Dhaka, April 9 -- Malaysia has agreed to reopen its labour market for Bangladeshi workers.

The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment said on Thursday that discussions also progressed on ensuring a transparent recruitment process aimed at eliminating migration costs.

The announcement followed a high-level bilateral meeting in Kuala Lumpur between a Bangladeshi delegation, led by Expatriates' Welfare Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury, and a Malaysian team headed by Human Resources Minister Dato' Ramanan Ramakrishnan.

In a joint statement issued after the talks, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to a "fair, ethical, and transparent" recruitment process based on sector-specific demands.

Malaysia informed the Bangla...