Why is Bangladesh auditing recruitment agency licenses in 2026?

The audit follows an influx of complaints from migrant workers about excessive recruitment fees and visa complications, particularly for Malaysia and GCC countries.

How can Bangladeshi workers verify their recruitment agent?

Permitra advises all candidates to verify the BMET status of their agent before making any payments. Agent malpractice can be reported through the newly established hotlines.

What happens to agencies that charge above the government-capped rates?

Agencies found charging above government-capped rates face immediate suspension.

What else changes for migrant workers under the audit?

The audit brings stricter digital tracking for worker orientation and contracts, and new hotlines for reporting agent malpractice.

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Bangladesh Audits Recruitment Agency Licenses Following Overcharging Complaints

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Immigration news & analysis3 July 20261 min read

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By Aleksander Pankow, Founder and Director· Published 3 July 2026

Founder and Director of Massive Dynamic Limited (Hong Kong Companies Registry no. 78076051), which has coordinated work and residence permits since 2024 across 15 jurisdictions.

Bangladesh: Government Audits Recruitment Agency Licenses After Fee Complaints

The government of Bangladesh has launched a nationwide audit of recruitment (manpower) agency licenses. This move follows an influx of complaints from migrant workers regarding excessive recruitment fees and visa complications, particularly for Malaysia and GCC countries.

What has changed:

License Scrutiny: Agencies found charging above government-capped rates face immediate suspension.
Transparent Recruitment: Implementation of stricter digital tracking for worker orientation and contracts.
Worker Protection: New hotlines established for reporting agent malpractice.

Permitra advises all candidates to verify the BMET status of their agents before making any payments.

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Why is Bangladesh auditing recruitment agency licenses in 2026?: The audit follows an influx of complaints from migrant workers about excessive recruitment fees and visa complications, particularly for Malaysia and GCC countries.
How can Bangladeshi workers verify their recruitment agent?: Permitra advises all candidates to verify the BMET status of their agent before making any payments. Agent malpractice can be reported through the newly established hotlines.
What happens to agencies that charge above the government-capped rates?: Agencies found charging above government-capped rates face immediate suspension.
What else changes for migrant workers under the audit?: The audit brings stricter digital tracking for worker orientation and contracts, and new hotlines for reporting agent malpractice.

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