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Bangladesh stays on U.S. Tier 2 for trafficking, with progress in victim protection but declining prosecutions and ongoing exploitation.
Bangladesh remains on Tier 2 of the 2025 U.S.
Trafficking in Persons Report, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat trafficking despite persistent challenges.
The government identified 1,462 victims in 2025, up from 1,210 the prior year, and strengthened victim protection through a national referral mechanism, expanded services, and training for officials in trauma-informed care.
It enhanced inter-agency coordination, launched pre-departure programs for migrant workers, and implemented employer-paid recruitment agreements with Malaysia, South Korea, and Brunei.
However, law enforcement efforts declined, with fewer investigations and convictions, particularly in internal trafficking cases.
Victim protection remains inadequate for Rohingya refugees and returning migrants, and recruitment fees continue to trap workers in debt.
The U.S. urges stronger prosecution, longer sentences, expanded tribunals, and stricter oversight of labor agencies.
Bangladesh se mantiene en EE.UU. Nivel 2 para la trata, con progresos en la protección de las víctimas, pero la disminución de los enjuiciamientos y la explotación continua.