This article, jointly written by Md. Riaz Uddin Khan and Zulker Naeen.
The dream of working abroad has become a nightmare for thousands of Bangladeshi migrants. They arrive at foreign airports with valid visas, only to be interrogated, detained, and sent back home on the next available flight. This growing crisis of airport turnbacks and exploitation under tourist visas is not just damaging individual lives but also destroying Bangladesh’s global reputation. The problem has spread across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, with immigration authorities becoming increasingly suspicious of Bangladeshi travellers.
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Originally published at Daily Times of Bangladesh on December 21, 2025.
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This opinion is based on ongoing research into digital and financial literacy among Bangladeshi migrant workers.
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