Over 4.32 lakh workers sent abroad, remittance hits $24.75b in 7 months

More than 4.32 lakh Bangladeshi workers have been sent abroad and remittance inflow has reached $24.75 billion over the past seven months since the current BNP-led government took office in February 2026. 

The figures were presented at the first meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Thursday.

According to data presented at the meeting, a total of 4,32,786 Bangladeshi workers, including 36,590 women, were sent to various countries between 18 February and 30 September. During the same period, remittance earnings rose to $24.75 billion, registering an increase of approximately $2.80 billion compared to the preceding period.

Chairman of the JS committee AKM Fazlul Haque Milon presided over the meeting, which was attended by committee members—Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury, State Minister Md Nurul Hoque, Golam Mohammad Siraj, Md Jasim Uddin, Rafiqul Islam Hilali, Nasir Uddin Ahmed, Md Anwarul Islam and Abul Kawsar Mohammad Nazrul Islam.

The ministry’s secretary, heads of different departments and agencies under the ministry, and officials concerned from the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat were also present at the meeting. 

The committee reviewed the overall activities and budget allocation of the ministry. It recommended that officials of the ministry work with greater vigilance to prevent irregularities, corruption and any deviations in its activities.

The committee also stressed the need to ensure that migrant workers do not face negligence or harassment upon arrival at airports in Bangladesh. 

It recommended that the authorities keep close watch on the treatment of returning expatriate workers and provide them with the necessary assistance.