Bangladesh, Jan. 7 -- Like many other developing countries, Bangladesh is very much dependent on the remittance inflow that we receive from our expatriate workers. This receives particular attention as it helps us not only to meet trade deficit but also to add to foreign exchange reserve. In addition, this process enables us to find employment abroad for our growing population. Employment abroad has also assisted in socio-economic development in the rural regions. Such an evolution has encouraged women to seek expatriate employment abroad - particularly in the Middle East and Malaysia.
At this point of time we have nearly nine million persons of Bangladeshi origin working as expatriate workers in several countries in the Far East, South Ea...