The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday described the “campaign” against some of Bangladesh envoys abroad and those who are going to be posted afresh as “very unfortunate.”
“It’s truly very unfortunate, because an ambassador/high commissioner goes to the highest level with a long experience of 20-25 years. If he or she does not have enough experience then the government does not appoint him/her,” said Toufique Hasan, Director General (Public Diplomacy).
Toufique Hasan urged journalists to verify facts before publishing any report.
The DG said they are not doing the good things who are working behind the Bangladesh envoys and with this they are actually portraying a negative image of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Bangladesh government abroad.
On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he requested all to publish reports after being sure about facts. “Don't do anything that projects a negative image of Bangladesh.”
Briefing the reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Toufique said the government has decided not to extend the service tenure of the envoys after their retirement.
Around seven to eight ambassadors are scheduled to complete their assignments, and as part of ongoing reforms, they will not get extensions, he said.