This story was highlighted by Al Jazeera which is based in Qatar. I remember reading about Qatar's appalling treatment of Indian and Bangladeshi workers as well. So the question is why doesn't Al-Jazeera shine a spotlight on it's own government and people’s poor record of treating these migrant workers with dignity and respect.
Cray On No they have not. Go to these credible websites to see stories on Qatar's abuse of migrant workers. Singapore hasn't done the best for it's migrant workers and the report is very true. I support the story being told. However, I would love to see Al Jazeera do a similar story on Qatar's migrant workers. Then only will I say Al Jazeera is unbiased and reports fairly. www.theguardian.com › World › Development › Qatar www.huffingtonpost.com/news/qatar-migrant-workers/ edition.cnn.com/.../qatar-world-cup-2022-migrant-rights-crisis-amnesty-international/ www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33019838
These labourers working in the foreign soils are building economy of Bangladesh.. I would call them modern day freedom fighters of Bangladesh... The fighters of economical freedom.
If that's how the boss treated the European reporter right in front of the camera, can you imagine how they treat those poor workers behind closed doors?
Yes. That's horrifying but one thing I noted is one. When most of those workers cannot express themselves mostly about their grievances then most bosses exploit their ignorance! Am a migrant worker from Uganda here in UAE but those Bangladeshi men will never express themselves and for them respect to the boss is fear and respect! There should not be a thing like that because it is a recipe for exploitation I know! I talk about all my problems,I know where to go if they cannot solve my issues. I think education empowers and self confidence is crucial in this volatile world nowadays.
Ash A agree with you but in Kuwait, Doha & Abu Dhabi there's a big chance they will live a great life when it comes to salary.. many migrants are earning more money than 20% of locals there and the unbelievable money transfers via those workers to their home country shows that clearly, most unfortunate workers are actually suffering because there are many greedy (mafia alike groups) they take money from those poor people as they manage to handle them a working visa in gulf region!
As a S'porean, pls dun work under Indians boss bcoz they will tke advantage of ur suitation. Pls work wit Chinese boss who will look aft u all. Frm S'pore. Frm Ramla Beevi.
It's very sad that the working positions that are treated the worst are the ones that build our countries (construction), clean our cities (janitorial/service), and feed our populations (farm & factory workers). We would all be lost without them and yet so many are so quick to turn a blind eye to their suffrage.
I went to visit Singapore once for a holiday. On the way back to the Airport I attempted to flagdown 13 taxis!!!! I could'nt understand why they would'nt stop as they were all empty. Then it occured to me, they probably thought me and my friends were Bangladeshi migrants so they did'nt want to pick us up. I'm British Bangladeshi, but clearly in Singapore your skin colour defines who you are, not your passport colour.
This happens in most of middle east, whether it's Singapore, Qatar, Dubai or Saudi Arabia. It is sad to see people going through such hardship and mistreating in this modern age. Lack of legislation allow such exploitation.
its not fair enough if you do not interview MOM. also since this documentary, much more steps have been taken to resolve some of these issues, including laws, inspections, fines, etc and encouraging NGOs to step up. The way Singapore works, this is not just lip service.
Guess the problem is still presisitent. Recently there were reports of Bangladeshi workers not getting paid for 6 months by irresponsible bosses. Lucky that now there are more NGOs helping them
shame on Singapore.... Always thought it's a beautiful country, but not. Ismael is a very nice guy, your family is beautiful. salam Aleikom from Morocco. Insha allah everything will be sorted out for you all .
why do people give big money to unerupted agents?? with 400 dollars they can do many businesses in Bangladesh. they can get world-class skills for 4000 dollars. choosing better options decision making should be taught at all school
The operations manager looks like a killer. Criminal. C how pompous he is answering questions. He should be investigated properly and sanctioned. Please authorities should look into the matters concerning this operations manager. Please.
