Last week, Malaysian authorities announced that they had arrested 36 Bangladeshis in the recent security operations for their alleged involvement in a radical militant movement.
Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur immediately engaged with the relevant Malaysian authorities and formally requested the identities of the individuals and information regarding the allegations brought against them.
Of the arrested/detained individuals, formal charges have been filed against 5 in Malaysian courts. The rest are in the process of either further investigation or deportation.
The government of Bangladesh is closely monitoring the developments, and the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is in close communication with the relevant Malaysian authorities. Bangladesh High Commission will extend necessary support to the expatriate Bangladeshis wherever needed.
Bangladesh once again reiterates its firm stand against all forms of terrorism, violent extremism and militancy, and it remains ready to extend full cooperation to the Malaysian authorities in this regard.