The European labor market offers a significant breakthrough for Bangladeshi garment workers as the Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESL) initiates the first-ever opportunity. At the expense of the government, 55 skilled workers from Bangladesh will be sent to Bulgaria, a Southeast European country known for its thriving garment and textile industry.

The selected workers, including swing and pressing machine operators, textile tailors, and other skilled professionals, will join Bulgarian garment factories, fulfilling the demand specified by the Bulgarian government. They can expect a monthly salary ranging from 35,000 to 50,000 taka, inclusive of overtime, and accommodation facilities provided by the employing organization.

This landmark move marks the creation of employment opportunities for Bangladeshi garment workers in the European Union, a crucial milestone for the country's workforce. To ensure successful integration into Europe's labor market, the Bureau of Manpower, Employment, and Training (BMET) has devised a special action plan.

With Bulgaria expressing interest in hiring Bangladeshi garment workers in 2022, the process of visa processing and candidate selection is currently underway. Bangladesh has also set an ambitious target of sending 1.2 million workers to various countries this year, according to the BMET.