserves cross $25b again
Country’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $25 billion mark for the second time this year, thanks to an increased inflow of foreign currency from remittance and exports.
6 August 2025, 18:10 PM
Remittance surges 30% in July
Remittance surged 30 percent year-on-year in July, the first month of the current fiscal year, maintaining buoyancy in inflows as more than 40 lakh Bangladeshis have gone abroad for work over the past four years.
3 August 2025, 20:03 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
Remittance up by $6.4b in FY25
Remittance in Bangladesh crossed $30 billion for the first time and rose by a record $6.4 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25.
1 July 2025, 21:49 PM
Remittance flows over $30 billion in FY25
Remittance inflows crossed the $30 billion mark on Saturday, two days before the fiscal year is due to end, making it the highest receipts yet in Bangladesh’s history.
29 June 2025, 18:20 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
158 undocumented Bangladeshis return from Libya
Most returnees had illegally entered Libya to reach Europe by sea
17 June 2025, 16:43 PM
Family pays Tk 42 lakh, still loses son to traffickers in Libya
At least 15 more Bangladeshis are still held in the same 'game room'
5 June 2025, 17:42 PM
Migrant workers overlooked again
Despite high hopes, the budget did not introduce any new initiatives aimed at improving migrant workers' welfare, standard of living, healthcare, or security
2 June 2025, 18:39 PM
Remittance jumps 32% in May
Bangladesh recorded a sharp rise in remittance inflows in May, as migrant workers sent more money home in the run-up to Eid-ul-Azha, which falls in early June.
1 June 2025, 18:59 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
New platform for foreign airlines GSA launched
According to the forum members, 28 GSA companies are currently active in Bangladesh
26 May 2025, 05:46 AM
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