The recruitment of Bangladeshi workers has been temporarily suspended, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusan announced. Speaking to local media, Ihusan cited instances of companies submitting invalid documents as the primary reason for the suspension.
Minister Ihusan noted that there are significant issues requiring collaboration with other ministries to resolve. "We have noticed that some companies are submitting fake documents," he stated, emphasizing the ongoing investigation into the matter. Similar document fraud has also been reported in submissions to the Ministry of Construction, said the Minister.
All institutions related to foreigners have now been transferred under the jurisdiction of Homeland Security by President Dr. Muizzu. This move aims to streamline oversight and ensure compliance with legal standards.
The recruitment of unskilled Bangladeshi laborers was previously banned in 2019 by the former administration after the quota of 150,000 unskilled workers from each country was reached. The permit was restored in December last year, following a four-year ban.
Earlier, Minister Ihusan mentioned plans to enhance the legal framework for foreign workers, including the collection of fingerprints from all foreigners working in the Maldives within the next year. This initiative is part of Operation Kurangi, a special program launched by the Homeland Security Ministry to address and manage foreign labor issues comprehensively.
Minister Ihusan noted that there are significant issues requiring collaboration with other ministries to resolve. "We have noticed that some companies are submitting fake documents," he stated, emphasizing the ongoing investigation into the matter. Similar document fraud has also been reported in submissions to the Ministry of Construction, said the Minister.
All institutions related to foreigners have now been transferred under the jurisdiction of Homeland Security by President Dr. Muizzu. This move aims to streamline oversight and ensure compliance with legal standards.
The recruitment of unskilled Bangladeshi laborers was previously banned in 2019 by the former administration after the quota of 150,000 unskilled workers from each country was reached. The permit was restored in December last year, following a four-year ban.
Earlier, Minister Ihusan mentioned plans to enhance the legal framework for foreign workers, including the collection of fingerprints from all foreigners working in the Maldives within the next year. This initiative is part of Operation Kurangi, a special program launched by the Homeland Security Ministry to address and manage foreign labor issues comprehensively.
