Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said there is no government bar to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's return to the country and he may come back anytime, report agencies.
The Adviser made the remarks while talking to reporters during a visit to Salna Highway Police Station in Gazipur on Thursday.
Tarique has been living in London since February 2008.
Asked about recent push-in incidents by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF), the adviser said those being pushed into Bangladesh are not entering through the proper channel and are being sent back in an inhumane manner.
He said the Indian High Commissioner has already been informed about the issue, expressing the hope that such push-ins will be stopped immediately.
Addressing the public health issues, the adviser said public awareness is needed regarding the use of polythene. He also urged the people including journalists not to use polythene and create awareness for avoiding the use of it.
Replying to another question he said, "Masks must be used properly, not just kept in pockets. We must stay alert, even though we are not currently facing serious Covid-related problems."
When asked about the risk of Covid-19 transmission from those being pushed in, he said, "Tests are being conducted for everyone. Measures have been taken to strengthen awareness and health screening at airports and land ports also."
Highway Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Md Shafiqul Islam, Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dr Nazmul Karim Khan, and Gazipur District Police Superintendent Chowdhury Md Jaber Sadeq were, among others, present during the visit.
No bar to Tarique's return to country: Home adviser
FE Team | Published: June 13, 2025 00:13:17
No bar to Tarique's return to country: Home adviser
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