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Two Bangladeshis charged with terrorism-related offences in Malaysia

The accused are Md Mamun Ali, 31, and Refat Bishat, 27, reports Bernama

1d ago

News Analysis / 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.

1d ago

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

4d ago

Yunus hails expat Bangladeshis’ role in driving economic recovery

He listened to their concerns and assured them that the issues raised would be addressed

4d ago

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

5d ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1m ago

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

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.

Migrants in Malaysia: Worker faces deportation after speaking up

Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.

Two Bangladeshis charged with terrorism-related offences in Malaysia

The accused are Md Mamun Ali, 31, and Refat Bishat, 27, reports Bernama

1d ago

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.

1d ago

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

4d ago

Yunus hails expat Bangladeshis’ role in driving economic recovery

He listened to their concerns and assured them that the issues raised would be addressed

4d ago

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

5d ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1m ago

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.

1m ago

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.

1m ago

Jet crash: Another teacher of Milestone dies of injuries

A teacher, who suffered critical injuries in the air force jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara’s Diabari, died yesterday at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, 24 days after the incident.