Summary:
- Bangladesh’s interim government has recalled ambassadors from six countries and the high commissioner to the Maldives.
- The decision was made during a meeting of the advisory council and has been officially announced on the Foreign Ministry’s website.
- The recalled diplomats include representatives from the US, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Germany, and the UAE.
In a significant diplomatic move, Bangladesh’s interim government has recalled its ambassadors from six nations and a high commissioner from the Maldives. The decision was announced after a recent advisory council meeting, as reported by Prothom Alo. According to the Foreign Ministry’s website, notifications have been issued instructing the diplomats to return to Dhaka immediately.
The ambassadors affected by this recall include Mohammad Imran from Washington, Kamrul Hasan from Russia, Javed Patwary from Saudi Arabia, Shahabuddin Ahmed from Japan, Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan from Germany, and Abu Zafar from the UAE. Additionally, High Commissioner Rear Admiral SM Abul Kalam Azad, who was stationed in the Maldives, has also been recalled.
News18 further reported that staff members from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi have been recalled as part of this realignment. This decision represents a major shift in Bangladesh’s diplomatic strategy and signals a reorganization of its foreign representation.