Economic Impacts of Cross-Border Migration: India and Bangladesh in Focus

Abstract: This study examines the economic effects of cross-border migration between Bangladesh and India, emphasizing the opportunities and complex challenges brought about by these migration dynamics. The historical background of migrant flows, the socioeconomic factors that influence migration and the ensuing economic ramifications for both nations are all examined in this study. The demand on public services and infrastructure, remittances, and labour market implications are important topics of investigation, covered in this study. The effectiveness of both governments' policy actions in controlling migration and reducing its negative economic effects is also examined in this article. This study intends to improve knowledge of the difficulties involved and to provide guidance for future policy-making efforts by offering a thorough analysis of the economic aspects of cross-border migration. Results emphasize the necessity of cooperative strategies to tackle the region's economic difficulties and capitalize on migration's potential advantages for sustainable development. Keywords: Cross Border Migration, Economic Development, Illegal Migration