Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Labour migration has become one of Bangladesh's most celebrated development narratives. Over the decades, millions of Bangladeshis have travelled to the Gulf, Southeast Asia, Europe, and beyond, sending home remittances that sustain households and stabilise the national economy. These flows of money are hailed as lifelines, contributing to foreign reserves, funding rural development, and supporting education, health, and housing for families across the country. Yet, beneath the triumphal story of remittance-led growth lies a quieter, more fragile reality-one that unfolds within the private corners of family life. The emotional costs of being a transnational family are easily overshadowed by the visible economic gains, bu...