Ever since seven countries severed diplomatic ties with Qatar...the Bangladeshi expatriates living in the country are in a great fear of losing their jobs. However, Bangladeshi embassy officials in Doha, where, according to an unofficial figure, about three lakh Bangladeshis are living currently, said the expatriates will not be affected due to the situation...Many Bangladeshis expressed the grave concern that they might be sacked and sent back home if the situation continues. On the other hand, many others say their salaries and allowances would be cut by the employers. Things became even tougher for the Bangladeshi expatriates as they have already started bearing the brunt of a price hike of everyday essentials in the gas-rich nation. Mona Islam, a driver of Qatari transportation service “Mowasalat” who works in Doha, said: “The commodity prices have already soared after Monday’s incident. The vegetables, among other food items, got pricier in the meantime.”....