By Mata Press Service

The urgency of the situation is underscored by the resignation of Bangladesh's longest-serving prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, who ruled with an iron fist for over twenty years, on August 5, 2024.

With its stability, economic opportunities, and established Bangladeshi communities, Canada remains a beacon of hope for many Bangladeshis despite job prospects and housing challenges in popular areas like Toronto.

Her dramatic exit followed a month-long, student-led protest movement that began with an agenda of reforming government job quotas but spiralled into a mass uprising calling for Hasina's resignation and democratic reforms.

There is hope for the future as Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunis, a microfinance pioneer in Bangladesh, has been appointed as the interim government's chief advisor. He's tasked with stabilizing the economy and facilitating a smooth transition to a new government.

Syed told Radio Canada that there was also a lot of frustration and anger over the political situation, particularly its economic impact and uncertainty.

Syed owns Ghoroaa Restaurant on Danforth Avenue near Victoria Park ― an area in East York known as Little Bangladesh.

He says there was a sense of anxiety within the entire neighbourhood.

Economic Impact Related To Canada

The readymade garments sector, which exported apparel worth C$53 billion last year and accounts for 83 percent of Bangladesh's export earnings, has been severely affected by the political turmoil.

This turmoil may jeopardize the country's reputation as an investment destination for Western companies.

Several Canadian brands, including Hudson's Bay, Mark's, and Lululemon, source their products from Bangladesh factories.

"Very few expected the situation to turn the way it had," said Vina Nadjibulla, vice president of research and strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Canada's Immigration Pathways for Bangladeshis in Crisis

Canada's central city, Toronto, has become a thriving hub for Bangladeshi immigrants, with many success stories inspiring others to make the move.

Wealthy, controversial Bangladeshis have settled in some small pockets of the suburbs in and around Toronto.

These pockets comprise palatial homes and lakeshore apartments purchased by wealthy Bangladeshis in various posh locales and small towns like Mississauga, Hamilton, Guelph, and the townships around Ontario Lake.

Colliquillay it is called "Begumpuras"

However, the locality of Danforth provides a glimpse of how Bangladeshis who recently came to Canada are doing.

While the visa categories vary, the problem for all is the same ・ getting a job and housing.

Most Bangladeshis who have migrated to Canada in the past few months have been on tourist or student visas.

Why Canada Is a Preferred Destination for Bangladeshis Fleeing Unrest

While the average Bangladeshi faces job prospects and housing issues like the rest of the immigrants to Canada, the economic and political crises will lead to another wave of Bangladeshis seeking to move to greener pastures.

The country is still reckoning with the aftermath of weeks of unrest, which produced some of the worst bloodshed since the 1971 war of independence.

Many fear that Hasina's departure could lead to even more instability in the densely populated South Asian nation, which is already dealing with crises from high unemployment to corruption and climate change's effects.

According to Statistics Canada, there are about 100,000 Canadians of Bangladeshi origin.

Permanent Residents:

• In 2020, Canada welcomed approximately 4,300 new permanent residents from Bangladesh.
• In 2021, the number increased to about 6,000.
• In 2022, Canada grew further, welcoming around 7,300 Bangladeshi immigrants.

Essential Documents for Bangladeshi Immigrants to Canada

Bangladeshis planning to move to Canada should pay particular attention to all the immigration programs Canada offers and make available before they do so.

To immigrate from Bangladesh to Canada, you will need various documents depending on the immigration pathway you choose.

Please consult these Canadian immigration consultants for further information.

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Here is a general list of essential documents required for the most common immigration programs:

Express Entry:

Passport or travel document: Valid passport or travel document.

Language test results: Proof of language proficiency in English or French (e.g., IELTS, CELPIP, TEF).

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): Assessment of foreign education to Canadian standards.

Proof of work experience: Reference letters from previous employers detailing your job title, duties, and duration of employment.

Proof of funds: Evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself and your family in Canada.

Police certificates: Police clearance certificates from every country you have lived in for six months or more since you were 18.

Photos: Date-stamped passport-sized photos.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):

All documents required for the Express Entry Program.

(if applying through the Express Entry-linked PNP stream).

Provincial Nomination Certificate: Proof of nomination from a Canadian province or territory.

Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP):

Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ): Selection certificate from the province of Quebec.

All other documents are similar to those required for Express Entry.

Study Permit:

Acceptance letter: Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.

Proof of funds: Evidence of financial support for tuition fees, living expenses, and return transportation.

Letter of explanation: A letter explaining why you want to study in Canada and your understanding of your responsibilities as a student.

Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ): For studies in Quebec, you need a CAQ.

Work Permit:

Job offer letter: A valid job offer from a Canadian employer.

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA): You will need an LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) for most work permits unless exempt.

Proof of professional qualifications: Educational and professional qualifications relevant to the job offered.

Proof of work experience: Reference letters from previous employers.

 

Family Sponsorship:

Sponsor's documents: Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency of the sponsor.

Proof of relationship: Marriage certificate, birth certificate, or other documents proving the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant.

Financial documents: Proof of the Canadian sponsor's ability to support the applicant financially.

Medical examination: Medical exam results from a designated panel physician in Bangladesh.

Additional Documents

Proof of identity: National ID card, birth certificate, or other identity documents.

Civil status documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, or death certificate of a spouse, if applicable.

Children's documents: Birth certificates and adoption papers, if applicable.

Important Notes

Documents must be translated and certified into English or French if they are in another language.

Certified copies and original documents will be required during different stages of the application.

 

The following Panel Physicians are available in Bangladesh.

Name: Abdul WAHAB

Address: Mercury Medical (ex. Wahab Medical), Level 15, MMK Aakash Ave building, 12 Kemal Ataturk Ave, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.wahabmedical.com

Telephone: 09614 333 777

Spoken Languages: Bengali, English, German

 

Name: Lina HOQ

Address: Green Crescent Health Services, House # 60, Road # Park Road, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, Baridhara,1212

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.greencrescentmedicalbd.com

Telephone: + 88 (02) 58817335, + 880 1742388854

Spoken Languages: Bengali, English

 

Name: Dhaka IOM

Address: IOM Migration Health Assessment Clinic,

1st & Ground floor, House 13/A, Road 136, Gulshan-1, 1212

(This panel physician or clinic provides services paid by the Interim Federal Health Program.)

Telephone: +88 0171 3481 798, +88 0177 7761 309

Spoken Languages: Bengali, English

 

Name: Ferdous WAHAB

Address: Mercury Medical (ex. Wahab Medical), Level 15, MMK Aakash Ave building, 12 Kemal Ataturk Ave, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212

Email: [email protected];, [email protected] /

Website: www.wahabmedical.com

Telephone: 09614 333 777

Spoken Languages: English

 

Name: Salini MANOHARAN

Address: Mercury Medical (ex. Wahab Medical), Level 15, MMK Aakash Ave building, 12 Kemal Ataturk Ave, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212,

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Website: www.wahabmedical.com

Telephone: 09614 333 777

Spoken Languages: English

 

Name: Rafia AKTER

Address: Green Crescent Health Services,

House # 60, Road # Park Road, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, Baridhara, 1212

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.greencrescentmedicalbd.com

Telephone: + 88 (02) 58817335, + 880 1742388854

Spoken Languages: Bengali, English