Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland got a formal welcome into the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, taking the two-year seats they won unopposed in June. In a tradition that Kazakhstan started in 2018, the five countries’ ambassadors installed their national flags Tuesday alongside those of other members outside the council chambers. Mozambican Ambassador Pedro Comissário Afonso of Mozambique called it “a historic date” and Swiss Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl said she felt “a deep sense of humility and responsibility” as their countries marked their first-ever terms on U.N.’s most powerful body. Malta joined for a second time, Ecuador a fourth and Japan a record 12th. China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States are permanent, veto-wielding members of the group. Its 10 other members are elected by the 193-nation General Assembly for staggered, two-year terms. They’re allocated by global regions. Read more:UN Security Council adopts first-ever resolution on Myanmar; China, Russia and India abstain from voting  To many countries, winning a council seat is considered a signature diplomatic accomplishment that can raise a nation’s global profile and afford small countries a bigger voice than they might otherwise have in the major international peace and security issues of the day. The council deploys peacekeeping missions, can approve sanctions and speaks out — sometimes — on conflicts and flashpoints, while also surveying such thematic issues as terrorism and arms control. While many matters are perennials on the agenda, council members also can use the platform to spotlight emerging concerns or topics of particular interest to them. Countries often campaign for the council for years. Some 60 nations have never had a seat since the group’s formation in 1946. Read more: Ambassador Muhith briefs Security Council as Chair of Peacebuilding Commission The five latest members are replacing India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway. Their terms ended Dec. 31. The other current two-year members are Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and United Arab Emirates.

According to the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, 13 million Bangladeshis reside overseas, making it the fourth-highest number among the top 20 countries of immigration. Malta is a Mediterranean island nation. The International Monetary Fund classifies Malta as having an advanced economy. Many skilled foreign workers with work permit visas work and earn in Malta. This article will explore the detail of how to get a work permit visa in Malta. Where is Malta?  Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the Republic of Malta is a small island country. The nation is comprised of three main islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino. Malta is the most populous and largest of the three. Gozo is the second largest island, and Comino is the smallest and most sparsely populated of the three islands. Overall, the country has around 500,000 people in its 316 km2 land. Despite its small size, Malta has a rich history and culture. The country was ruled by a succession of powers, including the Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Knights of St. John. As a result, Malta has a diverse architectural heritage, with evidence of all these periods still visible in the buildings and ruins scattered across the islands. Read More: Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H): Who’s eligible for Malaysian Golden Visa, Investor Visa? Is Malta a Good Destination for Foreign Workers? In recent years, Malta has become increasingly popular as a tourist destination. However, it is also considered to be a good place to do business, and there are many work opportunities available for foreigners as well as for Bangladeshis. The country offers a lower cost of living than many other European countries, and its location makes it an ideal base for doing business in Africa and the Middle East.  Hence, they need manpower to run their business. And it is a good opportunity for Bangladeshi skilled and unskilled workers to work there. But, you will need a work permit visa.  How to Apply for Malta Work Permit Visa from Bangladesh? While Malta offers different visa categories for Bangladeshis, workers need to have a work permit visa to enter Malta. To work in Malta, you will need to obtain a National Long Stay Visa, which is also called a D visa. It allows non-Europeans to stay in Malta for more than three months.  Read More: UAE Golden Visa, Green Visa, Job Visa 2022: How to apply However, to get a D visa as a worker, you will need to have a work permit from a company in Malta. Usually, this work permit is called an employment license. Once you manage the employment license, the employer will send you the required documents, and you may apply for a visa. You may need to give an interview to obtain an employment license from an employer. The interview is taken to ensure you have the required skill. Since there is no Malta embassy in Bangladesh, you will need to complete the process through the Consulate of Malta in Bangladesh, which is under the Italian Embassy. Nevertheless, if you cannot manage a work permit license by yourself, you may contact an agency. They will do everything for you, but you will need to pay double or triple amount of money to them. The whole process may take around 6 months, and you can apply any time of the year if you have documents. This time may be extended in exceptional circumstances linked to the complexity of the examination of the applicants; Otherwise, the authority tries to reach a decision as soon as possible. However, the Malta visa was stopped for Bangladeshis due to COVID-19. The visa possessing is expected to start this year. Read More: Thailand now offering 10-year visa: Who are eligible? Associated Cost  This is a critical part. You may need 2 lac to 10 lac taka depending on how you process. For example, if you do everything by yourself, you may land in Malta with 2 lac, including airplane fare. On the other hand, if you process through an agency, you may need to spend 4 lac to 10 lac taka. Usually, the official processing cost is around 720 euros (TK72623) which includes a single permit visa fee of €280.5 (TK28293), an Employment license cost of €200 (TK20173), an EU Blue Card €140 (TK14121), and a Type D visa cost of €100 (TK10086). Here the conversion rate is 1 Euro equivalent to TK100.86. Who Can Apply for Work Permit Visa in Malta? Any skilled and unskilled worker can apply for a Malta work permit visa as there are both types of jobs are available. There is no age restriction for the applicants. However, the applicant must be at least 18 years old. Read More: Malta to send team for hassle-free visa processing of 3000 Bangladeshis: FM How to Apply for Work Permit Visa in Malta? Necessary Documents Since 2014, all the workers have had to go through a single permit procedure to be authorized to work and reside in Malta. The single permit procedure involves submitting a single permit application, which must include, among other documents: -A valid passport (scan copy of all pages)-Passport size photo in white background-Covid vaccination certificate-Experience certificate-Academic certificates-A copy of a valid employment contract-Personal medical insurance cover 12 months-A position description is signed by the employer-A cover letter from a potential employer-A signed CV with references showing at least 3-years of work experience. If the applicant does not have sufficient work experience but is suitably qualified, the applicant must first obtain the local MQRIC (Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre) equivalent of the qualification. The work permit visa is valid for one year, and you can renew it after that. Read More: MoU on ‘e-visa’ inked between Bangladesh-UAE Types of Work You Can Do in Malta There is a huge demand for jobs in Malta, and anyone can easily find work there. Here are different types of jobs you can do. -Food delivery job-Work in a hotel-Work as a cleaner-Super shop salesman-Food packaging-Wok in a factory Apart from these, you can also apply as a skilled worker matched with your work experience. Read More: Number of visa applications in Bangladesh up by 160%: VFS Global How Much Money Can You Earn? The average wage of wworkersper month in Malta is about 1706 EUR (TK172028), while the minimum salary is 792 EUR (TK79,863). However, if you go on a work permit visa from Bangladesh, initially, you may earn 1000 Euro (TK100837) to 1200 Euro (TK121004), which will increase depending on your performance and experience. Here the conversion rate is 1 Euro equivalent to TK100.84. Language Requirement There are two official languages in Malta, English, and Maltese. While 98% of people can speak Maltese, 88% can speak English. Therefore, if you know basic English, you will not have any problem working in Malta. Read More: How to Apply for Indian Medical Visa from Bangladesh Final Words The Malta Work Permit Visa for Bangladeshi citizens is an excellent option for people looking to work in Malta. This visa offers excellent flexibility and can be easily processed, making it a great option for those looking to move to Malta.

Malta's embattled prime minister has received a pledge of confidence from Labor Party lawmakers amid demands for his resignation by citizens angry over alleged links of his former top aide to the car bomb killing of a Maltese anti-corruption journalist.

Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was arrested for the second time on Friday and was reportedly being charged with money laundering. Fenech was first arrested Wednesday morning after he was intercepted at sea aboard his yacht by Armed Forces of Malta personnel. He was later released on police bail.

Maltese police on Friday searched the yacht of a local businessman who is being questioned about the car-bomb slaying of an investigative journalist as the victim's family presses authorities to find out who ordered the attack.

Authorities in Malta on Wednesday arrested a prominent Maltese businessman who appears to be a "person of interest" in the assassination of a leading investigative reporter.

A man arrested in a money-laundering case in Malta claims to have information identifying the mastermind behind the car-bomb assassination of a leading investigative journalist, Maltese officials said Tuesday.