Bangladesh Secures Labor Market Access in Five Countries
Dhaka, June 11, 2023 – Bangladesh has secured labor market access in five countries, Belgium, Uzbekistan, Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. The agreements were signed during a recent visit by Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to these countries.
The agreement with Belgium will allow Bangladeshi workers to work in the country’s hospitality, agriculture, and construction sectors. The agreement with Uzbekistan will allow Bangladeshi workers to work in the country’s textile, garment, and construction sectors. The agreement with Australia will allow Bangladeshi workers to work in the country’s health care, education, and hospitality sectors. The agreement with Hong Kong will allow Bangladeshi workers to work in the country’s construction, manufacturing, and service sectors. The agreement with New Zealand will allow Bangladeshi workers to work in the country’s agriculture, horticulture, and tourism sectors.
The signing of these agreements is a major breakthrough for Bangladesh, which has been seeking to expand its labor market access for many years. The agreements will provide Bangladeshi workers with much-needed opportunities to work abroad and earn higher wages. The agreements will also boost the Bangladeshi economy by sending remittances back to the country.
The signing of these agreements was welcomed by Bangladeshi workers and their families. They said that the agreements would provide them with a chance to improve their lives and help their families back home.
The government of Bangladesh said that it would work with the private sector to ensure that Bangladeshi workers are able to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the agreements. The government also said that it would provide training to Bangladeshi workers to help them meet the requirements of the labor markets in these countries.
The signing of these agreements is a major step forward for Bangladesh. It is a recognition of the country’s economic progress and its growing workforce. The agreements will provide Bangladeshi workers with much-needed opportunities to work abroad and earn higher wages. The agreements will also boost the Bangladeshi economy by sending remittances back to the country.
Benefits of the Agreements
The agreements will provide a number of benefits for Bangladeshi workers, including:
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Increased opportunities to work abroad
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Higher wages
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The ability to send remittances back to Bangladesh
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Improved skills and training
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Increased economic opportunities for Bangladesh
Challenges
There are a number of challenges that Bangladesh will need to address in order to fully benefit from the agreements, including:
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The need to improve the quality of education and training for Bangladeshi workers
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The need to address the challenges of migration, such as human trafficking and exploitation
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The need to ensure that Bangladeshi workers are treated fairly and with respect in the host countries
