President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for ensuring safe migration, creating decent employment opportunities and developing skilled workforces to strengthen Bangladesh's position on the global stage.
“Let us build a Bangladesh where migration will be safe, employment will be decent, skilled workforce will strengthen the country's position in the global market, and expatriate and returning workers will become equal partners in national development,” he said.
The President said this at a programme at Hotel InterContinental this afternoon marking the 30th founding anniversary of the Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU) and the Sonar Manush Sammilan-2026.
Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury, Prime Minister's Political Adviser Zahir Uddin Swapon spoke at the event as distinguished guests.
At the event, the President called upon all stakeholders, including the government and the opposition, to work together to ensure the rights and protection of migrants.
“We must remember that behind every dollar of remittance lies a person's labour, sacrifice and dreams. Protecting their rights, ensuring their dignity and utilising their achievements for the country's development are our collective responsibilities,” he said.
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