Dhaka, April 18 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Friday emphasised the need to address the challenges faced by Bangladeshi expatriates from within the country, noting that 80 percent of the issues encountered by migrant workers originate from home, not abroad, before they leave Bangladesh. He pointed out that although the remaining 20 percent of problems occur in destination countries, Bangladesh's missions abroad manage the full range of issues, apparently placing an overwhelming pressure on limited resources. The Adviser made the remarks while speaking at a programme, marking Foreign Service Day 2025 at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.

Foreign Service Day commemorates a pivotal moment in Bangladesh's history. On thi...