Online Report : Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday confirmed that two more Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested in Malaysia in connection with alleged links to radical militant groups.

He warned that further arrests are likely as Malaysian authorities expand their investigation.

“Two more individuals have been arrested on similar charges,” Touhid said at the Foreign Service Academy.

“We’ve been informed that more arrests may follow as Malaysia continues to identify individuals potentially linked to extremist groups.”

Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced that Bangladesh would fully cooperate with Malaysia in its ongoing counterterrorism investigation. Malaysian authorities have so far arrested 36 Bangladeshis as part of recent security operations targeting suspected members of radical groups.

“We want no stain on our nation,” said Hossain. “We’ve assured them of our full cooperation. If anyone is found guilty, they should be punished under Malaysian law. If innocent, they should be cleared.”

Malaysian law allows for imprisonment of 2 to 7 years for such offenses, he added.

Of those arrested, five Bangladeshis have been formally charged in Malaysian courts. In response, the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has officially requested access to information, including the identities of those detained and the specific allegations against them.

Bangladesh reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, extremism, and militancy and expressed readiness to support Malaysian authorities in their investigation.

The issue was also discussed during a recent bilateral meeting between Foreign Adviser Hossain and Malaysian Foreign Minister Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan, held in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting.

During the meeting, Adviser Hossain expressed concern over the arrests and stressed the importance of transparency and information sharing. The Malaysian Foreign Minister assured Dhaka of facilitating access and cooperation for further inquiry.

In a related development, Malaysia has agreed to grant multiple-entry visas for Bangladeshi workers, a move expected to benefit thousands working in the country.

Meanwhile, Malaysian authorities recently denied entry to 131 foreign nationals, including 96 Bangladeshis, amid heightened security measures.