Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment

Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment
প্রবাসী কল্যাণ ও বৈদেশিক কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয়
Ministry overview
Formed20 December 2001 (20 December 2001)
JurisdictionGovernment of Bangladesh
HeadquartersBangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka
Annual budget1217 crore (US$100 million) (2024-2025)
Adviser responsible
Ministry executives
Child agencies
Websiteprobashi.gov.bd

The Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment (Bengali: প্রবাসী কল্যাণ ও বৈদেশিক কর্মসংস্থান মন্ত্রণালয়) is a ministry of the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, responsible for overseeing matters related to overseas Bangladeshis and foreign employment.

Established on December 20, 2001, the ministry was created to ensure the welfare of expatriate workers and to expand foreign employment opportunities. It plays a significant role in addressing unemployment and facilitating remittances, which contribute to the national economy.