The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh yesterday urged Bahrain to lift its suspension order on issuance of work permits to Bangladeshi workers.

Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury phoned State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Dr Nejar Sadik Al Baharna this noon and discussed the matter with him.

Dr Nejar assured Iftekhar that he would try to do his best to take an initiative for lifting the suspension order.

Bahrain has recently issued an order suspending fresh recruitment of Bangladeshi workers and issuance of work permits after a Bahrain national was killed by a Bangladeshi.

Meanwhile, a spokesman of Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Ministry advised Bangladeshi workers to obey the rules of the country concerned, as public sentiment is getting stronger in the Middle East countries against the breach of laws by foreigners.