UNB:
Appreciating the government efforts to support the remittance fighters abroad, expatriate Bangladeshis in Qatar sought a number of measures from the interim government, including reduction of cargo charges from Bangladesh.
In a session with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in Doha on Thursday, the Bangladesh community leaders sought initiatives to facilitate easy migration for Bangladeshi professional job seekers in collaboration with Qatari government.
They also sought prompt legal assistance to expatriates from the embassy and new and bigger premises for Bangladesh Embassy in Doha.
Modernisation of the existing school and building of a new English medium school, end to harassment for tax issues and charging remittance fee based on income.
The Chief Adviser listened to all these issues and assured them of full cooperation from the government.
He asked the senior officials to note and take necessary actions to address the issues and concerns of the expatriate community.
Prominent Bangladeshi business in Qatar Md Alamgir Hossain Ali said expatriates should no longer be harassed at the airport.
He said the diasporas should be served with due respect and compassion while entering or exiting the country.
Ali, who is living in Qatar for over 34 years, also raised the demand for the introduction of a separate immigration service, especially for those traveling with their families, so that they can enter and exit the country easily, safely, and with dignity.
“Prof Yunus listened to us very attentively and provided logical, humane and future-oriented answers to each point. His speech clearly reflected the brilliance of leadership, sweetness of heart and love for people,” Ali told UNB after the meeting.
All the expatriate leaders present were happy, inspired and confident after listening to his words, Ali said, adding that his (Prof Yunus) promise has lit a light of hope among our expatriates.
“When an international personality like Prof Yunus Sir pays attention to the problems and possibilities of the expatriates, then the expatriates feel respected, not neglected,” he said.
Welcoming the expatriate community, the Chief Adviser expressed gratitude to them for their hard work and efforts in keeping the positive image of the country in Qatar and for managing time to attend the event despite their busy schedules.
He extended sincere thanks and appreciation for their contribution to the national economy and to the country’s development activities by way of their valuable remittances.
The Chief Adviser hoped that with their help and cooperation, the interim government would be able to meet the challenges facing the economy and carrying out the reform initiatives and rebuilding processes undertaken by his government.
He called them the assets of the country and asked their counsels and suggestions to the building of the new Bangladesh where all can live in a free society with honour and dignity.
Expats in Qatar seek reforms, praise Prof Yunus’ leadership
