BD embassy in Iraq ready to help repatriate workers

The Bangladesh Embassy in Baghdad is ready to help repatriate Bangladeshis if they are willing to return home as the overall situation in troubled Iraq has remained unchanged, said the Bangladesh Ambassador to Iraq Friday.
“There has been no improvement yet. So far, as we know, Bangladeshis are safe, and the Embassy will help if anybody wants to go back home,” Bangladesh envoy Maj Gen Rezanur Rahman Khan told UNB over phone.
He requested all the Bangladeshis to contact only the Embassy officials for any help to avert frauds as some dishonest people might take advantage of the crisis in the name of assistance that might put the Bangladeshi workers even in double trouble.
“We can send them back home only if they want to,” said Rezanur Rahman advising Bangladeshi workers even not to seek support from any Bangladeshi fellow when it comes to repatriation.
He said the Embassy has opened 24-hour helpline (00946-7816601805, 00964-7814238351) for the Bangladeshis living in Iraq. “Even my cellphone number is open for 24 hours.”
Responding to a question, the envoy said the passports of workers are usually kept in owners’ custody in Iraq. “Even though, we can arrange sending them back home if anybody doesn’t have passport.”
Describing the situation, Rezanur Rahman said they are all in danger indeed. “You can understand the situation. We request Bangladeshis in Iraq not to go outside their homes unless there is any emergency need.”