During the previous Awami League government, large numbers of foreigners illegally settled in Bangladesh, with Indians forming the majority. Currently, 5,000 of the 7,000 illegal residents are Indian, while 13,500 of 80,000 legally residing foreigners are Indian nationals. Many work in power plants, garment factories, IT, infrastructure, and education. Authorities have collected nearly BDT 40 crore in fines from foreign nationals over the past seven months. Most illegal residents arrived on on-arrival or tourist visas and are under continuous police monitoring.