Gulf countries

GULF COUNTRIES / Lack of language skills leaves migrants vulnerable

Although a large number of Bangladeshi migrant workers travel to the Gulf countries for work, there has been little to no government initiative to teach them the languages of the receiving countries.

Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' banned in Gulf countries

There’s bad news for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's Gulf-based fans eagerly awaiting the release of the film “Fighter”.

Prioritise human trafficking prevention

Low conviction rate illustrates govt's lacklustre attitude towards prevention

Is it Destination Death for our migrant workers?

Five hundred deaths a month. Is that natural?

Widening gulf between Gulf countries

Tension is again rising in the Middle East after Saudi Arabia and its allies (mainly other Gulf countries) abruptly cut ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism in the region.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Lack of language skills leaves migrants vulnerable

Although a large number of Bangladeshi migrant workers travel to the Gulf countries for work, there has been little to no government initiative to teach them the languages of the receiving countries.

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' banned in Gulf countries

There’s bad news for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's Gulf-based fans eagerly awaiting the release of the film “Fighter”.

January 27, 2023
January 27, 2023

Prioritise human trafficking prevention

Low conviction rate illustrates govt's lacklustre attitude towards prevention

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

Is it Destination Death for our migrant workers?

Five hundred deaths a month. Is that natural?

June 12, 2017
June 12, 2017

Widening gulf between Gulf countries

Tension is again rising in the Middle East after Saudi Arabia and its allies (mainly other Gulf countries) abruptly cut ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism in the region.