Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Bangladesh witnessed a significant decline in overseas migration in 2024, with the total number of migrant workers dropping to 1,009,146, a 27.4% decrease from 1,390,811 in 2023, according to the Ami Probashi's Annual Report.

Despite the decline, a noteworthy trend has emerged-female participation in Bureau of Manpower, Employment, and Training (BMET) registration has nearly doubled compared to the previous year, signaling a shift in gender dynamics in overseas employment.

Saudi Arabia remained the top choice for Bangladeshi migrants, absorbing 62.17% of total migration with approximately 627,000 migrants departing for Saudi Arabia.

This continued preference is driven by high demand for both skilled and unskilled labou...