Staff Reporter:
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is continuously taking updates on the condition of Bangladeshi expatri-ates in Iran and other Middle Eastern countries amid the ongoing war in the region.
The premier inquired about the Bangladeshi nationals in the Middle East when Foreign Minister Dr Kha-lilur Rahman met him at the Secretariat yesterday morning.
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir was also present at the meeting.
“The Foreign Minister and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs met the Prime Minister this morning. During this meeting, in the wake of events in Iran, the Prime Minister inquired about the con-dition of Bangladeshis in Middle Eastern countries and gave necessary directives,” Prime Minister’s press wing said.
Various issues were discussed at the meeting, particularly in light of the cancellation of many Middle East-bound flights due to the ongoing situation, he added.
The Prime Minister is closely monitoring how stranded passengers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Air-port are being looked after.
As per Prime Minister’s directives, the Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister and the State Minister are working on the matter. The State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism has been staying at the airport since morning.
Besides, he said, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has also been engaged full-time in addressing the situation.
