More than 4,500 illegal Bangladeshis have left Bahrain under a government amnesty launched four months ago, it emerged yesterday. Another 1,000 are in the process of leaving after registering for the Labour Market Regulatory Authority’s (LMRA) Easy Exit scheme, said Bangladesh Embassy first secretary Muhammad Ibrahim. (more…)
Archive for September, 2010
4,500 illegal Bangladeshis leave kingdom
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010Where does the money go?
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010After several years of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) imposing fees on the hiring of foreign workers, many business owners still complain about the added expense. The LMRA currently charges BD200 for a work visa application or renewal and BD90 for a dependents’ visa. In addition to this, companies must pay BD10 a month for every foreign employee. This adds up to around BD440 in fees every two years for each expat worker. (more…)
Bahraini-US skills deal
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010Bahraini and US officials yesterday reached a preliminary agreement on sharing the knowledge and experience of Bahraini and US experts in the fields of employment and training. (more…)
Embassy pledge
Saturday, September 11th, 2010THE Philippine Embassy is planning to soon launch its second mass repatriation programme. The move is part of its ongoing effort to keep a check on undocumented workers or those without proper paperwork.It is negotiating with all stakeholders, mainly employers and companies, to co-operate regarding the repatriation process, an embassy spokesman told the GDN. (more…)
Ordeal finally over
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010Bonny Mascarenhas
The plight of ten Indian workers who were mistreated by their employer is finally over after their sponsor handed over their passports yesterday and tickets home.Their salaries, which allegedly have not been paid in over four months, have not yet been settled, however the workers have signed over power of attorney to an advocate to ensure they receive their dues at a later date Nirmal Kumar Chawdhary (more…)
