The Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah has issued a cautionary notice urging Bangladeshi service seekers to protect the property and environment of venues used for consular services, maintain cleanliness, and comply with local laws, regulations, and discipline during consular tour programmes across western Saudi Arabia.
Incidents of Damage and Irresponsibility
According to the Consulate's notice, some service seekers have engaged in careless and irresponsible behaviour at venues rented for delivering consular services. This has resulted in damage to facilities and created inconvenience for the mission. Incidents include damage to doors, windows, chairs, tables, and other furniture, climbing over boundary walls, breaking lamp posts, damaging walls and other structures, and failing to dispose of waste properly.
Financial and Reputational Impact
The Consulate has had to compensate venue owners for the damage caused, leading to financial burdens on the government. These incidents have also created negative reactions among local residents and tarnished Bangladesh's image abroad. The repeated occurrences have made many venue owners reluctant to rent out their premises for future consular service programmes.
Potential Disruptions to Consular Services
The mission expressed concern that if the situation continues, future consular tour activities could be disrupted, causing difficulties for Bangladeshi expatriates in Saudi Arabia in accessing essential consular services. The Consulate, therefore, urged all service seekers to act responsibly to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of consular tour programmes.
Call for Responsible Conduct
The Consulate emphasized that the awareness and responsible conduct of members of the Bangladeshi community would help preserve the image and dignity of Bangladesh abroad. It called for protecting the property and environment of the venues, maintaining cleanliness, and complying with local laws and regulations.
