Egypt

Despite a score of 8, Egypt is NOT a labour destination for Bangladeshi nationals. The score is driven almost entirely by the BD Embassy in Cairo — one of Bangladesh's oldest African diplomatic missions, established in 1973. There is no bilateral labour agreement, no recruitment pathway, and no meaningful Bangladeshi workforce in Egypt.

THE REAL BD PRESENCE — AL-AZHAR STUDENTS:

The only documented Bangladeshi community in Egypt is a small student population at Al-Azhar University in Cairo — one of the world's oldest and most prestigious Islamic universities (founded 970 CE). Bangladeshi students have studied at Al-Azhar for decades, primarily in Islamic theology, Arabic language, and Sharia studies. This is a genuine educational pathway, but the community is small (micro-under-1k registered).

EGYPT AS TRANSIT NODE TO LIBYA:

Egypt is a documented transit point in the trafficking pipeline toward Libya and onward to Europe via the Central Mediterranean Route. Some Bangladeshi migrants travel to Egypt (often on tourist or student visas) and then cross the Egypt-Libya border overland toward Benghazi. This leg is controlled by smuggling networks.

This is NOT a migration pathway to recommend. Anyone offering "transit through Egypt to Europe" is selling entry into the Libya torture-camp-and-ransom pipeline. See the Libya destination guide for the full danger assessment.

ECONOMIC CONTEXT:

Egypt has a GDP per capita of approximately **$3,339** (2024, nominal) — comparable to Bangladesh's level (~1.24x). Population approximately **112 million**, the most populous country in the Arab world. The Egyptian Pound (EGP) has undergone significant devaluation (from ~15.7/USD in 2022 to ~50/USD by 2026), reducing real purchasing power.

Egypt's economy is diversified across tourism, Suez Canal revenues, remittances, agriculture, and a growing gas sector. However, high inflation (25-35% in 2024-2025) and currency instability have squeezed household incomes.

US TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: **Tier 2** (2025). General labor exploitation concerns (domestic workers, agriculture) but no BD-specific findings.

US Travel Advisory: **Level 3 — Reconsider Travel** (for Sinai and Western Desert). Most of Egypt including Cairo, Alexandria, and the Nile Valley is safe for visitors.

The Active Jobs section above shows the current live count for Egypt.

The Active Jobs section above shows the current live count for Egypt.

Egypt has the largest economy in North Africa (~$400 billion GDP). Key sectors: tourism, Suez Canal, remittances, agriculture, natural gas, manufacturing. However, GDP per capita ($3,339) is comparable to Bangladesh, and the economy has been under severe inflationary pressure (25-35% in 2024-2025).

None of Egypt's economic activity is accessible to Bangladeshi workers through any recruitment channel. No bilateral labour agreement, no BMET pathway, and an effectively non-existent BD worker presence.

Egypt's GDP per capita is approximately $3,339 (2024, nominal) — comparable to Bangladesh (~1.24x). The Egyptian Pound (EGP) has devalued significantly, trading at approximately 50 EGP per USD by 2026 (from ~15.7 in 2022). Inflation has been severe (25-35% in 2024-2025).

Since Egypt is not a labour destination for BD nationals, salary ranges are not applicable.

The Bangladeshi community in Egypt is extremely small — primarily students at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Al-Azhar has been a destination for Bangladeshi Islamic scholars for decades. The student community is estimated at under 1,000 registered individuals.

There is no established Bangladeshi worker community in Egypt. Some Bangladeshi migrants transit through Egypt en route to Libya — these are not community members but transit migrants in a trafficking pipeline.

BD Embassy Cairo: cairo.mofa.gov.bd. Established 1973. One of Bangladesh's oldest African missions. Also serves as nearest embassy for several African countries without resident BD missions.