Qatar is even worse Migrant labour is treated as unholy filth, their passports confiscated, crammed into tiny dormitories in that fever heat, tossed about here and there by local bosses, refused leave when sick, and o god the miseries go on and on...... and ......and .... al Jazeera comes all the way to Singapore to reveal crimes against labour...... really, really its just too tooo rich
Typical problem not just happen in singapore but also happen to other nation..... Employer abuse their worker.... Gov of worker source really need to take action in providing protection to their citizen.
Agree. But you need to know one thing, the Singapore government is famous for their effectiveness and efficiency in managing and governing the country, but how can this happen whereby the migrant workers are treated so unfairly? I am from Malaysia, and everyone always look up on how good the Singapore government is, but after all these documentary, my opinion has changed of the Singaporean government
Somebody would have been messed up for life if they did something like this to me. Anything bad that happens to the boss or recruiter is well deserved. You don't treat people like this. I felt so bad for his wife! She was really pretty too. It's just really heartbreaking to see her cry over her daughter like that. As a man, I couldn't even begin to think about how my wife would feel about me (as a man) if did something so drastic to our lives. But the truth is here. This guy was a victim. I pray that karma bring justice to these crooks.
I realized that in America they would just file bankruptcy. However that is no excuse for people to treat others in that way. Greed is a powerful thing
They spent a lot of money to move to other countries. They can stay at their home and do something there itself. Soon they will make Singapore, just like Bangladesh.
al Jazeera English or any body else can you please provide me how to get in touch with this guy I would like to help him get back on his feet thank you.
But how come humanity lost its grip. What is going on in the world is sheer wickedness. I wonder if some people have concience at all? Didnt their plight concern their employers that he has not paid them for six months. God will judge I bet u.
Here is the problem …. Of course he was right; but being right isn’t what’s in your best interest … His brother in-law was correct by saying that they went through all this hardship to send him to Singapore now they have nothing to show for it … The wisest course of action is always to see where your interests lie, the guy who got slapped was clever … If it was me the least I would have done is make sure I don’t leave Singapore with a loss, tried to make connections to secure a different job afterwards.
By right the people who employ you should pay all travel costs it should not cost you money to go work for them. But when it is low skill labour that's really the problem
for Singaporean.. salery is like in huge and Singaporean need I.T professional from another countries that why they settle salery more than 7000 dolors month.. and for poor people .. who work hard and need really job.. they settle salery 600 Dollors a month.. imagines. how they suffer ?? just bcoz they are poor,, Singaporean govt and people drink their blood..and pay in penny.
it's because the currency and cost of living in bangladesh is quite low so when they hear about the salary they are offered then they tend to think thats a lot. Also a lot of the workers face a lot of hardship there but when they come back to their home country , they often tell false stories to cover up the crappy life they are living and so other's who hear these false stories join up too.
by the why dont alzazera show about migrants being exploited in qatar. we see all over other news network but not alzajera. this proves how baised is this AJ. no wonder now they are being told to shut down. looks like justic a has been served
This story was highlighted by Al Jazeera which is based in Qatar. I remember reading about Qatar's appalling treatment of Indian and Bangladeshi workers as well. So the question is why doesn't Al-Jazeera shine a spotlight on it's own government and people’s poor record of treating these migrant workers with dignity and respect.
At least they told their story. Do you expect BBC to do this kind of story?
That's why they made Al Jazeera.
tvee
It would have to completely secret filming in Qatar Dubai etc. Although they did some filming in Dubai and it was terrible
those migrant worker in qatar are given their fair due.
Cray On No they have not.
Go to these credible websites to see stories on Qatar's abuse of migrant workers.
Singapore hasn't done the best for it's migrant workers and the report is very true. I support the story being told.
However, I would love to see Al Jazeera do a similar story on Qatar's migrant workers. Then only will I say Al Jazeera is unbiased and reports fairly.
www.theguardian.com › World › Development › Qatar
www.huffingtonpost.com/news/qatar-migrant-workers/
edition.cnn.com/.../qatar-world-cup-2022-migrant-rights-crisis-amnesty-international/
www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33019838
thanks a lot Al Jazeera for covering such a true story of Bangladeshi helpless people.
These labourers working in the foreign soils are building economy of Bangladesh.. I would call them modern day freedom fighters of Bangladesh... The fighters of economical freedom.
