Task force formed to address illegal foreigners in Bangladesh

The Home Ministry has constituted an 11-member task force to address the issue of foreign nationals residing illegally in Bangladesh. The initiative aims to devise strategies and recommendations for handling this growing concern.

The Additional Secretary (Security and Immigration) of the Home Ministry’s Security Services Division will serve as the convener of the task force, while the Joint Secretary of the Immigration-2 Branch will act as the member secretary. Other members include: Director General of the Office of the Chief Adviser, Director General (Consular) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Joint Secretary of the Political-1 Branch of the Public Security Division, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Immigration), Special Branch,  Additional Director General of the Immigration and Passport Department (Passport, Visa and Immigration), Director (Operations Wing) of Border Guard Bangladesh, Director of the NGO Affairs Bureau of the Office of the Chief Adviser, Director of the National Security Intelligence (External Relations and Liaison Wing), and Director of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (External Affairs and Liaison Bureau).  

The task force has been mandated to coordinate and provide advisory support on all activities related to illegal foreign nationals in Bangladesh. It will have the authority to issue instructions for necessary actions and formulate recommendations as required. Additionally, the committee can invite any officer or individual to attend meetings if needed and co-opt members when necessary.

The task force was officially formed on Monday through a notification issued by Md Kamruzzaman, Deputy Secretary of the Exit-2 Branch of the Security Services Department under the Home Ministry.

This move underscores the government's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by illegal foreign residents, ensuring national security, and upholding legal immigration protocols.