Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has requested updates on the status of Bangladeshi residents in the Middle East amidst rising tensions in the region. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met with the Prime Minister at the Secretariat in the morning to provide an update on the current situation. Additionally, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir was also present during the briefing.
“In light of recent events in Iran, the Prime Minister inquired about the well-being of Bangladeshis in Middle Eastern nations and issued necessary instructions,” stated Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman. He mentioned that the Prime Minister also addressed the repercussions of numerous flight cancellations to and from the Middle East.
“Due to the ongoing circumstances, several flights to the Middle East have been canceled. Various associated matters were deliberated during the meeting,” added Ruman. He further informed that the Prime Minister is actively monitoring the situation at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, particularly focusing on passengers stranded due to flight disruptions.
In response to the Prime Minister’s directives, the Civil Aviation Minister and State Minister are actively addressing the situation, with the State Minister being present at the airport since morning. The Minister of Expatriates’ Welfare is also coordinating assistance measures for affected passengers and overseas Bangladeshis.
The Prime Minister arrived at the Secretariat at 9:10 am to commence official duties. Later in the day, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu met with the Prime Minister as per the official agenda. The additional press secretary mentioned that the Prime Minister discussed readiness in light of recent earthquake concerns and instructed officials to develop a comprehensive disaster response plan.
Following the meeting, Dulu informed reporters that the Prime Minister had instructed authorities to prepare 100,000 volunteers in Dhaka to enhance post-earthquake disaster management efforts.