The challenges of unsafe migration from Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the sixth-largest migrant-sending country globally, but at least one-third of migration attempts fail, usually due to fraud.
Strengthening Migration Systems
40M
people reached with awareness campaigns on safe migration, reintegration, remittance management and anti-trafficking
33,976
returnees & trafficking survivors reintegrated through psychosocial, economic and social support programmes.
165
migrants successfully secured safe employment in Singapore through BRAC in 2024.
BRAC’s 4P strategy for safe and successful migration
BRAC takes a 360-degree approach that spans the whole migration process, and includes policy advocacy to make change at a systemic level. Support begins with prevention and pre-departure activities such as language training, document checking and community awareness campaigns. When migrants are abroad, support continues through telemedicine, recognising that access to foreign health services is typically limited. Emergency assistance is provided for returnee migrants at the airport, as well as long-term, comprehensive support for sustainable reintegration.
This integrated approach, commonly termed as the 4P strategy—prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership—strengthens the chances of successful migration, and supports people to recover after failed migration attempts.
A story of returning home
A man came back from Qatar after 25 years, maybe. He could not provide any information regarding any of his relatives. However, BRAC helped locate him and reunite him with his family. Seeing this, I decided to contact BRAC to find my father.”
- son of Abdul Jobbar, a migrant worker who returned after 35 years
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I was once sold: How I turned my scars into my strength
Noyon survived trafficking. He made it his life’s mission to support those who met the same fate.
I was sold and abused as a migrant worker in the jungles of Malaysia. Now, I have turned my scars into passion standing beside other migrant workers. -- Al-Amin Noyon, Manager, Migration Welfare Centre, BRAC
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The faces of migration in Bangladesh
Explore the experiences of Bangladeshi migrant workers who contribute significantly to the national economy yet face risks such as exploitation, unpaid wages, and abuse, and how BRAC’s Migration Programme, helps to ensure safer and more informed migration for workers seeking opportunities abroad.
In spite of the important role migrant workers play in the development of the national economy, many face significant risks that include fraud, denial of salaries, and mental and physical abuse. BRAC Migration programme works to minimise these risks and facilitate a safe migration process for the growing numbers of migrant workers. -
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Climate migrant megacity
This feature in Sky News examines how climate change is driving mass migration to Dhaka, placing immense strain on the city’s infrastructure and services. BRAC Executive Director Asif Saleh warns that without proper urban planning, the challenges facing Bangladesh’s overcrowded capital could soon be mirrored in other countries.
It's absolutely crumbling under the pressure of people…There is no sort of proper planning for people who are coming from outside. Public transportation, infrastructure - all are not equipped to handle so many people. -- Asif Saleh, Executive Director, BRAC