Bangladesh received a Tier 2 ranking in the US Department of State's 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report for sustained anti-trafficking progress despite governance transitions and migration pressures. The government identified 1,462 trafficking victims in the reporting period and referred them to protection services through centers operated by three ministries. Authorities trained police officers, immigration officials, and labor inspectors on trauma-informed care while strengthening cooperation with INTERPOL, India, and South Africa on transnational trafficking investigations.
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Authority allocated 621.49 million taka for prevention activities under the National Action Plan 2018-2025. The Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training operates 104 technical training centers and launched pre-departure courses for outbound workers to reduce exploitation risks. The government strengthened bilateral labor agreements with Malaysia, South Korea, and Brunei while drafting a National Reintegration Policy for returning migrants and trafficking survivors.
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Authority allocated 621.49 million taka for prevention activities under the National Action Plan 2018-2025. The Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training operates 104 technical training centers and launched pre-departure courses for outbound workers to reduce exploitation risks. The government strengthened bilateral labor agreements with Malaysia, South Korea, and Brunei while drafting a National Reintegration Policy for returning migrants and trafficking survivors.
