, April 15 -- Spain has approved a major plan to grant legal status to around 500,000 undocumented migrants, a move that is expected to benefit thousands of Bangladeshis living there without proper documentation.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described the decision as both an "act of justice" and an economic necessity, saying the initiative recognises migrants who are already contributing to Spanish society, reports BBC.

Under the plan, eligible migrants will receive a renewable one-year residence permit, allowing them to work legally and access better living conditions. Applicants must prove they have lived in Spain for at least five months and have no criminal record. The application window will remain open from April 16 to the end of ...