Mr Mohammad Harun Al Rashid, immediate past Ambassador of Bangladesh to Morocco was recalled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11 December 2024 and to report to the Ministry without any delay. However, he delayed his return to Bangladesh on different pretexts and finally relinquished his charge on 27 February 2025. He has reportedly moved from Rabat, Morocco to Ottawa, Canada. On 06 March 2025, he was expected to travel and return to Dhaka from Ottawa, which he did not.
Today, in his Facebook profile he posted, "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. In his write-up, Mr Harun tried to tarnish the image of the Hon’ble Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and the various efforts and initiatives of the interim government.
It is totally unacceptable to write something in this tone and the content is deeply disturbing, completely distorting facts and realities prevailing in today's Bangladesh under the leadership of Hon'ble Chief Adviser. It appears that Mr Harun has some hidden agenda or ulterior motive.
Instead of returning to the Ministry in Bangladesh, he moved to Canada and started writing on Facebook from there. He mentioned his status as 'a persecuted diplomat', ’exiled novelist’ and ‘secular’ which are used understandably to draw sympathy in his favour in a foreign country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated actions including revoking his and his family's passports. The Ministry would initiate necessary departmental proceedings against Mr Mohammad Harun Al Rashid which his actions duly deserve.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not condone any such attempt by any of its officers and staff members and will take stern action against the offenders.
