RIYADH: Bangladesh Embassy has categorically denied reports that 40,000 Bangladeshi housemaids have been deported from the Kingdom.
Labor Counselor Sarwar Alam explained that so far only 47,000 Bangladeshi housemaids have come to the Kingdom since 2015.
“Our domestic aides are content with the work conditions in the Kingdom and their employers are also satisfied with their services,” he said, adding that these maids undergo a special orientation program prior to their departure for the Kingdom.
“Out of these, only about 700 housemaids have returned to Bangladesh, due to various reasons,” the counselor said .
Both sides are working closely to ensure safe and decent work environment for female domestic workers, he said.
In January, the two sides decided to increase the number of housemaids that are sent to the Kingdom.
Bangladesh Ambassador Golam Moshi said: “Besides more maids from Bangladesh, the Saudis also want more male and female academicians to work in local universities. The envoy said around 4,000 housemaids come to the Kingdom monthly and this will be increased to cater to the local labor market. He said that Saudi authorities have pledged to appoint mega recruiting offices to deal with the large intake of housemaids.
During the bilateral meeting, the two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in manpower sector through addressing issues to reduce migration cost, imparting training to Saudi-bound workers and recruiting more male workers for mutual benefits.
There are around 1.3 million Bangladeshi workers in the Kingdom.
Labor Counselor Sarwar Alam explained that so far only 47,000 Bangladeshi housemaids have come to the Kingdom since 2015.
“Our domestic aides are content with the work conditions in the Kingdom and their employers are also satisfied with their services,” he said, adding that these maids undergo a special orientation program prior to their departure for the Kingdom.
“Out of these, only about 700 housemaids have returned to Bangladesh, due to various reasons,” the counselor said .
Both sides are working closely to ensure safe and decent work environment for female domestic workers, he said.
In January, the two sides decided to increase the number of housemaids that are sent to the Kingdom.
Bangladesh Ambassador Golam Moshi said: “Besides more maids from Bangladesh, the Saudis also want more male and female academicians to work in local universities. The envoy said around 4,000 housemaids come to the Kingdom monthly and this will be increased to cater to the local labor market. He said that Saudi authorities have pledged to appoint mega recruiting offices to deal with the large intake of housemaids.
During the bilateral meeting, the two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in manpower sector through addressing issues to reduce migration cost, imparting training to Saudi-bound workers and recruiting more male workers for mutual benefits.
There are around 1.3 million Bangladeshi workers in the Kingdom.
