Foreign nationals who travel to the United States on visitor visas and receive publicly funded medical care or other public benefits could become ineligible for future entry into the country, the US Embassy in Dhaka has warned.
Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir has described the suggestion that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina could be issued a passport or travel pass as “ridiculous”. He said Hasina was a fugitive accused of terrorism and should be handed over to Bangladesh under the extradition arrangement rather than being allowed to return through normal travel procedures.
Iran’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has said Dhaka will have to coordinate with Tehran to ensure the safe passage of Bangladeshi ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through parliamentary diplomacy, with emphasis on expanding trade and investment and fostering closer people-to-people ties.
Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Irene Zubaida Khan has called for ensuring women's effective and meaningful participation at every level of decision-making to establish sustainable peace.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed today outlined Bangladesh's development priorities and foreign policy objectives at a roundtable hosted by Chatham House in London.