Govt Taking Steps to Prevent Exploitation of Migrant Workers: Asif Nazrul

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said the interim government is working to stop exploitation of workers abroad. "I was in Qatar for three days. I have listened to many stories of exploitation from the Bangladeshi brothers, who work in the hotel where I resided during my visit. I have talked with many workers, professional brothers and sisters invited at our embassy.

 I have listened to the statements of the embassy officials as well," he said in a post on his verified Facebook account. The law adviser said the main complaint of the migrant workers were on issuance of passports, NIDs, power of attorney, employment and wages there.

"I have talked to the Director General (Passport and Immigration) regarding passport issue already. He assured me that the passport delivery will begin from mid December. Yesterday, I requested the home adviser to cut passport fee and make it equal for all. I would remain in touch in this regard," he added.

Dr Asif Nazrul said the law ministry would look into what more can be done to ease the process to get passport and NID. While talking about money withdrawal and transfer from accounts of Islamic banks, the law adviser said Bangladesh Bank has already gave fund to solve this problem.

“We would try to resolve the injustice done to these banks during the past government (which I think was done in a planned way). In his facebook post, he also prayed for the departed soul of slain Chattogram lawyer Saiful Islam.