Bangladeshi diplomat in US released

Bangladeshi diplomat, who was arrested following the allegation raised by his 'absconding' domestic helper, has been released from Vermon C Bain Correctional Centre, Bronx, New York.

Consul General in New York Md Shameem Ahsan said that he received Deputy Consul General at Consulate General of Bangladesh in New York Md Shahedul Islam at 8:20 pm (Eastern Time) on Tuesday.

Md Shamim Hossain, first secretary and Asib Ahmed, third secretary accompanied Shameem.

This follows 'sincere effort' by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC and Consulate General in New York under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka to release him at the earliest since the Officer was arrested on June 12 by the local authorities following the allegation by his former domestic aide.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry on Tuesday 'summoned' acting US Ambassador in Dhaka Joel Reifman and 'strongly protested' the detention of its diplomat in New York following the allegation raised by his 'absconding' domestic helper.

Acting Foreign Secretary Mahbub-Uz-Zaman 'summoned' the US envoy to his office, conveyed Bangladesh's displeasure to him and wanted to know about details of the matter.

The Bangladeshi diplomat has been indicted for allegedly forcing a servant to work for his family in New York City without pay and assaulting him though Bangladesh consulate senses other motive.

Source: unb