Narendra Bhattarai from Nepal‘s Panchthar District was a writer, poet and an aspiring filmmaker in his home country before moving to Qatarto seek better opportunities in 2007.
Bhattarai planned his move carefully. The artist paid an agent a significant amount of money to ensure he would get a job as a driver with a relatively high salary.
Upon his arrival, however, he was forced to work as a construction worker. He was guaranteed 900 Qatari riyals (then approximately $247) per month but ended up only receiving 600 riyals.
“I dreamed of providing a quality life to my family but I ended…
