Dhaka: The government is set to engage in discussions with political parties to draft the ‘July Proclamation’, as announced by Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. In a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy, Alam indicated that ongoing efforts are being made to finalize the proclamation, with meetings scheduled soon to involve political parties in the process.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Alam also addressed the ongoing investigation into the Sagar-Runi murder case. He stated that the inquiry has been reopened and that evidence is currently being re-examined. Alam acknowledged the complexity of the case but expressed confidence in the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), which he believes possesses the necessary expertise to resolve the matter. After discussions with the PBI chief, Alam conveyed the agency’s commitment to concluding the investigation successfully.
Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder added that Bulgaria has relocated its visa centers for Bangladeshis to Indonesia and Vietnam, recently issuing visas to 22 Bangladeshi students from these locations. He mentioned ongoing discussions with Romania to facilitate visa issuance from its missions in Vietnam and Thailand, while Kazakhstan has agreed to issue visas to Bangladeshis through its Bangkok mission. Azad further noted continued negotiations with European countries to relocate their visa centers from New Delhi to alternative locations for Bangladeshi applicants.