Dhaka: About 30,000 Bangladeshi women are currently employed in the garment sector in Jordan, with ongoing efforts to increase this workforce. Md Saiful Islam, Managing Director of Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESL), discussed the initiative in an interview with BSS.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Saiful Islam emphasized that employment abroad through BOESL is ensured at a low cost, with ethical and safe practices. When workers are sent abroad via BOESL, the government takes direct responsibility for safeguarding the rights of migrant workers, eliminating intermediaries. BOESL, a 100% government institution, facilitates the overseas employment of thousands of workers annually.
Saiful Islam highlighted that workers typically go abroad through two methods: either the employer covers all expenses, or the employees bear a partial cost. Regardless of the method, the process remains transparent and ethical. He stated that BOESL is currently sending migrant workers to countries
such as Brunei, Jordan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Russia, while also exploring new labor markets.
BOESL’s essential responsibility is to ensure that employers uphold the conditions and facilities promised to hired workers. To achieve this, BOESL officials conduct on-site inspections, and the Bangladesh High Commission and relevant missions monitor compliance. In cases of any breach, efforts are made to resolve issues by contacting the concerned employer.
Saiful Islam shared insights from his recent visits to Jordan and Malaysia, where he assessed the conditions and experiences of Bangladeshi workers. He reassured that BOESL maintains contact with workers abroad and supports them throughout their employment.
Regarding new labor markets, Saiful Islam mentioned the commencement of sending workers to Iraq, with around 60 workers currently headed there. Additionally, initiatives are underway to send nurses to Kuwait, with an initial group of 15 nurses scheduled to depart this month and plans to send about 90 i
n phases. These nurses will earn more than one lakh taka and work eight-hour shifts in various hospitals under Kuwait’s health sector.
Saiful Islam urged interested candidates to regularly visit BOESL’s website for notifications and information on overseas employment. He emphasized the benefits of safe migration through BOESL, which ensures secure labor migration without the involvement of brokers or middlemen.