It's high time to do something for our Bangladeshi workers.
send them to middle east
don't have kids more than 2. That'll solve the problem.
Develop your country, have not more than two children with a gap of five years, and invest in education. Identify the corrupt people.
@@330MillionGods That is even worse.
@Mo Chow France 1.96 Bangladesh 2.16 . Not big difference.
After the guy threatens to break the camera man's face, are we to still believe his colleague's assertion that he never slapped the worker?
Always poor people suffer so much... My heart goes out for this workers and their families!
The world sucks for poor people :(
If that's how the boss treated the European reporter right in front of the camera, can you imagine how they treat those poor workers behind closed doors?
Would be nice to if someone could set up a gofundme to help that man, I felt bad seeing his wife cry like that.
pimpgreen8989 GoFundMe doesn't work in poor countries... the world is not for the poor people :)
Honest reporter... Good job bro...
Yes. That's horrifying but one thing I noted is one. When most of those workers cannot express themselves mostly about their grievances then most bosses exploit their ignorance! Am a migrant worker from Uganda here in UAE but those Bangladeshi men will never express themselves and for them respect to the boss is fear and respect! There should not be a thing like that because it is a recipe for exploitation I know! I talk about all my problems,I know where to go if they cannot solve my issues.
I think education empowers and self confidence is crucial in this volatile world nowadays.
I feel bad for anyone who is a migrant worker in Singapore or any Arab country.
I feel bad for your English teacher.
Ash A not all employers are like that. Don't make a general sweeping statement
Ash A agree with you but in Kuwait, Doha & Abu Dhabi there's a big chance they will live a great life when it comes to salary.. many migrants are earning more money than 20% of locals there and the unbelievable money transfers via those workers to their home country shows that clearly, most unfortunate workers are actually suffering because there are many greedy (mafia alike groups) they take money from those poor people as they manage to handle them a working visa in gulf region!
Tiger ezpi wow. Someone needs a lesson in empathy and humanity.
Ashwini Gupta people should love their people before migrants
As a S'porean, pls dun work under Indians boss bcoz they will tke advantage of ur suitation. Pls work wit Chinese boss who will look aft u all. Frm S'pore. Frm Ramla Beevi.
Totally agreed, do not work for Indian bosses.
What about Bangladeshi dreams in Dubai or Doha? Or did Singapore come to mind first for you guys
shame on such a developed country
Singapore is not developed
@@NoChinaforever17 HAHAHAHAH WHAT
Unfortunately this happens everywhere
@@NoChinaforever17 so is yours
They are hero of our nation😍😍😍
is a shame that, in Singapore, companies are not paying a proper salary though those workers are working hard.
It's very sad that the working positions that are treated the worst are the ones that build our countries (construction), clean our cities (janitorial/service), and feed our populations (farm & factory workers).
We would all be lost without them and yet so many are so quick to turn a blind eye to their suffrage.
I went to visit Singapore once for a holiday. On the way back to the Airport I attempted to flagdown 13 taxis!!!!
I could'nt understand why they would'nt stop as they were all empty. Then it occured to me, they probably thought me and my friends were Bangladeshi migrants so they did'nt want to pick us up.
I'm British Bangladeshi, but clearly in Singapore your skin colour defines who you are, not your passport colour.
Actually, you should have downloaded a ride-hailing app to book a ride. People hardly flag down cabs in Singapore for the past 5 years.
@@thewylicious I'll bare that in mind for me t time... We were only there for 1 night.
This happens in most of middle east, whether it's Singapore, Qatar, Dubai or Saudi Arabia. It is sad to see people going through such hardship and mistreating in this modern age. Lack of legislation allow such exploitation.
Tnq Al jajirah
its not fair enough if you do not interview MOM. also since this documentary, much more steps have been taken to resolve some of these issues, including laws, inspections, fines, etc and encouraging NGOs to step up. The way Singapore works, this is not just lip service.
