Bangladesh, Oct. 19 -- In late April 2025, Jordans Ministry of Labour announced the deportation of more than 3,000 foreign workers for violating labour laws. The move followed a sweeping wave of inspections that targeted non-citizens working without permits in domestic service, garment production, agriculture, and construction. Officially, the campaign sought to “restore order” in the labour market. But beneath this administrative veneer lies a story of social displacement, collapsing livelihoods, and the erosion of fragile refugee protections that had once been Jordans hallmark.

The inspection campaign, still ongoing months later, has shaken communities across the country. Business owners and workers alike describe a climate...