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By Mizan Rahman Dhaka Bangladesh is taking steps so that Bangladeshi migrant workers can send up to $500 to the country without any fee, Expatriate Welfare Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain said yesterday. Migration of workers and the flow of remittance are important for the countrys economy. Remittances contribute around 13% to the gross domestic product (GDP), he said at a meeting of officials of Bangladesh Labour Wings abroad. He asked the officials to work sincerely to increase the inflow of remittances and resolve the problems of migrant workers. Mentioning that around 8mn Bangladeshis are now working in different foreign countries, he also asked the officials to be more proactive to explore labour market abroad for more manpower export. The minister said the cost of migration from Bangladesh is much higher than that of other countries. The migration cost shouldnt be the higher than two-three months salary of a worker, he pointed out. Hossain directed the officials to carefully examine the migration costs and the salary of workers before giving approval to their visas. He also asked them to ensure the security of women migrant workers and take steps so that they can communicate with their family members over phone any time without any hassle. Youll have to ensure that the recruiting agencies register their (women workers) names for insurance. Terming the recent killing of Saudi Embassy official Khalaf Al Ali tragic, the minister said it will not affect Bangladeshs labour market abroad. The government is investigating the case and stern action will be taken after the investigation, he added.

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