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Minister: Bangladeshi workers with expired iqamas to be allowed enter Saudi Arabia
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Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury said on Monday that Bangladeshi workers whose iqamas (residence permits) expired after flight disruptions prevented them reaching Saudi Arabia on time will be allowed to enter the kingdom, with entry formalities completed automatically through the electronic system. Speaking at a discussion at the BIAM Foundation auditorium on Eskaton Road, he said overseas employment targets can be met if the government and recruiting agencies cooperate, and urged cuts to migration costs, criticising charges of Tk 7-8 lakh for trips that can cost Tk 3 lakh. He said modern technology is being introduced at BMET to speed visa verification and that a dedicated email service will handle complaints. State Minister Md Nurul Hoque asked the Saudi government for special amnesty for jailed Bangladeshis during Ramadan. Saudi Ambassador Abdullah ibn Dhafer ibn Ubayya said Bangladeshis are the largest expatriate community in Saudi Arabia after its nationals. Recruiting agencies asked for simpler Takamul testing, lower fees and resolution of BMET issues.
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