In this episode of The Bangladesh Frequency, we cover the major news from May 15th, 2025. Malaysia has agreed in principle to recruit a large number of Bangladeshi workers with promises of fair wages, safety, and welfare. However, concerns remain over syndication, corruption, and exploitation in the recruitment process. Expatriates’ Welfare Adviser Asif Nazrul, currently in Malaysia, met with affected workers and is pushing for transparency and regularization of undocumented migrants.

At the border, India’s BSF pushed back at least 60 Bangladeshis through Sylhet and Moulvibazar. This follows a similar event earlier this month involving 280 people, including Rohingyas.

Domestically, the interim government plans to transform Chattogram Port into a world-class facility with global partnerships. Chattogram also launched an online GD filing service today. Meanwhile, police cracked down on Jagannath University students' "Long March to Jamuna" protest, injuring at least 25. At Rooppur Nuclear Plant, 8 more staff have been suspended following recent unrest.

Internationally, Trump hinted at a strong US-China trade deal and possible talks with Iran and Russia. In sports, Miraz wins ICC Men's Player of the Month, and Mustafizur joins Delhi Capitals in the IPL.