Dhaka, May 4 -- As Romanian employers express increasing frustration, the future of Bangladesh's labour market in Romania-a promising destination for migrant workers-is clouded with uncertainty. Stakeholders point to dual challenges: escalating recruitment fees and a notable trend of migrants fleeing to wealthier European countries.

According to reports, a significant number of Bangladeshi workers have left Romania for countries like Germany, France, and the UK. Many attempts to cross borders illegally end in detention, exacerbating local employers' reluctance to hire from Bangladesh.

"If we could stabilize this market, it could serve as a benchmark for other European nations to hire Bangladeshi labor," one stakeholder suggested.

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