Bangladesh to stay alert about Afghan-trained terrorists
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said yesterday that Bangladesh will remain alert about Afghan-trained terrorists, although they were "identified and uprooted".
While talking to journalists at an event at the Foreign Service Academy, he reiterated that there was no scope for Bangladesh to give temporary shelter to people from Afghanistan as requested by the US.
Asked what Bangladesh's position will be if other Saarc countries give shelter to Afghan people, Momen said they first need to see the situation on the ground before making a comment.
On Monday night, Momen had said that Bangladesh had turned down a request from the United States to provide temporary shelter to some people from Afghanistan, saying Bangladesh was already facing difficulties after giving shelter to over 1.1 million Rohingyas.
Earlier, the minister said Bangladesh would welcome any government in Afghanistan if it was supported by its people.
"We believe in people's government… We believe in democratic government," he said, adding that Bangladesh's door will remain open if the Taliban government is supported by the people of Afghanistan.
The foreign minister said Bangladesh believes in friendship with all countries and will extend support if any government seeks it.
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