Bangladesh has issued a call for intensified global cooperation to curb irregular migration, protect the rights of migrants and ensure fair recruitment, decent work, and equitable wages for workers worldwide.

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury made the appeal while addressing the General Debate of the Second International Migration Review Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on Thursday.

According to a message received here today, the minister emphasized that Bangladesh is strengthening accountability and expanding migrants’ access to justice through a “whole-of-government and whole-of-society” approach.

During his address, the minister noted that the government has constituted a Migration Compact Taskforce and adopted a National Action Plan for 2026-2030 to advance safe, orderly and regular migration under the United Nations Global Compact for Migration.

Ariful highlighted that Bangladesh has already fulfilled seven of its 10 commitments made at the first review forum, submitted six new pledges, and joined two regional initiatives while presenting its first Voluntary National Review on the implementation of the Global Compact.

The minister also pointed to climate change as an increasingly significant driver of migration, calling for predictable financing and enhanced technical support for climate-vulnerable nations.

Reaffirming the country's position, Ariful stated that Bangladesh remains committed to working closely with international partners to promote safe migration and ensure the dignified return and sustainable reintegration of migrants.