Diplomatic missions asked to be aware of new sanctions
08 January 2023, 09:10 pm | Updated: 23 November 2024, 09:28 pm
The government has asked Bangladesh missions abroad to remain cautious and step up communication with host governments in order to avoid sanctions on Bangladeshi officials and organisations.
In a letter written by Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on December 31, he said the ambassadors need to take preemptive measures to block any sanctions, foreign ministry officials said.
The foreign secretary’s letter directed the mission chiefs to strengthen the relations with the governments of the countries.
The existing global and international political situation demand more efforts by the foreign missions, the letter added.
The letter said there are enough reasons to believe that more sanctions might be imposed on government agencies-individuals in order to undermine the government and its bodies. The missions are asked to remain on highest alert to prevent such sanctions.
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