DOT Desk: The investigation committee formed by the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has been granted an additional five working days to determine why a significant number of workers have been unable to travel to Malaysia, reports Dhaka Tribune.
So far, 3,000 workers have lodged complaints for being unable to travel to Malaysia. State Minister Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury provided this information while speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment on Tuesday.
The ministry’s Additional Secretary (Employment Division) Noor Md Mahabubul Haque was initially tasked with investigating the reasons behind the workers’ inability to go to Malaysia within seven working days. As per regulations, Tuesday was the final working day for the inquiry committee. When asked about the progress of the investigation, the state minister explained the need for an extension.

“We are gathering reports of Malaysia’s immigration through various sources, including 101 recruiting agents. This process requires some time. The investigation committee has requested an extension, and we have granted them five more working days. We will review the report after Eid,” Shofiqur added.

“Our investigation committee is diligently working on the Malaysia issue. We will take action based on the findings, examining every point and place involved. We also track how many people are able to go to Malaysia through immigration in each sector. Additionally, we monitor online demand from Malaysia and the timing of their requests,” he added.