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Amendment of the “Overseas Employment and Migrants Act- 2013”

TENTATIVE DEADLINE OF IMPLEMENTATION:
The amended Act will be placed before the Parliament for enactment after completing due procedures. The revised Act will be more aligned with GCM objectives, incorporating provisions to bring greater accountability and transparency in recruitment process, to provide special financial and other customized services for female migrant workers, and to include reintegration process.
Pledge ID
2183
Pledging entity
States
Type of pledge
Individual (by one state/actor)
Country
Bangladesh
Nature of the Pledge
Policy/legal in scope around a given objective of the GCM
State/Actor
Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
GCM Guiding Principles
People-centred
Rule of law and due process
Gender-responsive
GCM Objectives
6. Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work
14. Enhance consular protection, assistance and cooperation throughout the migration cycle
16. Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
20. Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
21. Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration
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