Dhaka plea to lift visa ban
Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Bangladeshi government yesterday called on Bahrain to withdraw the decision not to issue employment visas to Bangladeshis.
A source told the Tribune that Bangladeshi Foreign Advisor, Iftekher Chowdhury, held talks with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nizar bin Sadiq Al Baharna.
“He requested Dr. Al Baharna to facilitate the withdrawal of the employment visa ban,” the source said. “Chowdhury also expressed regret that one of his countrymen was responsible for killing Bahraini Mohammed Jassim Dosary.”
Dhaka plea to lift visa ban
Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Bangladeshi government yesterday called on Bahrain to withdraw the decision not to issue employment visas to Bangladeshis.
A source told the Tribune that Bangladeshi Foreign Advisor, Iftekher Chowdhury, held talks with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nizar bin Sadiq Al Baharna.
“He requested Dr. Al Baharna to facilitate the withdrawal of the employment visa ban,” the source said. “Chowdhury also expressed regret that one of his countrymen was responsible for killing Bahraini Mohammed Jassim Dosary.”
Bangladeshi Counsellor and Charge d’Affaires, Saiful Islam, also called upon Dr. Al Baharna. “I have sought his advice on what needs to be done to have the visa ban lifted,” Islam said. “The minister said he would take up the issue with the authorities and ministries concerned.” Islam said the embassy and Dhaka had not been officially notified about the ban yet.
Following the meeting, Dr. Al Baharna told the Tribune, “Bangladeshi embassy officials are disturbed following the tragic incident. They spoke about their role in cooperating with their community. The decision by the authorities will be discussed at higher levels. We do not want to create chaos in the country or create unpleasant working conditions. Steps will be taken according to the laws,” he said.
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