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.
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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.