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The Ministry of Home Affairs has reiterated its warning to foreign nationals residing illegally in Bangladesh, urging them to regularise their status within the stipulated timeframe. It said that failure to comply will result in legal actions under the Foreigners Act, 1946. This announcement was made in a media release issued on Tuesday, signed by Khoda Bakhsh Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser. The warning states, "It is hereby brought to the notice of all concerned that numerous foreign nationals are residing and/or working illegally in Bangladesh. In this regard, those foreign nationals residing or working in Bangladesh without proper authorisation are hereby notified to regularise their status by obtaining the necessary documents by 31 January 2025, as per the previously issued warning. Failing to do so will result in actions being taken against them under the Foreigners Act, 1946." Appellate Division upholds HC's dismissal of 5 labour cases against Dr Yunus This is not the first time the government has issued such a notice. Over the years, the authorities have been striving to bring undocumented foreign nationals under legal purview to ensure compliance with immigration laws. The ministry has urged foreign nationals to act promptly to avoid punitive measures, emphasising the government's commitment to maintaining law and order.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a warning to foreign nationals residing and working in Bangladesh without proper documentation, setting a deadline of January 31, 2025, to legalise their status. The ministry said that legal action will be initiated against both undocumented foreign nationals and the institutions employing or harbouring them if they fail to comply by the deadline. No info on religious-based visa rejections for students by Poland: MoFA The announcement was made in an official notice released on Thursday. According to the statement, a significant number of foreign nationals are currently living and working in Bangladesh without required legal permits. Migration can be powerful driver for achieving zero unemployment: FS The Home Ministry urged these individuals to obtain the necessary documents to regularise their stay. In addition, the Home Ministry called on relevant departments and institutions to assist in ensuring the foreign nationals comply with the deadline.

A group of 78 Bangladeshis, Thai and other foreign nationals arrived here from Thailand on Saturday. Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok facilitated repatriation of the passengers by a special Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG 4089). The flight was arranged on self-payment basis in line with the Bangladesh government’s commitment to extend all possible assistance and support for repatriation of stranded Bangladeshis abroad, said a media release on Sunday. Also read: Indian Army chief arrives in Bangladesh The Biman Bangladesh flight arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka at 5am on Sunday. Ambassador of Bangladesh to Thailand Mohammed Abdul Hye thanked the Thai government for extending their cooperation in repatriation of the stranded Bangladeshi nationals. Since outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, the Embassy of Bangladesh, Bangkok has so far facilitated 13 special flights from Bangkok to Dhaka in coordination with the authorities concerned in Bangladesh and Thailand. Also read: Modi arrives in Dhaka to join twin celebrations Officers of the Embassy saw the passengers off at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport and extended necessary consular and other assistance for their departure formalities.