Dhaka, May 17 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury said the government is planning to introduce dedicated expatriate facilities, including a special lounge and medical unit, at Shah Amanat International Airport to improve services for migrant workers and non-resident Bangladeshis.

Speaking at a seminar titled "Globalising Sylhet" held at Grand Sylhet in Sylhet on May 15, the minister said the government has already started work on establishing dedicated lounges for expatriates at international airports.

He said a medical unit equipped with doctors, nurses, and healthcare facilities would also be introduced in the immigration area to provide immediate treatment and emergency assistance to expatr...