Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury announced that the government plans to introduce a unified expatriate card, which will replace the existing BMET card. Speaking at a briefing at the ministry on Tuesday, he said the goal is to enable all necessary services through one card instead of multiple ones.

According to the ministry, the card will be available to all expatriates, including those living in Europe and Latin America. The minister explained that the card will function like a credit card, with applications processed through a dedicated cell for verification. Although the facilities are not yet finalized, the card is expected to include features for currency management, remittance benefits, and digital identity tracking.

The minister added that discussions are ongoing with the Land Ministry to allow expatriates to access land-related services using the card. Plans are also being considered to give cardholders priority in hospitals and other service areas. State Minister Nurul Haque, Secretary Mokhtar Hossain, and senior officials attended the briefing.