Guess the problem is still presisitent. Recently there were reports of Bangladeshi workers not getting paid for 6 months by irresponsible bosses. Lucky that now there are more NGOs helping them
shame on Singapore.... Always thought it's a beautiful country, but not. Ismael is a very nice guy, your family is beautiful. salam Aleikom from Morocco. Insha allah everything will be sorted out for you all .
soufianenz its more in gulf or middle east but alzajeera never shows as its islamic channel😁
Love form Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
dude says" Give me any problem, I'll break your face "
Reporter : are you threatening me ?
This reporter needs to start going to the gym
why do people give big money to unerupted agents?? with 400 dollars they can do many businesses in Bangladesh. they can get world-class skills for 4000 dollars. choosing better options decision making should be taught at all school
So well said.
The operations manager looks like a killer. Criminal. C how pompous he is answering questions. He should be investigated properly and sanctioned. Please authorities should look into the matters concerning this operations manager. Please.
Horrible situations, i am praying all of guys family and children's..
its too lucrative, this kind of thing will never stop
The Singaporean government should scrutinize and prevent the recruiters exploiting the foreign workers in Singapore.
Well Qatar also has very poor immigrant work policies as well. Its doubtful aljazeera will do one for their own nation.
Qatar is even worse Migrant labour is treated as unholy filth, their passports confiscated, crammed into tiny dormitories in that fever heat, tossed about here and there by local bosses, refused leave when sick, and o god the miseries go on and on...... and ......and .... al Jazeera comes all the way to Singapore to reveal crimes against labour...... really, really its just too tooo rich
where ever you go, as a migrant is the same. even at your own country. bad and evil is a person not a country. peace from Malaysia ☺
Bangladesh Government have to ensure the right of our worker
I really shocked, but it's true.
Make Singapore Malay Again! *grabs popcorn*
whatever....
make another Malaysian airline drop into the seas again! *grabs popcorn*
Luqman Nazery it will be so ugly
go read singapore pledge bye
Luqman Nazery should British took those Chinese immigrants as their citizen
Those immigrants will be satisfied with British accommodation
These guys just want to take shortcuts in life, borrow money to come to Singapore? They never been taught do not spend if you cannot afford.
Really sad story.
2:15 This guy is handsome.
people forget that we will all reap what we sow
The govt of singapore should do something so that the worker get a fair treatment.
i wonder when aj will document qatar's human rights violation
Typical problem not just happen in singapore but also happen to other nation..... Employer abuse their worker.... Gov of worker source really need to take action in providing protection to their citizen.
Agree. But you need to know one thing, the Singapore government is famous for their effectiveness and efficiency in managing and governing the country, but how can this happen whereby the migrant workers are treated so unfairly? I am from Malaysia, and everyone always look up on how good the Singapore government is, but after all these documentary, my opinion has changed of the Singaporean government
Somebody would have been messed up for life if they did something like this to me. Anything bad that happens to the boss or recruiter is well deserved. You don't treat people like this. I felt so bad for his wife! She was really pretty too. It's just really heartbreaking to see her cry over her daughter like that. As a man, I couldn't even begin to think about how my wife would feel about me (as a man) if did something so drastic to our lives. But the truth is here. This guy was a victim. I pray that karma bring justice to these crooks.
It is something that is not new to the people of Bangladesh
I realized that in America they would just file bankruptcy. However that is no excuse for people to treat others in that way. Greed is a powerful thing
They spent a lot of money to move to other countries. They can stay at their home and do something there itself. Soon they will make Singapore, just like Bangladesh.
What about in Qatar ?? Still Bangladeshi can't get Visit visa or Business visa fro Qatar ... it's not equal attitude :(
Poor immigrants everywhere are treated very similar and are the most vulnerable.
The director Ganesh is scam. Mob boss
I heard that all these workers got at least one handphone.
Shame on Singapore for not paying wages to the employees.
still it's going on ....all over the World.
al Jazeera English or any body else can you please provide me how to get in touch with this guy I would like to help him get back on his feet thank you.
Moe Abdi where r u from?
Ladies and Gentlemen This is Our Governments policy . PAP
This is modern day slavery. Same story in Dubai. These countries stand up on the foot of these labours.
