{"id":24884,"date":"2026-09-16T07:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=24884"},"modified":"2026-09-16T07:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:06:23","slug":"uae-cancels-visas-of-thousands-of-bangladeshis-amid-heightened-scrutiny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=24884","title":{"rendered":"UAE cancels visas of thousands of Bangladeshis amid heightened scrutiny"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134280662,imgsize-126497,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/bangladeshi-expatriates-in-the-uae-are-facing-unexpected-visa-cancellations-which-has-left-many-in-a-state-of-uncertainty-photo-rashed-sumon.jpg\" alt=\"UAE cancels visas of thousands of Bangladeshis amid heightened scrutiny\" title=\"Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE are facing unexpected visa cancellations, which has left many in a state of uncertainty (Photo: Rashed Sumon)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE are facing unexpected visa cancellations, which has left many in a state of uncertainty (Photo: Rashed Sumon)\">Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE are facing unexpected visa cancellations, which has left many in a state of uncertainty (Photo: Rashed Sumon)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The UAE has cancelled the visas of thousands of Bangladeshis, leaving many expatriates stranded in Bangladesh and unable to return to their jobs, businesses and families in the Gulf country.<!-- --> Bangladesh has taken up the issue with the UAE through diplomatic channels and sought a review of the cancellations.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>The Daily Star reported that the number of affected Bangladeshis has risen from around 4,000 to 4,800, citing Bangladeshi ministry sources. However, the UAE has not publicly confirmed the figure. Bangladesh\u2019s foreign ministry had said on July 30 that 626 Bangladeshis had faced automatic visa cancellations, while stressing that the cancellations were not specific to Bangladesh and had also affected nationals of other countries.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>Many affected Bangladeshis had returned home on leave before receiving cancellation notices by email or mobile message. Abul Kalam Azad, who had lived in the UAE for 27 years, told The Daily Star that he returned to Bangladesh on April 7 and received a visa cancellation email on July 24 without any reason being given.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>The cancellations have affected both workers and business owners. One Bangladeshi told The Daily Star that he had two businesses in the UAE and a wife living in Dubai, but was now unable to return.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>The UAE is home to around 1.2 million Bangladeshi expatriates, according to Bangladesh\u2019s foreign ministry. Dhaka has been seeking greater mobility and the reopening of labour visas for Bangladeshi nationals.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>The reasons behind the latest cancellations remain unclear. MS Shekil Chowdhury, chairman of the Centre for Non-Resident Bangladeshi, said UAE authorities had increased scrutiny amid the wider Middle East conflict, including checks related to visa renewals, documentation and social media activity. <!-- -->He stressed that he was not saying these factors directly caused the cancellations.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>Bangladesh\u2019s expatriates\u2019 welfare ministry has asked recently affected Bangladeshis to submit their details as the government works to establish the scale of the problem. Affected expatriates have also sought financial assistance, rehabilitation and diplomatic intervention to help them return to their previous workplaces.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>The Bangladesh government has not announced a final number of affected nationals or a confirmed reason for the visa cancellations.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/south-asia\/uae-cancels-visas-of-thousands-of-bangladeshis-amid-heightened-scrutiny\/articleshow\/134280537.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE are facing unexpected visa cancellations, which has left many in a state of uncertainty (Photo: Rashed Sumon) The UAE has cancelled the visas of thousands of Bangladeshis, leaving many expatriates stranded in Bangladesh and unable to return to their jobs, businesses and families in the Gulf country. 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