Bangladesh, June 28 -- The assurance came during a courtesy meeting between Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli and Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury at the ministry in Dhaka on June 28, said a press release from the ministry.

During the meeting, the minister highlighted the long-standing friendly relations between Bangladesh and Switzerland and thanked the Swiss government for its continued support in promoting skills development and strengthening safe migration management.

Expressing concern over the ongoing conflict and instability in the Middle East, the minister said many Bangladeshi migrant workers have been affected and forced to return home. He stressed the need to ensure their...