‘Non-Bangladeshi entrants to be sent back’

Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has said those who have entered Bangladesh in recent weeks from India will be sent back if they are not Bangladeshis, reports UNB.

"Those who already entered Bangladesh through Indian border, they will be sent back if they are not Bangladeshis," Momen said. "Indian government informed that they would not forcefully pushback anyone."

The foreign minister did add that any Bangladeshis found to be living illegally in India will be taken back after proper verification.

"If any Bangladeshi found living in India illegally, then they will be returned back through legal process and after scrutiny. This was also informed to India," said the minister.

Momen was speaking at the inauguration of a city bus service 'Nagar Express' for Sylhet city on Wednesday to resolve public transport crisis in the divisional headquarter.

Foreign minister opened the service at Nagar Bhaban at 2.30 in the afternoon.

He thanked prime minister Sheikh Hasina for approving a Tk 12.28 billion budget for the development of Sylhet city corporation area.

He said "It is our big success as the Nagar Express bus service was launched which I hope would be beneficial for the city residents."

The minister also said a new train will be introduced from Sylhet to Chattogram soon. Besides, quality bogeys will be attached to the existing trains.

City mayor Ariful Haq Chowdhury also said, "The Nagar Express bus service will ensure better transport facilities to the commuters. We are not rival to any transport owner and workers. We want to bring discipline in the transport service in Sylhet city and also want to build Sylhet as a model city taking people along with".

The much expected 'Nagar Express' transport service with 41 buses will render service to the residents of Sylhet city and adjoining areas.

Out of the 41 buses of Nagar Express, there will be a separate bus for the women.