The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the ongoing exploitation and fraudulent recruitment of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia. In a statement issued from Geneva on November 21, UN human rights experts said that thousands of workers recruited through Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services (BOESL) have paid more than five times the official recruitment fees, only to find themselves trapped or at risk of severe exploitation. The experts highlighted reports of employers confiscating workers’ passports, providing false job promises, and serious inconsistencies between contracts and actual employment conditions. They also noted the unauthorized disclosure of workers’ personal data and the lack of assistance from responsible government agencies. The UN urged both Bangladesh and Malaysia to take immediate action, including ensuring pre-departure training on workers’ rights, establishing effective complaint mechanisms, and holding fraudulent recruiters accountable.