Dhaka, MINA – Thousands of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia say they have fallen victim to recruitment syndicates, fake job offers, and excessive migration costs, leaving many unemployed, indebted, and vulnerable to immigration violations despite paying large sums to secure work abroad.
Malaysia, one of Southeast Asia’s largest labor markets, has long been a preferred destination for Bangladeshi workers seeking higher incomes and better opportunities. However, interviews with Bangladeshi expatriates and community leaders across the country suggest that for many migrants, the promise of a better future has instead led to financial hardship and uncertainty.
Quoted from Dhaka Tribune on Wednesday (June 24), according to expatriates, irregularities in the recruitment process and the dominance of brokers and middlemen have been among the key reasons Malaysia has repeatedly suspended the intake of workers from Bangladesh over the years.
Many workers arrive in Malaysia after being promised jobs with specific companies, only to discover that no work is available upon arrival. Some remain unemployed for months, while others are forced to seek work elsewhere to survive. As a result, many end up working outside the terms of their permits, exposing themselves to immigration violations and legal complications.
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The issue has drawn renewed attention following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent visit to Malaysia, during which labor migration, the reopening of the labor market, and the situation of detained Bangladeshis were discussed with Malaysian leaders. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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