Visa policy is up to the United States: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said the decision to grant visas or not is solely at the discretion of the United States.

He said: “The visa policy is up to the country.”  

He said while speaking to reporters during an event at Satkhira Police Line on Saturday afternoon.

 Noting that the US government has not issued any statement regarding any individual in particular, he said: “They have said the visa policy may be enforced against those who obstruct fair elections or attempt to manipulate the upcoming election.”

"The government is committed to holding the election in Bangladesh as scheduled in a free and fair manner," he affirmed.