In the first phase, 112 Bangladeshi nationals are set to receive employment opportunities in Malaysia free of cost. The government has announced this information. Meanwhile, the migration cost for workers going to Malaysia has been fixed at Tk 154,000.

Free Employment Opportunity

Under the first phase announced by the government, a total of 112 workers will be sent to Malaysia without any charges. According to relevant sources, no migration fee or other costs will be collected from these workers. This initiative is seen as part of the government's special efforts to export skilled manpower.

Migration Cost Determination

The government has set the maximum migration cost at Tk 154,000 for workers intending to go to Malaysia. This decision is expected to curb the practice of collecting excessive amounts from prospective migrants. The fixed cost is likely to include visa fees, air tickets, medical fees, and other administrative expenses.

Context and Significance

A significant number of workers travel to Malaysia each year from Bangladesh for foreign employment. However, there have been numerous allegations of irregularities and malpractices regarding migration costs in the past. Observers view the new cost determination and the initiative to send workers free of cost in the first phase as a positive step toward establishing transparency and good governance.

Next Steps

The process of sending the 112 selected workers to Malaysia under the first phase of this government initiative is expected to begin soon. There is potential for further expansion of this program in the future.