Record $35.5 billion remittance came in FY26

Overall remittance inflows grew 17.30 percent year-on-year in FY26
1 July 2026, 17:46 PM

7 Malaysian MPs raise monopoly concerns over Turap recruitment platform

Lawmakers demand transparency as Malaysia considers a new digital system for recruiting foreign workers
29 June 2026, 20:47 PM

The hidden tax on Bangladesh's diaspora

Why Bangladesh punches below its weight in remittance
29 June 2026, 18:52 PM

Rich countries reap big economic gains from immigration, study says

An influx equal to 1% of a country’s population was linked to a 1.9% rise in productivity over 10 years
25 June 2026, 22:05 PM

‘Take steps to bring back our loved ones’

Family members of 27 fishermen, who were imprisoned by Myanmar authorities after allegedly entering Myanmar’s territorial waters in December last year and March this year, gathered at Shahbagh Intersection in Dhaka yesterday, demanding that the government secure their relatives’ return.
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Ahead of Malaysia trip, PM urged to end recruitment syndicate system

Migrant Welfare Network writes to Tarique Rahman, calls for bilateral labour agreement and regularisation of undocumented workers
17 June 2026, 21:44 PM

5 Bangladeshis among 6 Hyundai employees charged in Singapore bribery case

The accused allegedly accepted or sought bribes to overlook unsafe work practices at a major construction project
13 June 2026, 22:04 PM

She left Bangladesh with hope; returned pregnant and broken

A woman's journey to Saudi Arabia, arranged through a broker, spiralled into alleged trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation and imprisonment
4 June 2026, 00:36 AM

Italy-bound fortune seekers: Scarred, they return to debt and isolation

Concrete houses with bright colours are dotted across several villages in Shariatpur, standing as proof of the hard-earned economic success of Bangladeshi migrants in Italy.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Remittance crosses $3 billion mark for sixth consecutive month

Bangladesh received $3.42 billion in remittances in May this year as migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more money home to help their families celebrate Eid-ul-Azha.
1 June 2026, 18:15 PM

170 repatriated from Libya

A total of 170 Bangladeshis were repatriated home from Libya yesterday.
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Qatar seeks more skilled Bangladeshi workers for development projects

The Gulf nation is interested in recruiting electricians, plumbers, AC technicians and welders from five designated centres
18 May 2026, 18:55 PM

Dhaka division receives half of Bangladesh’s March remittance: Central Bank report

Out of $3.75 billion, Dhaka received $1.85 billion, Ctg ranked second with $1.16 billion
17 May 2026, 17:10 PM

Mymensingh man killed in Ukraine drone strike after joining Russian army, family says

Family members say Abdur Rahim had gone to Russia as a migrant worker and are now seeking government help to bring his body home
12 May 2026, 21:55 PM

Bangladeshi expat shot dead in South Africa, family says

Body of Sumon, a businessman, may reach Bangladesh on Tuesday
10 May 2026, 14:08 PM

Move for zero-cost recruitment to Malaysia raises hope

Experts call for end to malpractices, syndicate control in labour migration system to ensure success of the new policy
3 May 2026, 14:20 PM

174 Bangladeshis return from Libya

Most of the returnees had allegedly travelled to Libya through human traffickers in hopes of reaching Europe by sea, with many later facing detention, abduction and torture
23 April 2026, 16:44 PM

Missions working 24/7 to protect Bangladeshis in war-hit countries: Shama Obaed

Govt considering plan to develop an 'expatriate city', Nurul Haque Nur says
12 April 2026, 18:06 PM

Malaysia to reopen jobs market for Bangladeshis after two-year freeze: Mahdi Amin

Recruitment may resume soon under a more transparent, lower-cost process, he says
12 April 2026, 16:56 PM

Israeli bomb attack in Beirut kills Bangladeshi worker

Dipali, of Faridpur, was killed while staying with her employers in the Hamra area, according to Bangladesh Embassy
10 April 2026, 19:29 PM

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
Dhaka Khulna Chittagong