It is a matter of grave concern that the fate of many Malaysia-bound Bangladeshi workers has been thrown into uncertainty and some 17,000 workers could not be sent by the May 31 deadline despite having everything including permission ready for them. And even despite getting emigration clearance, around 17,000 aspirant migrant workers could not fly to Malaysia before the May 31 deadline due to alleged mismanagement in the recruitment process.
While replying to supplementary questions from Opposition Chief Whip Mujibul Haque Chunnu during the question-answer session in the House, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sounded the note of warnings, saying stern action would be taken against those who are responsible for failure to send migrant workers to Malaysia. The government is investigating the problems that have taken place this time. The government is determined to try those who are responsible for the recent failure to send workers to Malaysia.
Some workers were sent (to Malaysia) by special flights and other regular flights. But many were left out. The reason for failure to send the rest of the job-seekers should be investigated.
Under the existing labour migration situation, the recruitment process for those workers had started much earlier and each had to pay hefty sums to secure jobs in Malaysia.
The reason for failure to
send the rest of the job
seekers should be investigated
Malaysia receives manpower from 14 countries and in the case of all the countries except Bangladesh, all agencies having licences can send manpower. In the case of only Bangladesh, several fixed agencies do it. Therefore, we want to know if harsh action will be taken against those who are responsible for it immediately.
Whenever we discuss and decide how many people will go, it is observed that a group of people in our country, who deal with manpower, try to send people in a hurry. However, some people want to go abroad through brokers and consequently, they get into trouble.
The investigation committee of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has asked for information on the workers who could not go to Malaysia within the stipulated time on May 31 despite receiving the employment permit and BMET smart card from the ministry.
Malaysia-bound Bangladeshi workers who failed to go to Malaysia should submit the necessary information (name, full address, mobile number, name of recruiting agency, passport number, copy of BMET smart card and proof of complaint) to enquiry.committee.malaysia@gmail.com by tomorrow (Saturday). We believe the government will give special attention to some 17,000 workers and special arrangements will be made for them as early as possible.
