Photo: MinistryDHAKA, April 9, 2026 (BSS) - Following effective steps taken by the government of Bangladesh, Malaysia has agreed to reopen its labor market for Bangladeshi workers and reduce migration costs. Both the sides agreed to accelerate the process of reopening Malaysia's labor market for Bangladeshi workers based on sector-specific demand and to ensure a fair, ethical and transparent recruitment system. At the meeting, Prime Minister Ibrahim congratulated Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his election and invited him to visit Malaysia at a convenient time. Earlier, a bilateral meeting on labor migration was held in Putrajaya in a cordial and constructive atmosphere. The statement further noted that both sides discussed concerns regarding ongoing legal cases related to human trafficking in labor recruitment.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 09, 2026 13:05 UTC