‘Utmost importance’ attached to safety measures for expatriates: Minister
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‘Utmost importance’ attached to safety measures for expatriates: Minister

‘Utmost importance’ attached to safety measures for expatriates: Minister


Expatriate’s Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmed on Tuesday said the government has taken necessary steps for ensuring the safety of the Bangladeshi workers living abroad “with utmost importance”.

“The officials of Bangladesh Embassies in different countries are contacting the workers round the clock. Discussions with the ministers of different countries are underway over hiring from international labour markets (i.e. Shariatpur, Munshiganj and other districts of BD) amid the ongoing coronavirus situation,” he said.

The Minister came up with the information while talking to reporters after attending a programme over a new secretary to the ministry, as a chief guest.

He also said “In order to ensure the protection issue of the expatriates, we must implement the directives of the Prime Minister with honesty, efficiency and dedication.”

Dr Ahmed Munirus Salehin took charge as the secretary to the Ministry today. Selim Reza, former secretary of the ministry has been transferred.

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