Probashi (Expatriate) Welfare Services
Quick answer
The Wage Earners' Welfare Board offers help bringing home and burying the deceased, death compensation and grants, scholarships, disability allowance, airport lounge and ambulance help. Details and forms are on wewb.gov.bd.
Documents required
- Application form for the service (in the 'Forms' section)
- Identity and passport/BMET details of the expatriate worker
- Membership registration (where applicable)
- Additional supporting documents depending on the service
Steps
- Pick the service you need from the 'Our Services' menu on wewb.gov.bd.
- See the relevant form in the 'Forms' section (e.g. bringing home the body, financial grant/compensation).
- The site has a 'Membership Registration' e-service; complete it if applicable.
- For scholarships, see the 'Online application (scholarship)' section.
- Fill in the form, submit it to the Board by the specified method and keep the acknowledgement.
Common mistakes
- Submitting an incorrect or incomplete form
- Paying brokers for the service
- Expecting services without membership registration
FAQ
Which services are available?
Bringing home the deceased, financial grant/compensation, scholarships, disability allowance, ambulance and airport lounge help (per wewb.gov.bd).
Where are the forms?
In the 'Forms' section of wewb.gov.bd.
What is the fee?
Check the latest information on the official site.
Can I apply directly from this site?
No. NagorikSheba is an independent information platform. Applications can only be made at the relevant government office or its official website.