State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid said that Bangladeshi nationals in Iran remain safe despite ongoing attacks involving the United States and Israel in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, she noted that around two thousand Bangladeshis, including some students, are currently in Iran and that the government is in constant contact with them through the embassy in Tehran.

She emphasized that the government is prioritizing the safety of Bangladeshis across the Middle East and that missions are operating around the clock to monitor their situation. The minister assured that if any citizen wishes to return due to security concerns, the government will take necessary steps to facilitate their repatriation.

Shama Obaid added that 186 Bangladeshis had already been brought back from Tehran with the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) before Eid. She said the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare is working to ensure that those who wish to return can do so smoothly.