Speaking to journalists after his remarks at an event marking the 30th anniversary of the Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU) at a hotel in the capital on Tuesday (October 13), the state minister said that once the situation normalizes, discussions will be held with Saudi Arabia on extending the workers' visas and allowing them to return to their workplaces.

Noting that the government is working to assist Bangladeshis affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he said families of the deceased have been given about Tk 13 lakh 50 thousand each through the relevant committee. The concerned countries are also cooperating in the treatment of injured Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia and in bringing back the bodies of the deceased to the country.

The state minister also said initiatives have been taken to create opportunities for training, rehabilitation and alternative employment for expatriates who returned home unemployed due to the war. Assistance is also being provided to create job opportunities in other countries by utilizing their experience and skills.

Nurul Haque Nur expressed hope that after the war ends, a huge number of workers will be needed in reconstruction efforts in the Middle East. This could create new employment opportunities for Bangladeshi workers.

Calling upon expatriates to obey the laws of the respective countries, the state minister said there are restrictions on publishing war-related videos, audio and pictures on social media in Middle Eastern countries. It is necessary to refrain from publishing anything in disregard of these restrictions.