The Jordanian government has announced a general amnesty for undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates living in the country. According to a special notice issued by the Bangladesh Embassy in Jordan on Wednesday, the amnesty allows undocumented workers to either regularize their status or return to Bangladesh without paying fines. The embassy also published the announcement on its official Facebook page.

Under the amnesty, any undocumented worker may return home without penalty or continue working in Jordan under certain conditions. Workers are also permitted to change employers if they wish. Domestic workers can transfer to new employers, and individuals who entered Jordan on travel visas may apply for work permits. The embassy has urged all eligible Bangladeshis to contact it for assistance in availing the benefits of the amnesty.

The initiative aims to help undocumented Bangladeshi workers resolve their legal status and reduce the risks associated with irregular employment in Jordan.