An association representing recruitment agencies in Bangladesh has called for an "open market" system as part of new terms between its government and Putrajaya, scheduled to be inked this weekend.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (Baira) secretary-general Shameem Ahmed Chowdhury Noman said the system would see all 1,400 of its members given a chance to meet the demand for workers in Malaysia.

"Our members are holders of...