LATEST SITUATION IN BANGLADESH
LATEST SITUATION IN BANGLADESH
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the High Commission of Malaysia in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is actively monitoring the situation in Bangladesh. The High Commission is in continuous communication with local authorities to safeguard the interests and safety of Malaysian students in the affected areas.
As of 4pm on 19 July 2024, the High Commission reports that all Malaysian students in Dhaka are currently safe. There are 95 Malaysian students in Bangladesh, with two students having recently left Dhaka with the assistance of the High Commission. Efforts are underway to assist the return of four students from Mymensingh Medical College to Malaysia, while a group of students have been relocated to temporary accommodation.
Internet services in Bangladesh are experiencing widespread outages, but telephone and SMS services remain operational. Immediate family members of Malaysian students in Dhaka may reach out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Duty Room at +603 8887 4570.
The Ministry continues to urge all Malaysians residing in Bangladesh to avoid protest areas, remain vigilant, and adhere to safety advice and updates provided by local authorities. All quarters are requested to remain calm and exercise restraint while the High Commission expends every effort to ensure the safety of Malaysians in the area.
PUTRAJAYA
19 July 2024
