Bangladesh missions’ officials contacting workers round the clock: 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 the international labour markets amid the ongoing coronavirus situation,” he said.

The minister was talking to newsmen after attending as a chief guest at a programme over the appointment of a new secretary to the ministry.

“In order to ensure the protection of the expatriates, we must implement the directives of the prime minister with honesty, efficiency and dedication,” he said.

Ahmed Munirus Salehin took charge as the secretary to the ministry today in place of Selim Reza, who has been transferred.