SANGSAD BHABAN, Feb 7, 2024 (BSS) - Deputy leader of the opposition in parliament Anisul Islam Mahmud today said as much as 5 to 10 lakh foreign workers are working illegally in the country in absence of strict monitor by the government.

"Bangladesh is losing huge foreign currencies as 5-10 lakh foreign workers are working in the country without any legal permission by the government", said the deputy leader while taking floor under point of order at the Jatiya Sangsad here with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.

Urging the government to impose strict monitor, the deputy leader said the illegal employment of the foreign workers are taking huge money as wages which creating financial and employment crisis in the country.

Citing the Indian remittance earning, the opposition leader said India has earned fourth highest remittance from Bangladesh in 2022 and the amount was USD 3.75 billion.

Besides, around Taka 100 crore is being siphoned off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) through illegal foreign exchange transaction as per the report prepared by Anti Corruption Commission(ACC). 

The amount of this illegal transaction stands annually around USD 3.6 billion.