Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has dismissed as baseless and misleading the recent social media posts claiming that Qatar has stopped issuing visas for Bangladeshi workers.

In a statement issued Tuesday night, the ministry said it has noticed several online posts and videos alleging that "Qatar is no longer granting visas to Bangladeshi workers," which it described as false and ill-motivated propaganda.

"The ministry believes such misinformation is a deliberate attempt to confuse and mislead the public," the statement said, urging everyone to refrain from spreading or believing such rumours.

The ministry also clarified that the Qatari labour market remains open and fully operational for B...