What happened to him now?
I don't get it. They pay $9000 to make $400 a month ? Where's the deal ?
They thought their debt would be clear in 2 yeara
Damm and they said Singapore is a strict fine city.
And also dubai ....
i used to be there in singapore bangaldeshi are called bangla.
just cross the border to KL, i saw many south asian got better jobs, able to spent more and contribute to KL economy.
definitely dude, its not like the maids are safe here though. btw have u done anything innovative lately with all the maids rape going on there? lol
দেশ যদি চাকরি পেতো সবাই তাহলে বিদেশে যাওয়া লাগত না
বাংলাদেশ 😔❤
But how come humanity lost its grip. What is going on in the world is sheer wickedness. I wonder if some people have concience at all? Didnt their plight concern their employers that he has not paid them for six months. God will judge I bet u.
Here is the problem …. Of course he was right; but being right isn’t what’s in your best interest … His brother in-law was correct by saying that they went through all this hardship to send him to Singapore now they have nothing to show for it … The wisest course of action is always to see where your interests lie, the guy who got slapped was clever … If it was me the least I would have done is make sure I don’t leave Singapore with a loss, tried to make connections to secure a different job afterwards.
By right the people who employ you should pay all travel costs it should not cost you money to go work for them. But when it is low skill labour that's really the problem
this corporate really exploitation, i got no idea why they also think people can sleep like these.
indian many country not good..in malaysia also indian not good.that's why many malay people dont give face to they
random..the reporter kind of looks like an American actor named George Lindsey, as Goober Pyle on the Andy Griffiths Show..😑
👊..act as a "gangster".
SHAME ON U..
Oppressing the poor..!!
Love for Ishmael
Bangladesh Government is responsible for do something
makes me think about how the pyramids were built.
How come the payment for 6 months work is less than the amount they borrowed what was the point in going there if they end up owing money.
We are really sorry our people...
Healing permanent ear damage?
singapore governmant support like and help love to bangladeshi innocent worker because bangladeshi worker honest good hard worker respect each other
Banglas are everywhere in many countries...nothings new
Same problem in Qatar
lol.. its not all about witness.. its about singapore govt. (MOM) always take side of Singaporean.. not of international workers..or good justice..
without foreign workers who do those dirty jobs, they should be given protections by the government of Singapore who saving labor from thi people.
It is cheaper to go to India where no agent is required.
Wow ...saying Singapore employers like terrorist treating their victims....
Income money in Singapore as hard as you lost your kidney
Why singapore not using indonesia worker
That "Boss" looks like a thug
Only the best become supervisor or safety officer n learn more than $2k or more
You come to Singapore 4-6 laks taka
Very sad to know poor Singaporen people and government has no rules for migrants
for Singaporean.. salery is like in huge and Singaporean need I.T professional from another countries that why they settle salery more than 7000 dolors month..
and for poor people .. who work hard and need really job.. they settle salery 600 Dollors a month..
imagines. how they suffer ??
just bcoz they are poor,, Singaporean govt and people drink their blood..and pay in penny.
i dont get it , if you complain about the wage , why did u even bother coming to singapore
it's because the currency and cost of living in bangladesh is quite low so when they hear about the salary they are offered then they tend to think thats a lot.
Also a lot of the workers face a lot of hardship there but when they come back to their home country , they often tell false stories to cover up the crappy life they are living and so other's who hear these false stories join up too.
I am Bangladeshi but somany have unligle agency. Plase dont give fast money any agency
1:42 If I had 6200 USD I'd have happily done a tour of Southeast Asia
Real sis ter
work somemore at singapork la
sad
Modern society slavery! Very sad!
This kind a such liar bosses , try to came in batam indonesia ,i will gave a good lesson
Nanang give him good lessonin Batam
Why does he want money back from the agent he got paid what he was owed from the boss in Singapore
by the why dont alzazera show about migrants being exploited in qatar. we see all over other news network but not alzajera. this proves how baised is this AJ. no wonder now they are being told to shut down. looks like justic a
has been served
Humans are so rotten to each other.