Qatar reopens labour market for Bangladeshis

Qatar has reopened its labour market for Bangladeshi workers after a closure for several months.

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad told UNB on Wednesday that the decision came at a joint technical committee meeting held in Doha.

He said there will be huge demand for Bangladeshi workers in Qatar as the next the FIFA World Cup will be held in the country in 2022.

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Secretary Selim Reza was present at the meeting.

 

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