Year after year, migration costs continue to rise in Bangladesh. Studies and surveys show actual costs run several times higher, with a large share siphoned off by middlemen and labour-market syndicates. In contrast, the average monthly income stands at Tk23,693—meaning it takes more than 17 months on average to recover the migration cost. The report further states that for skilled male migrants, the cost rises to Tk427,217, with an average monthly income of Tk29,477. With a monthly salary of Tk16,678, it takes them nearly seven months to recover that amount.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 20, 2025 18:44 UTC