Bangladesh, Pak to allow visa-free entry for govt officials

Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to Chief Adviser Dr Yunus

Dhaka, Aug 21 -  The Advisory Council of the interim government has approved the draft of a reciprocal agreement on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders of Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam disclosed the information at a press conference held at the Foreign Service Academy following a meeting of the Advisory Council at the Chief Adviser’s Office.

According to the draft agreement, holders of diplomatic and official passports from Bangladesh will be able to visit Pakistan without a visa, while Pakistani passport holders of the same category will be allowed to enter Bangladesh without a visa as well.

“The agreement will remain valid for five years. Bangladesh has previously signed similar agreements with 31 other countries,” said Shafiqul Alam.

Deputy Press Secretary Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumder and Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad were also present at the press conference. - UNB