Bangladesh begs UAE to hire more workers, train sailors

Bangladesh Shipping, Labour and Employment Adviser Brig. Gen. M Sakhawat Hossain met with the UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei in Dubai on Thursday to explore bilateral cooperation on employment, visa procedures, and port development. Al Mazrouei requested Bangladesh's participation in infrastructure projects by AD Ports and DP World, which would generate employment for Bangladeshi workers, while Hossain sought simplified visa processes for seafarers and advanced training support for Bangladesh's Marine Academy instructors. The adviser proposed a memorandum of understanding to formalize the training collaboration and requested UAE support for Bangladesh's candidacy in Category C of the IMO Council for the 2026-2027 term. Both officials pledged to strengthen bilateral relations and expand mutual cooperation.