Germany is turning to South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, to address its significant labor shortages amid an aging population and negative growth. The German Federal Employment Agency reports a need for 400,000 foreign workers yearly, covering fields like healthcare, engineering, IT, and construction.
To make migration more accessible, Germany reformed its Labor Immigration Act, effective from June 2024, allowing easier access for skilled workers. Additionally, the Goethe Institute will expand its Pre-Integration Project to Bangladesh, helping prospective migrants with language skills and cultural readiness. 
Germany’s new EU Blue Card regulations also lower salary requirements, allowing Bangladeshi graduates and skilled professionals to seek long-term employment. Labor Minister Hubertus Heil highlighted Germany’s need, stating, “Nearly 1.7 million positions are vacant, and this gap will only grow.”
For aspiring professionals, Shahidul Islam Kamrul, a researcher in Berlin, recommends language proficiency as a top priority, along with job-seeker visas and networking.
