The Government of Bangladesh has strongly condemned the harassment and unprofessional conduct directed at Nobel laureate and former Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York, USA. Official sources confirmed that Dhaka will formally petition the U.S. government to identify those responsible for the incident and initiate strict legal proceedings.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir confirmed the executive decision during an emergency press briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday afternoon (October 13, 2026).
Official Appeal to U.S. Authorities: State Minister Humayun Kabir stated, “The incident involving the harassment of Dr. Muhammad Yunus at New York’s JFK Airport is deeply tragic and unacceptable. Such uncivilized behavior can only be perpetrated by individuals with extremist motives.” He announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is dispatching a formal diplomatic note to Washington requesting American law enforcement agencies to prosecute those involved under U.S. jurisdiction.
Tracking Overseas Harassment & Legal Accountability: Prime Minister’s Information Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman noted that authorities are actively identifying perpetrators involved in organized harassment campaigns targeting prominent figures and Bangladeshi citizens abroad. He reiterated that the government is working through legal and international channels to hold these individuals accountable.
Optimism Over ICJ Rohingya Genocide Case: Addressing the Rohingya refugee issue, State Minister Kabir highlighted Bangladesh’s ongoing evidentiary and legal support for the case filed by The Gambia against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), expressing strong confidence in a historic and favorable outcome for justice.
