Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud announced plans to repatriate 170 Bangladeshi nationals stranded in Myanmar and facilitate the return of 180 Myanmar border guard police (BGP) and army personnel who sought refuge in Bangladesh. Speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hasan outlined the ongoing efforts to address these humanitarian situations.

He disclosed that discussions with the Myanmar government resulted in an agreement to repatriate the Myanmar personnel. Although initial plans for their return via sea route were delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions, arrangements are being made for their repatriation as soon as conditions improve.

In parallel, Hasan stated that Bangladesh proposed the repatriation of 170 Bangladeshi citizens detained in various circumstances in Myanmar, which was positively received by Myanmar authorities.

Regarding international responses to the Joint Response Plan (JRP) meeting held in Geneva to address the Rohingya crisis, Hasan noted improved cooperation and funding commitments compared to previous years.

Responding to allegations of corruption leveled by BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed, Hasan highlighted testimony from the FBI regarding corruption and money laundering linked to the BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman. He also mentioned the recovery of laundered money belonging to Arafat Rahman Koko, Tarique's younger brother, in Singapore.

Hasan criticized the BNP for attempting to deflect attention from their own record of corruption during their tenure, citing the country's past rankings as a world leader in corruption.

Furthermore, Hasan addressed the meeting with UK Liberal Democrat Party's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson (Lords Spokesperson) Lord Jeremy Purvis, expressing gratitude for the UK's ongoing cooperation in various areas of mutual interest, including development projects and Rohingya crisis management. Discussions also encompassed the House of Lords' role in strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the UK.