In order to guarantee an open hiring procedure, he also asked that Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESL), the government’s only hiring agency, be hired in Singapore.
There are currently about 1.35 million Bangladeshi laborers in Singapore.
Bangladesh has asked for an increase in the quota under the “sandbox” project and suggested employing graduates from its six marine technology colleges for Singapore’s ports.
In response, Mitchel Lee highlighted possible hiring prospects in future projects at Changi Airport, Sentosa Island, and Paya Lebar Airbase while praising the expertise and contribution of Bangladeshi laborers.
Bangladesh has asked Singapore to increase the number of Bangladeshi workers in its labor market.
As Singapore’s Chargé d’Affaires Mitchel Lee in Dhaka paid him a courtesy call at the Bangladesh Secretariat here today, State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Md. Nurul Hoque requested assistance, according to a ministry press release.
According to the announcement, the discussion was friendly and concentrated on topics of shared interest, especially increasing the recruitment of skilled workers and bolstering bilateral collaboration between the two nations.
The state minister urged the Singapore government to increase the number of Singapore Overseas Testing Centres (OTCs) in Bangladesh from the current six to at least ten.
He also requested for recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in new sectors alongside existing ones, including food and beverage, nursing, caregiving, manufacturing, and hotel management.
The state minister proposed utilizing Technical Training Centres (TTCs) under the ministry to prepare workers for the specialized sectors.
He further requested that Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESL), the government’s sole recruiting agency, be enlisted in Singapore to ensure transparent recruitment process.
Approximately 1.35 million Bangladeshi workers are currently employed in Singapore.
Bangladesh has proposed hiring graduates from Bangladesh’s six marine technology institutes for Singapore’s ports and requested an increase in the quota under the “sandbox” project.
In response, Mitchel Lee praised the skill and contribution of Bangladeshi workers and highlighted potential recruitment opportunities in upcoming projects at Changi Airport, Sentosa Island, and Paya Lebar Airbase.
She also expressed interest in doubling Singapore Airlines weekly flights on Dhaka–Singapore route from the current seven.
Additionally, she conveyed interest in investing in passenger data management systems at Bangladeshi airports.
Senior officials from both sides including Dhanya Lingesh, Second Secretary from the Singapore High Commission, Additional Secretary Mohammad Shaheen and Joint Secretary Shahidul Islam Chowdhury were present, among others.
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