The government, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has officially launched the Manual on Migration and the Bangladesh Migration Snapshot Report—two landmark publications aimed at strengthening migration governance and promoting evidence-based policymaking.
The launch took place at a high-level event in Dhaka titled “Building Knowledge for Better Migration”, attended by senior government officials, development partners, UN representatives, and migration experts.
The initiative was developed under the guidance of the Government of Bangladesh, with support from the European Union, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI).
The Manual on Migration is the first of its kind in Bangladesh, offering 15 comprehensive modules that cover key migration concepts, global and national policy frameworks—including the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—as well as cross-cutting themes such as gender, protection, and human rights.
It is designed as a practical training and reference tool for policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners.
Complementing the manual, the Bangladesh Migration Snapshot Report consolidates data from multiple sources to present a clear overview of migration trends, policy developments, and strategic recommendations.
The report emphasizes the importance of reliable, disaggregated, and timely data in shaping targeted programs and responsive interventions amid evolving mobility dynamics.
As one of the world’s leading countries of origin for migrant workers, Bangladesh received $27 billion in remittances in 2024.
Migration continues to play a vital role in supporting the national economy, social development, and the livelihoods of millions of families.
Speaking at the event, IOM Regional Director Iori Kato joined Chief Guest Dr Neyamat Ullah Bhuiyan, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE), along with Special Guests Aleya Akter, Secretary of the Statistics and Informatics Division (SID), ATM Abdur Rouf Mondol, Director General of the Consular and Welfare Wing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), and Michal Krejza, Head of Development Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Bangladesh.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing data systems, fostering institutional collaboration, and promoting knowledge sharing to ensure safer, more effective migration governance across the country.
