Ex-Morocco envoy's passport revoked for defying return orders, tarnishing govt image
“Today, in his Facebook profile he posted a write up “A Plea for Bangladesh-and for Myself Subject: Bangladesh’s Descent into Anarchy under Yunus-The World’s Silence is painful”, in which, while glorifying the abusive fascist regime, he tried to portray the situation in Bangladesh post 05 August 2024 under the interim government as descending into anarchy,” the ministry said
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated action against Mohammad Harun Al Rashid, the immediate past Ambassador of Bangladesh to Morocco, and his family members after he ignored multiple government orders to return to the country and spread misinformation about the interim government.
"The Ministry will initiate necessary departmental proceedings against Mohammad Harun Al Rashid, as his actions warrant," the ministry said in a press statement issued yesterday.
Rashid was recalled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11 December 2024 and instructed to report to the ministry without delay.
"However, he delayed his return to Bangladesh on various pretexts and ultimately relinquished his charge on 27 February 2025," the ministry said.
He has reportedly moved from Rabat, Morocco, to Ottawa, Canada. "On 6 March 2025, he was scheduled to travel to Dhaka from Ottawa, but he did not do so."
Meanwhile, yesterday, in a Facebook post, he attempted to tarnish the image of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the interim government by portraying post-uprising Bangladesh as descending into anarchy, according to the ministry.
"In his Facebook profile, he posted a write-up titled, 'A Plea for Bangladesh—and for Myself. Subject: Bangladesh's Descent into Anarchy under Yunus—The World's Silence is Painful,' in which, while glorifying the abusive fascist regime, he sought to depict Bangladesh under the interim government since 5 August 2024 as collapsing into chaos," reads the ministry's press statement.
"In his write-up, Harun attempted to discredit Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and the various efforts and initiatives of the interim government," the statement adds.
"It is entirely unacceptable to write something in this tone. The content is deeply disturbing, completely distorting facts and the realities of present-day Bangladesh under the leadership of the chief adviser. It appears that Harun has a hidden agenda or ulterior motive," the ministry noted.
"He referred to himself as a 'persecuted diplomat,' 'exiled novelist,' and 'secular,' seemingly to garner sympathy in a foreign country," the ministry said.
The ministry stated that it does not condone any such attempts by its officers or staff members and will take stern action against offenders.
