9 Indian Rampal officials leave BD without permission

 
Nine Indian officials of Rampal Power Plant have left Bangladesh on Saturday without taking permission or serving any prior notice to the power plant authorities cited mentioned "security concerns" as the reason for leaving the country.

The officials were employed at the Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Limited (BIFPCL), which operates the Rampal power plant.

Admitting the issue, Deputy General Manager (Public Relations) of the power plant Anwarul Azim said, "When they were not found in the dining hall in the morning, we made inquiries and learned that they had left for India without permission."

He added that the matter has been reported to the higher authorities, and the reasons behind their departure are being investigated with due importance.

According to officials, the Indian officials left Bangladesh through the Bhomra land port.
Project Director Ramanath Pujari was later informed, and he contacted the concerned officials, who reportedly cited "security concerns" as the reason for leaving the country.