Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladesh is staring at a potential crisis as uncertainty looms over the future of its migrant workforce in Malaysia.

With legal migration routes facing significant hurdles, thousands of aspiring workers are at risk of turning to irregular and dangerous migration channels - a situation that could lead to economic setbacks and human rights violations.

Every year, tens of thousands of Bangladeshis seek employment abroad. Malaysia being one of the most favored destinations due to its labor demands and relatively stable wages.

Remittances from these migrant workers constitute one of the country's largest sources of foreign currency, significantly bolstering the national economy.

However, if the pathway for legal migration...