British HC discusses issues of mutual interest with Home Minister

During the meeting, various issues of mutual interest were discussed, including law and order and security issues, the Rohingya crisis, prevention of illegal migration, combating organized immigration crime, and meetings of the Joint Working Group, said a handout.

Highlighting the deep-rooted ties between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, the Minister called the UK a close ally and one of Bangladesh's key development partners.

He expressed optimism that the existing bilateral relations between the two countries would grow even stronger in the near future.

The High Commissioner informed that the 2nd Bangladesh-UK Joint Working Group meeting will be held in London, the capital of the UK, on 7-8 July 2026, where two agreements will be signed.

She expressed hope that the meeting would be highly fruitful.

The Minister reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to the systematic repatriation of Bangladeshi nationals from the UK under the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) signed in 2024, and mentioned that the 'UK Letter' proposal sent by the UK is being positively reviewed.

During the meeting, UK cooperation was sought in preventing migration crimes, the 'Police Referral Program', and tracing, recovering and repatriation of stolen money and assets.

The Minister extended his sincere thanks for the UK's humanitarian assistance during the Rohingya crisis.

Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Manzur Morshed Chowdhury, Additional Secretary of the Political Wing Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed, Joint Secretary of the Political-2 Branch Mohammad Abdul Quader, and Deputy Secretary of the Political-1 Section Minara Nazmeen, among others, were also present, reports UNB.