Migrant workers are one of the pillars of the economy of Bangladesh, which is one of the world鈥檚 largest sources of migrant labour. Millions of Bangladeshis work in different parts of the world, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe and America. Their remittances enrich the foreign exchange reserve and pull many families out of poverty. However, the workers are often victims of exploitation and policy gaps. Failure to formulate and implement effective policies for them is a sad picture. This is not only a humanitarian crisis but also an important issue of the economy.
Migrant workers are mainly unskilled and low-skilled, many of whom face various forms of exploitation and deprivation, either because of language problems or they are minorities. They face everything from visa and employment costs to workplace insecurity and often low or uncertain wages. In most cases,