Amid growing tensions over Iran-Israel conflicts, the first batch of Bangladesh nationals, willing to return home from Iran, is expected to arrive in Dhaka next week.

“The ministry is trying to ensure that the first group of those interested in repatriation reaches Bangladesh next week,” Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Shah Asif Rahman told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday.

Briefing reporters at the ministry, he said the repatriation process will be completed with the cooperation of Iran's neighboring countries.

Asif said the government has started the necessary process to repatriate all Bangladeshi citizens living in Iran who wish to return to Bangladesh.

The process of bringing back others to Bangladesh will be completed in phases, said the Spokesperson, adding that the ministry is in touch with the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment regarding repatriation.

All Bangladeshi citizens interested in returning home have been requested to register with the Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran along with their names, addresses and other necessary information.

Dhaka voices deep concern over attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities

The Bangladeshis in Iran and their relatives in Bangladesh have also been encouraged to contact the following hotlines (including WhatsApp) of the Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly if necessary:

Bangladesh Embassy, Tehran-Hotline numbers are: +989908577368, +989122065745 and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka-Hotline number is +8801712012847.

Against the background of the Iran-Israel conflicts, Bangladesh had taken an initiative to shift Bangladeshis, including its Mission officials to a safer location soon from Tehran, considering the situation on the ground in the Iranian capital.

Bangladesh particularly remains worried about 400 Bangladeshis in Tehran as they are at serious risk.

The number of Bangladeshis living in Iran is less than 2000 and many of them got married there.

On June 14, Bangladesh urged the United Nations and the international community to act collectively in support of a stable Middle East, underscoring that diplomacy and mutual respect remain the only viable path to lasting peace.

"Bangladesh calls upon all parties to exercise the utmost restraint and refrain from any actions that may further escalate tensions in an already volatile region," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

EU engages with EC, civil society ahead of election

Bangladesh unequivocally expressed its strong condemnation and deep concern over the latest Israeli military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

This blatant act of hostility constitutes a clear violation of the United Nations Charter and fundamental principles of international law and the sovereignty of Iran, Bangladesh said. "It poses a serious threat to regional and global peace and security with far-reaching consequences."