Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and supported by Switzerland, organized a consultation to disseminate the findings of the sector mapping study and business case development on Employment Creation and Sustainable Reintegration of Return Migrant Workers on February 27, 2025, at MCCI’s Gulshan Office, Dhaka.

Mr. Farooq Ahmed, Secretary-General & CEO, BEF, welcomed the participants. Key speakers included Mr. Mohammad Shaheen, NDC, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (MOEWOE), Dr. A.T.M. Mahbub-Ul-Karim, Project Director, RAISE Project (Joint Secretary, GoB), and Md Mazharul Islam, National Programme Officer, ILO. BEF Consultant Mr. Ferdous Ahmed presented the study findings, followed by an open discussion. The way forward was shared by Ms. Rahnuma Salam Khan, National Programme Manager, ILO Reintegration Project. The consultation was moderated by Mr. Asif Ayub, Joint Secretary-General, BEF

The consultation, attended by 38 participants (33 male and 5 female) from government bodies, private sector organizations, HR agencies, and CSOs, facilitated stakeholder collaboration to improve employment opportunities for return migrants, emphasizing