Dhaka, March 24 -- Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Nasimul Gani has dismissed as 'gossip' the speculation on declaration of emergency in the country.

He made the comments on Monday at the signing event of the 'Standard Operating Procedure for the Return of Bangladeshi Citizens to Bangladesh' regarding the swift return of those illegally attempting to migrate from Bangladesh to Australia by sea.

When asked whether there is a possibility or discussion regarding the declaration of a state of emergency, the senior secretary said, "I have no comments on this. These are gossips. A few people are talking, but I have no comments on this."

"We will continue our work as we are doing. It will continue as usual," he added.

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