What Is BMET?
The Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) is a government body under Bangladesh's Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment. It is responsible for registering, tracking, and protecting Bangladeshi workers who go abroad for employment.
BMET operates the Smart Card system — a biometric clearance card that every Bangladeshi worker must obtain before departing for overseas employment. Working abroad without BMET clearance is illegal under the Overseas Employment and Migrants Act 2013.
Why BMET Clearance Is Required for Ukraine
Ukraine is not a major destination country in Bangladesh's formal overseas employment system, but Bangladeshi workers are still subject to BMET clearance requirements when going for employment. BMET clearance serves several protective functions:
- Creates an official record of the worker's departure and employment contract
- Enables Bangladesh embassies abroad to locate and assist workers in distress
- Provides access to welfare funds for workers in difficulty
- Requires a verified employment contract — acts as a basic document check
Documents Required for BMET Smart Card
- Original valid passport (MRP)
- Ukrainian work permit (original — issued by the State Employment Service)
- Employment contract with Ukrainian employer (authenticated)
- Ukrainian visa (Type D employment)
- Medical fitness certificate from a BMET-approved medical centre
- Recent passport photographs
- Payment of BMET registration fee
Where to Apply
BMET main office is at 89/2, New Eskaton Road, Dhaka. Regional BMET offices operate in Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, and Rangpur divisions. Processing at the Dhaka office is typically same-day to 3 working days with a complete application.
BMET clearance requires a genuine Ukrainian work permit. If a BAIRA recruiter or broker offers to "arrange" BMET clearance without providing you the original work permit issued by the State Employment Service, this is fraud. BMET cannot and should not accept a forged permit.