Bangladesh’s overseas migration dropped by 27.4% in 2024, with migrant numbers falling to 10,09,146 from 13,90,811 in 2023, according to Ami Probashi’s Annual Report 2024. The sharp decline, particularly between May and September, was attributed to political and economic instabilities. Despite this, female BMET registration nearly doubled, rising from 2.78% in 2023 to 4.79% in 2024. Saudi Arabia remained the top destination, accounting for 62.17% of total migration (627,000 workers), while Malaysia saw a decline to 93,000 workers due to policy changes. General Training Enrolment for overseas jobs dropped by 52.5% to 112,166. Dhaka sent the most migrants (2.64 lakh), followed by Chattogram (2.31 lakh). Experts suggested that better training, gender-inclusive policies, and improved foreign labour agreements could help revitalize the migration sector. The report also highlighted a shift in female employment trends, with more women opting for tech-related jobs over traditional domestic roles.
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