A survey released by Bangladesh-based international development organization Brac last week revealed 87% of the country's returnee migrants -- amid the Covid-19 pandemic -- are still struggling without any source of income in their changed circumstances. Monir said he spent his all deposited money and took loan from neighbours in exchange of high interest to tackle the situation. Many of them are taking support and loan from their relatives and neighbours to lead their daily life and cover family expenses. Another expatriate, Abul Kalam Azad, came to Bangladesh on February 5 with a return ticket for March 19. He also said Bangladesh is also working on repatriating expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 30, 2020 11:03 UTC