Rome to accept stranded Bangladeshi expats in Doha

Rome has decided to accept the Bangladeshi expatriates with valid stay permit of Italy who have been stranded in Doha on their way to the European nation.

The Italian foreign ministry has already informed Bangladesh embassy in Rome regarding the decision, Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen told BSS on Tuesday evening.

Meanwhile, Biman Bangladesh Airlines today announced that it will operate a weekly flight from Dhaka to Rome from October 28.

Passengers have been requested to contact Biman Sales counter for booking, said the airlines in a press release.

The decision has been made as Italy has withdrawn a flight embargo for Bangladeshis with valid stay permits last week.

On Thursday, Foreign Minister Dr Momen said flight embargo to Italy has been withdrawn for Bangladeshis with valid Italian stay permits following a request from Dhaka.

Only the expatriate Bangladeshis with Italian residence permit, who have been stuck here due to coronavirus and got their stay permits expired, can apply for Italian visa here, he added.