DHAKA, Dec 10, 2024 (BSS) – The government has warned of taking legal action against foreign nationals staying and working in Bangladesh illegally, in case of their failure to obtain legal documents. 

All the concerned organizations have been asked to extend required cooperation to this end and if they fail to do so, the institutions concerned would be brought to justice.   

The home ministry today issued the warning notice in this regard. 
Home Adviser Lt. Gen. Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) and Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser (Equivalent to State Minister), Home Ministry Md. Khuda Baksh Chowdhury signed the notice. 

The notice stated: "Complaints are being received from various sources that many foreign nationals are illegally staying in Bangladesh and illegally working in various institutions.”  

Based on the complaints, the Home Ministry asked all foreign nationals who are illegally staying or working in Bangladesh to obtain legal documents to stay or work in Bangladesh immediately.

“In this regard, all concerned departments or institutions are also requested to provide necessary cooperation. Otherwise, legal action will be taken against those staying illegally and the relevant institutions,” the notice added.

Earlier on December 8, the Home Ministry issued another waning notice asking the illegal foreign nationals to obtain legal documents to stay and work in Bangladesh legally.