Bangladesh Foreign Minister Regrets Adviser's Return from Delhi Airport After Security Hold

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, has expressed regret over the unexpected return of Prime Minister's Adviser on Policy and Strategy Affairs, Zahed Ur Rahman, from Delhi airport. The minister stated that the foreign ministry is taking appropriate measures and will clarify its position later in the day.

The incident occurred after Zahed Ur Rahman was reportedly detained for several hours at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Sources indicate that his name appeared on a watchlist during routine security checks, leading to questioning and a significant delay of approximately two and a half hours.

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The foreign ministry is taking appropriate measures in this regard.

Although Indian authorities eventually permitted him to proceed, Zahed Ur Rahman decided to return to Bangladesh. He traveled to Dhaka via Colombo, as there were no direct flights available that night. The Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, reportedly went to the airport to receive him.

Dr. Zahed had traveled to India to attend the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in New Delhi. He was traveling on a regular Bangladeshi passport with a SAARC visa, and the Bangladesh High Commission had previously informed India's Ministry of External Affairs of his visit through a note verbale.

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The foreign ministry would clarify its position by the end of the day.