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The UAE has cancelled the visas of thousands of Bangladeshis.
Many affected people had returned home on leave and now cannot return to work.
Bangladesh has raised the issue with UAE authorities through diplomatic channels.
Reports put the number affected at about 4,800 or 5,000, but the UAE has not publicly confirmed it.
Why it mattersThe cancellations could strand workers, disrupt remittances, and strain UAE-Bangladesh ties.
More context
The reasons for the cancellations remain unstated by Emirati authorities.
The situation has created concern for workers and families who rely on remittances.