With visa rejections for Bangladeshis rising sharply across many countries, Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has admitted his own concern over the issue while suggesting that Bangladeshis themselves bear much of the responsibility. He said the country’s reputation had been undermined by fraudulent documents and irregular migration, making visa approvals increasingly difficult. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, Touhid said: “Let me give you an example. Still, discussions on this issue continue at the official level.”On the rise in visa refusals, Touhid was blunt. Responding to a separate question about reports of Bangladeshis dying while fighting for Pakistan’s Tehrik-i-Taliban (TTP), Touhid said such cases were isolated.
