Dhaka expects safe passage for Bangladeshi vessels through Strait of Hormuz

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today said Bangladesh expects its vessels, including MV Banglar Joyjatra, to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz.

“We expect all ships, including MV Banglar Joyjatra, to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. The energy ministry [Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry] will be able to provide further details,” she told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs while responding to a question.

On April 21, the Iranian embassy in Dhaka said it would continue efforts to facilitate the safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. It also noted that 186 Bangladeshi nationals had been safely evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan.

In a press statement, the embassy called upon all concerned to refrain from any actions or statements that may create misperceptions, and to uphold the spirit of mutual respect that governs the enduring ties between the two brotherly nations.

Iran reiterates its firm commitment to strengthening the close and amicable relations between the two nations.