A hotline service has been launched for the migrant workers of the country for their safety and benefit.

The government launched the hotline at a ceremony held at a workshop of a joint project on Tuesday at capital’s Brac center.

From now on the returnee and potential migrant workers will be able to get information on reintegration, referral support by dialing + 08000102030 (toll free) and + 09610102030 (Long Code).

The workshop was arranged by International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Brac.

“Prottasha” project of ministry of expatriate welfare and overseas employment, Brac migration and international organization for migration (IOM) provided the service.

Led by the government, the project is funded by the European Union (EU).

The initiative will enable the returnee migrants, their families, community people, relevant stakeholders and potential migrants to avail 16 hours (7:00am – 11:00pm everyday) daily toll-free service.