The Ministry of Home Affairs has reiterated its warning to foreign nationals residing illegally in Bangladesh, urging them to regularise their status within the stipulated timeframe.
It said that failure to comply will result in legal actions under the Foreigners Act, 1946.
This announcement was made in a media release issued on Tuesday, signed by Khoda Bakhsh Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser.
The warning states, "It is hereby brought to the notice of all concerned that numerous foreign nationals are residing and/or working illegally in Bangladesh. In this regard, those foreign nationals residing or working in Bangladesh without proper authorisation are hereby notified to regularise their status by obtaining the necessary documents by 31 January 2025, as per the previously issued warning. Failing to do so will result in actions being taken against them under the Foreigners Act, 1946."
Appellate Division upholds HC's dismissal of 5 labour cases against Dr Yunus
This is not the first time the government has issued such a notice. Over the years, the authorities have been striving to bring undocumented foreign nationals under legal purview to ensure compliance with immigration laws.
The ministry has urged foreign nationals to act promptly to avoid punitive measures, emphasising the government's commitment to maintaining law and order.