Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)-Bangladesh strongly condemned the violence and atrocities that has been prevailing in Iraq since few days.
It is also deeply concerned over the current crisis in Iraq, especially the unfolding humanitarian crisis, said a press statement of Bangladesh foreign ministry.
The suspension of sending workers to Iraq will remain in force till improvement of security situation, added the statement.
The Bangladesh government is closely monitoring the current situation in Iraq.
Bangladesh Embassy in Baghdad is in touch with Bangladesh nationals working in Iraq to ensure their safety and well being.
Bangladesh reaffirms its solidarity with Iraq and its people, and underscores the need for maintaining Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with the continuation of democratic process, the press release added.
BBN/ANS/SI-10Aug14-8:30pm (BST)