Kuala Lumpur has recently tightened the intake of Bangladeshi workers due to concerns about abuse, debt bondage, and excessive recruitment fees.

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman begins first foreign visit to Malaysia and China to boost investment, jobs and strategic ties with Asian partners.

Rahman’s decision to first travel to Malaysia is seen as part of his govt’s careful balancing between India and China in line with its “Bangladesh First” policy | India News

The premier kicks off his two-day state visit by meeting Bangladeshi expats in Malaysia

High-level talks will follow the initial leaders’ meeting in Malaysia’s admin capital

The talks follow a private meeting between premiers Tarique Rahman and Anwar Ibrahim

Kuala Lumpur has restricted the hiring of workers from Bangladesh since 2024 amid reports of debt bondage and forced labour

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged stronger protections for Bangladeshi migrant workers on Monday, after a series of labor abuses affecting the Southeast…

He has urged his Malaysian counterpart to open up the labour market while ensuring Bangladeshi workers are not exploited

Wide-ranging discussions have included ASEAN ties, FTA talks, trade deals and Rohingya repatriation

Both sides seek to ensure that the hiring process for Bangladeshi workers is transparent to protect their interests.

Malaysia's Prime Minister pledges to enhance protections for Bangladeshi workers amidst ongoing labor abuse concerns during a joint press conference.

A bilateral meeting has been held between a delegation from Bangladesh and one from Malaysia at the Malaysian prime minister's office, “Perdana Putra”, in Putrajaya, the…

He says top Malaysian corporate leaders met Tarique during the Kuala Lumpur visit

Labour exports and a future free trade deal dominate bilateral discussions

Kuala Lumpur has recently tightened the intake of Bangladeshi workers due to concerns about abuse, debt bondage, and excessive recruitment fees.