Save Bangladeshis in Bahrain
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On 23 May 2008, one Bangladeshi worker had a brawl with a Bahraini and unfortunately the Bahraini was killed. In connection with the same, the Bahrain government banned issuing Work Permits for the Bangladeshis and stopped the renewal of Work Permits. If the residence permit expires, it cannot be renewed and the worker concerned will have to leave the country. Nearly 100,000 workers are engaged here in various fields and many of them have been staying for 15-20 years. They are employed in construction, hotels, tailoring, teaching, hospitals, accounting, administration and so on. Many of them are settled here with business, self employment etc. Many people have been staying with families; their children are being born, educated and brought up here. Many children are going to attend the O Level, A Level and even university exams. But as their parents' residence permits are not going to be renewed, they will have to leave the country. Many people have invested here in the hope of better economic freedom but everything is going to be wasted. Now everybody here in Bahrain is upset and hopeless. We have attended the emergency meeting in the Embassy and came to know that the situation is going to deteriorate in the days to come. CDA Mr. Saiful Islam is a very courageous man and along with his team he is trying very hard. But their efforts are not producing any immediate results for resolving these issues. We appeal to our Chief Adviser to take immediate steps to resolve these problems and save the lives of thousands of people. We are going to be jobless, we are going to be empty handed. We believe that nothing is impossible and if the government comes forward, definitely with the blessings of Allah, we will find a solution.
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