Thursday, July 31, 2008

Fly to Bangladesh!


The first direct flight from Bangladesh flew into Male International Airport this week. This is important news because Bangladeshis comprise the largest expatriate community in Maldives. Most Bangladeshis are part of the class of manual laborers, or otherwise do jobs that the Maldivians don't want to do. Best Air, the Bangladeshi company offering the flight is offering a lower fare hoping that the workers will be able to afford it and will fly home more often on their airlines.
However this may not happen. There is a large problem with illegal immigration in Maldives. many foreign workers come to Maldives on a work visa and disappear when it's time for them to leave.

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