A study on Ami Probashi, a project of the Bangla Trac group, to curb manpower fraud in foreign employment: digitalization in Bangladesh's labor migration process with more satisfaction

Abstract

Bangladeshi workers working abroad are an important source of employment in the country, and it is expected to continue to be so in the foreseeable future. A number of governance issues continue to plague Bangladesh's labor migration market, including legal, institutional, and procedural constraints, as well as frequent corrupt malpractices by intermediaries. As a result, millions of job seekers who have defied all odds in pursuit of a better future abroad continue to suffer enormous hardships. It is still a long, difficult, and ambiguous procedure in Bangladesh. The bulk of employees are concentrated in Dhaka, creating the likelihood of corruption and inconsistency. A further disadvantage of the existing system is that it is primarily relied on informal and personal connections. A consequence of this is that deception and deprivation of prospective migrant labor are made possible. Furthermore, there is less organizational safety in terms of obtaining compensation in the event that a worker is scammed. When transactions are handled informally, there are no records or documentation to back up the claims made. Bangla Trac Group is one of Bangladesh's first and most significant private IGW businesses, having been established in 1982. It has consistently provided its customers with unmatched and one-of-a-kind services that meet or exceed worldwide standards in the delivery of robust database management solutions. The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has awarded the contract to B-Trac Solutions for the implementation of the 'Ami Probashi' project. As a quick illustration, this study describes how B-trac Solutions Ltd. established a digital platform for introducing digitalization to the migration process, which is now providing one-stop solutions for prospective migrants. An online registration system and mobile application for expatriates' welfare and overseas employment has been developed to assist Bangladeshis who are interested in working abroad in the process of registration and information gathering. People who want to go abroad must first register with the Bureau of Manpower, Employment, and Training, also known as the BMET. The Ami Probashi app allows you to register from the comfort of your own home. Furthermore, the app enables users to accurately fill out application forms and other documentation, search for jobs and contact the appropriate agency, validate airport updates and information, and access to a number of extra services, among others. The Surokkha website/app is only available to migrant employees who have registered with BMET and paid the required price. Otherwise, migrant workers will not be eligible for Covid-19 vaccine registration on the Surokkha website/app. This report also demonstrates that, in terms of registration process management and verification, the Ami Probashi team goes above and beyond to ensure that the aspiring migrants get a perfect procedure as a result of their efforts.