No official announcement has been made by the UAE regarding a visa ban on Bangladeshi nationals, according to a senior official.
Tareq Ahmed, the Ambassador of Bangladesh to the UAE, stated that rumors circulating on social media and some websites lack confirmation from UAE government sources.
Certain online platforms have claimed that the UAE has imposed a visa ban on some countries’ citizens, affecting their ability to acquire work or tourist visas. However, these claims are not supported by any official UAE statement.
Ambassador Ahmed informed Bangladesh’s NTV that the UAE authorities have not released any new instructions about such a ban, deeming the news false.
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According to Global Media Insight, approximately 0.84 million Bangladeshi nationals reside in the UAE, making up 7.4% of the country’s population. They rank as the third-largest foreign community, following Indian and Pakistani nationals.
Md. Rashedujjaman, Bangladesh’s consul-general in Dubai and Northern Emirates, estimates the Bangladeshi population in the UAE to be around one million.
During an interview with Khaleej Times for the 55th Independence and National Day celebration in Dubai, he mentioned ongoing discussions with the UAE government to facilitate Bangladeshi visa processes.
“We aspire for Bangladeshi nationals to contribute to the UAE’s success,” he added.
