Government to Bear Full Costs of Returning Expatriates' Bodies: Nurul Huq Nur

Md. Nurul Huq, the State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, made this announcement on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, during a ceremony held in front of the Probashi Kallyan Bhaban. The move aims to honor the "Remittance Warriors" who serve as the backbone of the national economy and to relieve their families of the significant financial and administrative burdens associated with repatriating a body.

As part of this initiative, the State Minister inaugurated two new freezing ambulances for the Wage Earners' Welfare Board, intended to transport the remains of expatriates from the airport to their ancestral homes in remote parts of the country free of charge. With these new additions, the ministry's fleet has expanded from three to five active freezing ambulances. Nurul Huq emphasized that these vehicles will significantly reduce the time and effort required for grieving families to receive their loved ones.

During his speech, the State Minister highlighted that the ministry is currently formalizing the permanent process for free international body transport. He noted that many expatriates leave for overseas work by selling family assets, such as land or jewelry, and it is the state's moral duty to ensure they are returned with dignity without further impoverishing their families. This policy shift is expected to provide much-needed humanitarian protection and support to thousands of migrant worker families across the nation.