Foreigners asked to collect legal docus by Jan

Staff Reporter:

The Home Ministry yesterday urged the foreigners, who have been staying in Bangladesh illegally, to collect necessary legal documents by January 31.
A precautionary notice signed by Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Home Affairs Md Khoda Box Chowdhury yesterday said legal action will be taken against those who fail to comply by the deadline.
According to the notice, there are many foreign nationals who have been staying in Bangladesh without valid documents. Those who won’t be able to collect necessary valid documents for stay-ing or working in Bangladesh within January 31st, actions would be taken against them under the Foreigners Act-1946.