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Presented by:Mohammad Towhidul Islam
Mahfuzur Rahman
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An expatriate (sometimes shortened to expat) is aperson
temporarily or permanently residing in acountry other than that of
the person's upbringingfor the purpose of working. Expatriates can
be
skilled or semi-skilled or even unskilled workers.
About 90% of the migration takes place in theMiddle East and
Malaysia. Libya, Qatar Saudi
Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Malaysia and Singaporeare some of the
major countries
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Voluntary migration to the industrialized westincludes permanent
residents, immigrants, workpermit holders and professionals.
Migration to Middle East and South East Asia areusually for
short term and that migrants returnhome after finishing their
contracts of employmentin the host countries
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Professional - Doctors, engineers, nurses andteachersSkilled -
Manufacturing or garments workersSemi-skilled - tailor,
masonUnskilled - housemaid, cleaner, laborers areclassified as
less-skilled.
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Year No. of Labor Migration
2003 254190 2004 272958 2005 252702 2006 381516 2007 832609 2008
875055 2009 475278
2010 300702 2011 568062 2012 575389
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Year Remittance in billion USD)
2003 3.18 2004 3.56 2005 4.25 2006 5.48 2007 6.57 2008 9.01 2009
10.72 2010 11.00 2011 12.17 2012 12.87 2013 15.09
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Maintain balance of payment and to enrich foreigncurrency
reserve.
Contribution to ease foreign exchange limitation,stabilizing the
exchange rate and allowingBangladesh to import much needed raw
materials,intermediate goods and capital equipment.
Impacts on poverty reduction and development in
Bangladesh
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Reduces the unemployment problemEnhance the economic
condition
Helps reducing the frustration among the man and
women at young age, social problems, etc.Develops the capability
of investment for self-employment and entrepreneurship
Enhances the financial capability and purchasingpower
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29 percent of the countrys remittance is used forinvestment
purposes
Food accounted for about 37 percent of 29 Percent
House Construction and repair 12 percent of 29Percent
Social and Religious Ceremonies 8 percent of 29
Percent
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Free flow of Proper information about jobopportunities in the
overseas countriesSet up Tainting Center
Set up Language SchoolEasy processing of migration related
activitiesReasonable costingEnsure quality service from Embassy
Create more favorable channel to flow remittance
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Thank You
