Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Thousands of Bangladeshi migrants are returning home empty-handed, facing immense frustration after spending substantial amounts of money earned from selling their valuable properties to finance their ventures abroad.

It's estimated that approximately one lakh migrants return home nearly penniless each year, plunging into despair alongside their families.

Although the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has initiated efforts to aid these returnees, experts deem them inadequate.

In a recent incident, the Maldives deported 186 foreigners, including 83 Bangladeshis, for offenses such as visa violations and drug-related crimes.

Furthermore, tragedy struck as two youths from Madaripur district lost th...