malaysia

Bangladesh and Malaysia must break the recruitment syndicate’s grip

Bangladesh-Malaysia labour migration has followed a familiar pattern over the past five decades: the market opens, allegations of excessive costs and irregularities arise, migrants suffer, recruitment is suspended and attempts are made at reform.
31 August 2026

338 Bangladeshi recruiting agencies can send workers to Malaysia: Ministry

25 agencies selected directly, 312 to work as associates, while BOESL will also take part
28 August 2026

Bangladesh grouped with UAE, Syria, Bhutan and Macau

The seven group winners will join nine teams that have already qualified for the finals through the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.
27 August 2026

Rajshahi Stars out after second defeat

Rajshahi Stars suffered their second successive defeat in the preliminary stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League, losing 2-1 to hosts Sabah FC of Malaysia in their second Group A match in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday.
20 August 2026

Malaysia to resume hiring Bangladeshis in late August: Mahdi Amin

Malaysia will resume the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in the last week of next month, PM’s Adviser and Spokesperson Mahdi Amin said yesterday.
31 July 2026

Five ideas to turn PM’s Malaysia visit into a strategic reset in ties

When Prime Minister Tarique Rahman lands in Kuala Lumpur on June 21, the weight of this visit will be unmistakable.
19 June 2026

Vietnam thru to Asian Cup as Malaysia hit with 3-0 forfeits

Malaysia's 2027 Asian Cup hopes are over after the country was hit with 3-0 forfeits in two qualifiers for fielding ineligible players, the regional football body said Tuesday, sending Vietnam through instead.
17 March 2026

Bangladeshi applicants face delay as Malaysia suspends online visa system for maintenance

Applicants told MyVISA portal is offline from Feb 10 for system maintenance
10 February 2026

FIFA overturns three Malaysia matches amid player eligibility scandal

FIFA has overturned the results of three Malaysia matches after finding they had fielded ineligible players, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the team amid a widening document forgery scandal.
17 December 2025

Butler's charges suffer narrow defeat against Malaysia

Bangladesh women’s football team’s return to the National Stadium in Dhaka after 12 years ended in disappointment as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Malaysia in the opening match of the Infinix Tri-Nation Series on Wednesday.
26 November 2025

FIFA suspends seven Malaysia players over forged documents

FIFA on Friday suspended seven Malaysia national team players for 12 months and fined the country's football association 350,000 Swiss francs ($440,000) over forged documents used for an Asia Cup qualifier.
26 September 2025

Malaysia agrees to recruit 'large number' of Bangladeshi workers

Assurance will be given to ensure their wages, safety, and overall welfare, according to ministry officials
15 May 2025

Malaysia to relax laws on public protests

Anwar said Thursday "that from now on, no approval is required except for a five-day notification to the police".
13 February 2025

All aboard! Explore Asia’s 5 most Instagrammable train stations

Train stations in Asia are not just transit points but architectural landmarks blending culture, history, and design. Must-see stations include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kanazawa Station, Gyeonghwa Station, Hong Kong West Kowloon, and Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.
19 December 2024

Forget Bali—These 4 destinations redefine 'bucket list' travel

Discover unique travel experiences with these offbeat destinations. Adventure awaits beyond tourist hotspots!
4 December 2024

Shakib Khan’s ‘Dorod’ to premiere in cinemas across Malaysia

Shakib Khan’s latest film, “Dorod”, which premiered on November 15, is set for an international release. Directed by Anonno Mamun, the movie will open in 18 cinemas across Malaysia on December 6.  
2 December 2024

4 budget-friendly destinations under TK 50,000 for Bangladeshi travellers

Here are 4 top travel destinations you can explore with a roundtrip flight ticket costing less than Tk 50,000.
20 November 2024

Extradition of 2 businessmen: Malaysia asks Bangladesh to clarify purpose

Malaysia's inspector-general of police will handle the matter in liaison with his Bangladesh counterpart
10 November 2024

Dreaming of coral islands? Here are 6 that might ruin your Instagram with their perfection

Formed by the accumulation of coral reefs over centuries, these beautiful destinations attract over 350 million tourists every year from all over the world. Don't believe us? Well, here are 5 coral islands that are popular with travel enthusiasts all over the world.
21 October 2024

Malaysia arrests CEO of Islamic firm as police widen raids in child sex abuse case

Police last week rescued more than 400 children and youths from the homes they said were run by GISB, though the firm has denied managing the shelters. Many of those rescued showed signs of neglect, as well as physical and sexual abuse, officials say.
19 September 2024