Md Abbas

Labour migration from Bangladesh to several major overseas destinations, including Malaysia and the UAE, has remained stalled for years, leaving tens of thousands of aspiring migrant workers in uncertainty.

Holidaymakers heading home for Eid-ul-Fitr have, for the most part, travelled on smoother roads and steady waterways -- though rail disruptions cast a shadow over journeys to the north.

The ongoing military escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is disrupting global transport routes, airspace access, and economic activity in the Gulf region. For Bangladesh, where labour migration to and remittance inflows from the Middle East are crucial, the conflict poses serious economic risks.

When Liza Akter left for Saudi Arabia two years ago, she hoped the job would help secure a better future for her two children.

Maherin Chowdhury rescued at least 20 children from the burning Milestone school building

The cancellation of 222 flights and suspension of six Middle Eastern routes over the past five days is likely to put a heavy burden on Bangladesh’s labour market and the economy.

7-year-old's brutal death in Sitakunda exposes child safety crisis

Bangladeshi expatriates across parts of the Middle East are living in fear and uncertainty after another Bangladeshi was killed and two others were injured in Bahrain yesterday.