Vienna, Austria: Over the medium to long term migration trends are likely to revert to normal: this will manifest itself in Pakistan migration flows heading to the Arab states of the Gulf and Bangladeshis also looking to North Africa. In addition, research and on the ground findings show that reintegration schemes need to improve. While this is a new area for Bangladesh and Pakistan, the possibilities and opportunities need to be understood by all stakeholders.
Check out the full Trend Assessment – “New trends on return and remigration in the COVID era? Evidence from Bangladesh and Pakistan” at: