Stranded Bangladeshi Workers to Get New Entry Permits: Qatari Foreign Minister

Yousuf Mohamed Al Othman, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, has ensured the issuing of exceptional entry permits for stranded expatriate Bangladeshis in a short time.

At a meeting with Ms. Jashim Uddin, Ambassador of Bangladesh, on Thursday, the Qatar Minister came up with the assurance, a press release said.

Md Jashim requested the Qatar Minister to take measures over the return of Bangladeshi workers by issuing exceptional entry permits.

He also handed over a list of stranded Bangladeshi expatriates to Yousuf Mohamed. 

Ambassador applauded the reformation programmes including the wage protection system, dispute settlement system which were initiated by the Qatar authorities while the Qatar Minister praised the quality work of Bangladeshi workers.

Md Jashim also mentioned the contribution of Bangladeshi workers to the overall development of Qatar and addressed various aspects of the changing sponsorship of Bangladeshi workers.