In light of the recent incidents linked to Iran, State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Md Nurul Haque today voiced concerns over the safety of Bangladeshi citizens residing in the Middle East.
“We are concerned about our large expatriate community working across the Middle East following the Iran incident. However, I was reassured that our Prime Minister had already realised the gravity of the matter and instructed us accordingly,” he said.
The state minister was speaking to journalists after a meeting with heads of various district administration offices at the Patuakhali Deputy Commissioner’s office here this afternoon.
He said the Prime Minister had directed the authorities concerned to coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and take necessary steps to ensure the safety of Bangladeshi citizens in affected countries. The immediate priority, he added, is to assist nationals in impacted areas in finding safe shelter and remaining alert.
“So far, we have not received any reports of major casualties among our citizens. However, four Bangladeshis were injured in a drone attack at Kuwait airport. In Dubai, there was a missile-related incident at the residence of our chief consultant, though he remains unharmed,” the state minister said.
The state minister for labor and employment, Md. Nurul Haque, added that a number of flights headed for the Middle East were halted the night before. “Under the Prime Minister’s instructions, we arranged accommodation for around 850 passengers whose flights were cancelled,” he stated.
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