KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian citizens are advised to defer any non-essential travel to Dhaka for the time being due to unpredictable circumstances following weeks of violence from a police crackdown on protestors, the Foreign Ministry has said.
Wisma Putra in a statement today issued this advisory as it was aware that there are Malaysian citizens intending to return to Bangladesh.
Citizens there are advised to register their presence in Bangladesh with the high commission of Malaysia in Dhaka, it added.
Similarly, Malaysian students who choose to return to Bangladesh to continue their studies are also advised to register with the high commission of Malaysia in Dhaka as soon as they arrive.
“Malaysians in Bangladesh should remain vigilant and avoid being near any large gatherings or conflict areas. Precautions must also be taken in accordance with the instructions issued by local authorities,” it added.
The high commission of Malaysia in Dhaka, is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all Malaysian citizens in Bangladesh while continuously monitoring the situation, the ministry reiterated.
News reports have put the death toll there at more than 200 people since July 16, in clashes between police and protestors demanding an end to a quota that reserved 30% of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in the 1971 war of independence. – August 2, 2024