Monday, April 27, 2009

no compulsion

"The state minister said the prime minister had an extensive discussion with the Saudi King and the Saudi foreign minister when they assured her that the restriction will go on Bangladeshi workers who will now be able to change their 'iqama' (work permit) and will not lose jobs if the company owners are changed. He said previously there was compulsion on Bangladeshi girls to return home from Saudi Arabia after attaining 18 years of age, but now that restriction will not be in place, thus allowing girls of 18 years to continue to stay over there." (thanks anonymous)