Liberia

Despite a score of 7, Liberia is NOT a labour destination for Bangladeshi nationals. The score is driven almost entirely by English being the official language (+4 points) — not any employment pathway. There is no Bangladeshi community in Liberia, no bilateral labour agreement, and no recruitment channel.

WHY THE SCORE IS MISLEADING:

Liberia scores 7 because English is the official language (+4 points). The remaining 3 points come from below-BD income (1), no diaspora (1), and distant Abuja coverage (1). English is a real accessibility factor but has no bearing on employment opportunity — Liberia has no demand for Bangladeshi workers and a GDP per capita below Bangladesh's.

COUNTRY CONTEXT:

Liberia is a post-conflict West African nation recovering from two devastating civil wars (1989-1997, 1999-2003) that killed approximately **250,000 people** and destroyed most of the country's infrastructure. The country has been at peace since 2003, with UN peacekeeping (UNMIL) departing in 2018. Liberia has held successive democratic elections, most recently in 2023 (President Joseph Boakai). Political stability has improved significantly but institutions remain fragile.

Founded in 1847 by freed American slaves — hence English as the official language and the country's name (from Latin *liber*, "free"). Despite this heritage, Liberian English (Kolokwa) is the daily lingua franca and differs significantly from standard English.

ECONOMIC CONTEXT:

Liberia has a GDP per capita of approximately **$852** (2024, nominal) — approximately **0.32 times** Bangladesh's level, making it significantly poorer than Bangladesh. Population approximately **5.4 million**. The Liberian Dollar (LRD) is the national currency, but the US Dollar circulates widely. The economy depends on iron ore mining (ArcelorMittal), rubber (Firestone), palm oil, and timber. Unemployment is extremely high.

US TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: **Tier 2 Watch List** (2025). Government did not convict any traffickers for the second consecutive year. No BD-specific findings.

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

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

Liberia has a small, resource-dependent economy (~$4.6 billion GDP). Key sectors: iron ore mining (ArcelorMittal operates the largest mine), rubber (Firestone plantation — one of the world's largest), palm oil, timber, and gold mining. GDP per capita approximately $852 — significantly below Bangladesh. Population 5.4 million.

Liberia itself is a labour-exporting country. There is no demand for Bangladeshi workers and no recruitment pathway.

Liberia's GDP per capita is approximately $852 (2024, nominal) — about 0.32 times Bangladesh's level, making Liberia significantly poorer. The Liberian Dollar (LRD) is the national currency, but the US Dollar circulates widely. Since Liberia is not a labour destination for BD nationals, salary ranges are not applicable.

There is no documented Bangladeshi community in Liberia. No BD workers, students, or established residents are known.

Consular coverage from BD High Commission Abuja (abuja.mofa.gov.bd, ~2,300km from Monrovia).