Three Bangladeshi nationals repatriated from Malaysia were not militants but had overstayed their visas, according to Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.
Speaking to journalists after inspecting the export cargo village at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday, the adviser clarified that the individuals were sent back due to expired visas, as stated in a press release issued by the ministry on Saturday.
Responding to a question, he emphasized, "There is no form of militancy in Bangladesh. With your cooperation, militancy has been eradicated here."
Addressing recent reports about Bangladeshi citizens detained in Malaysia over alleged links to the Islamic State (IS), the adviser dismissed claims of their involvement in militant activities. He noted that Malaysia’s police chief alleged the suspects were raising funds for IS operations in Bangladesh. However, the adviser said, "The five individuals mentioned have not returned. We are trying to communicate at a government level and will investigate further."
When asked if there was any evidence of militant connections in Bangladesh, he reiterated, "There is no involvement here. There is no presence of militancy in Bangladesh. With your support, it has been eliminated."
He credited the media, saying, "You deserve the most credit. In the last 10 months, have you provided any information about militancy? There was none because it doesn’t exist now, unlike before when you reported it."
During his visit, the adviser inspected cargo handling facilities and BADC cold storage at the airport, reviewing infrastructure supporting the export of vegetables, fruits, and other perishable goods. He clarified that the visit was a routine inspection, not an inauguration event.
He highlighted that Bangladesh’s agricultural export capacity is growing, and steps are being taken to improve logistics to support this growth.
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