Joint janaza held for 7 Naogaon expats killed in Saudi factory fire
28 August 2026
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Expat death
Govt to introduce ‘Expatriates Card’ to promote formal remittance channels: Minister
17 August 2026
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NRB
Bangladesh among top 5 sources of UK asylum claims, but few approved: High commissioner
9 August 2026
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Work and Migration
Overseas jobs fall to five-year low amid Middle East uncertainty
5 August 2026
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Economy
Saudi eases residential permit renewal rules for foreign workers
4 August 2026
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Work and Migration
HC orders passport applications of expat Bangladeshis cleared within 60 days
2 August 2026
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NRB
US deports 23 more Bangladeshis amid immigration crackdown
30 July 2026
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Work and Migration
Sold into cyber slavery / How Bangladeshi jobseekers are trafficked into Cambodia's scam compounds
16 July 2026
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Manpower fraud
Bangladeshi extradited from Brazil to US over migrant smuggling charges
15 July 2026
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Work and Migration
US-Bangla Airlines to resume Dhaka-Kathmandu flights in September
14 July 2026
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Airlines and Operators
Pay Cut Row in Biman: Carrier ‘losing money’ for ticket cancellations
Biman is getting an unusually high number of ticket cancellations and the national flag carriers claims it was due to pilots’ threat of not operating additional flights.
17 July 2021
‘Set up quality training facilities, explore new markets for migrants’
Experts in an online consultation yesterday said the expatriates’ welfare ministry needs to spend its fiscal budget aptly to enhance overall labour migration situation, especially on quality training facilities and exploring new markets.
17 July 2021
Biman incurs ticket cancellations as pilots decide to refrain from operating extra flights
Biman Bangladesh Airlines incurred large numbers of ticket cancellations on various routes, mainly to the Middle Eastern destinations, since Biman pilots decided to refrain from operating extra flights unless authorities address salary disparity between them and other Biman employees by July 30.
17 July 2021
‘Threats by pilots to refrain from extra flights tarnished Biman’s commercial interest’
The national airliner today said threats by pilots of Biman that that they would refrain from flying extra flights if the authorities do not address salary disparity between pilots and other employees by July 30 tarnished Biman's commercial interest.
15 July 2021
Hello Kishwar Chowdhury
Bangladeshi-Australian Kishwar Chowdhury Nupur clinched the title of second runner up in the most popular reality show in Australia titled ‘MasterChef Australia’.
15 July 2021
Explore ‘Bengal Tiger’ market!
When Harry Verweij arrived as Dutch ambassador three years ago, he had little idea about Bangladesh’s dynamism and thriving businesses. During his tenure, he discovered the immense potential the country holds. He shared thoughts on the future and challenges while talking to The Daily Star before he leaves Dhaka tomorrow.
14 July 2021
Salary disparity: Biman pilots threaten to go on strike
Pilots of Biman Bangladesh Airlines vowed to wage bolder demonstration as authorities of the national flag carrier issued an order without addressing salary disparity between its pilots and other employees.
14 July 2021
For Bangladesh, Kishwar has already won
Kishwar Chowdhury, the Aussie home cook of Bangladeshi origin, didn’t win the MasterChef Australia title. She placed third. But for us, Bangladeshis who have been closely following her rise and rise on arguably the most popular reality show on food, Kishwar has already won.
13 July 2021
Traffickers abuse visit, on-arrival visas
Abusing visit visas and on-arrival visas, a transnational syndicate has been trafficking people from Bangladesh to different countries, including the Middle East and Europe.
13 July 2021
Ami Probashi App Registration - Protect data of migrant workers: speakers
Bangladesh Civil Society for Migrants yesterday urged the government to protect data provided by migrant workers when registering for “Ami Probashi” app, which is a prerequisite for Covid-19 vaccine registration.
13 July 2021
US-Bangla, NovoAir to resume domestic flights from July 15
US-Bangla Airlines and NovoAir will resume flights on all domestic routes from July 15 in compliance with health regulations.
13 July 2021
Biman flight returns from Abu Dhabi with 120 passengers after fixing technical glitch
After remaining stranded for several hours due to technical glitch, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight finally landed at the Dhaka airport today morning from Abu Dhabi with 120 passengers on board.
13 July 2021
Emirates extends flight suspension from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to UAE till July 21
The suspension on inbound passenger flights of Dubai-based airline Emirates from Bangladesh and three other South Asian countries -- India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka -- to the UAE has been extended till at least July 21 following a second wave of the Covid-19.
12 July 2021
Illegal Migration: 2 Bangladeshis among 12 dead in Turkey bus crash
A bus carrying Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi migrants crashed in eastern Turkey early yesterday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 26 others, local authorities said.
11 July 2021
Bangladeshi among 12 killed as bus carrying migrants crashes in eastern Turkey
A bus carrying Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi migrants crashed in eastern Turkey earlier today, killing at least 12 and injuring 26 others, Reuters reports quoting local authorities.
11 July 2021
IOM helped 1,473 migrants come home last year
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has supported 1,473 Bangladeshi migrants in returning home voluntarily last year, the UN migration agency has said.
10 July 2021
Peter Haas to be the US ambassador to Bangladesh
US President Joe Biden nominated Peter D Haas as the new US ambassador to Bangladesh.
10 July 2021
Halt all on-arrival visas
Due to the pandemic, visa on-arrival for citizens of all countries has been suspended since June last year. Nevertheless, many foreign nationals are still arriving at the airport and applying for on-arrival visas.
10 July 2021
Home ministry reminds civil aviation ministry, CAAB of on-arrival visa suspension
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, visa on-arrival had been closed since June 2020. Nevertheless, many foreign investors and businessmen are still arriving at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) and applying for on-arrival visas.
10 July 2021
Interfaith marriage: Bangladeshi community remains ill at ease
As a psychiatrist based in Australia, I write legal reports for those Bangladeshis seeking refugee status.
10 July 2021
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