Bangladesh, July 16 -- Rights activists have urged the government to ensure transparency, accountability and worker protection in its efforts to reopen the Malaysian labour market for Bangladeshi workers.
The Trade Union-Civil Society Action Alliance (TUCSAA) made the call in a statement on Tuesday, expressing concern over recent developments surrounding Bangladesh's move to restore labour migration to Malaysia.
The alliance said reopening the Malaysian labour market is an urgent national priority, but warned that past governance failures must not be repeated.
Malaysia remains one of the key overseas employment destinations for Bangladeshi workers. However, the previous recruitment system faced allegations of syndication, limited market ...