The
Mission is also responsible for the management
of Hajj operation for Bangladeshi pilgrims. It
may be mentioned here that during the time of Hajj
the whole Consulate is geared up and each and every
member of this Mission is engaged in Hajj related
activities in addition to their normal duties for
a period of 2-3 months.
The labour problems and its solutions
is another responsibility of this Consulate. About
07 lakhs Bangladeshi nationals are living in various
cities of its jurisdiction over the western part
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which covers the
area of 7 provinces (namely, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah,
Taif, Abha, Jizan, Al-Baha, Tabuk, Yanbu and Najran)
out of 13 provinces of Saudi Arabia. Providing
consular services to them, looking after their
welfare and assisting settling labour disputes
are some of many tasks carried out by the Mission.
Trade promotion is another important responsibility
of the Mission. |