Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman

Senior Fellow in Residence, Global Migration Centre, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), Geneva, Switzerland.

TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: CHALLENGES ON PROSECUTION OF TRAFFICKERS IN BANGLADESH

In the din and bustle of the discussion on trafficking incidents, a critical issue within the overall trafficking debate in Bangladesh gets neglected: the prosecution of traffickers. This article builds a case for a deeper investigation and analysis of the problem. It intends to explore on the challenges in Bangladesh of prosecuting traffickers, and the action points for the authority in order to ensure successful prosecution of trafficking cases.

WOMEN’S POVERTY, MIGRATION AND POLICY: REFLECTIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF BANGLADESH

This article synthesizes the reflections of Bangladeshi female migrants’ life experiences on poverty, migration and policy issues, and throws light to the protection challenges. In this way, the article analyses the policy initiatives, chalks out the policy gaps and draws recommendations for addressing the protection concerns of female migrants in order to create a positive link between migration and poverty alleviation, so that the outcome of migration is resulted into sustainable development. By taking the steps outlined in this article, concerned authorities can increase the protection of Bangladeshi female migrants at home and abroad.