“Sri Lanka did it first, and then our authorities took the decision,” he said. The Sri Lankan High Commission in Dhaka, which is closed on account of Eid holidays, could not be reached for comments. Another family was caught in the confusion with them even after travelling on a ‘Mihin Lanka’ package, he said. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, both members of SAARC, established diplomatic ties in 1972.They are also members of the BIMSTEC, IORA, and the Asia Cooperation Dialogue. Bangladesh supports Sri Lanka on international forums such as the United Nations.

Source: bd News24 September 14, 2016 18:22 UTC