Nepali Embassy in Bangladesh issues advisory for students
The embassy urges students to stay indoors and obey the instructions of their respective university and college administrations. A motorcycle is set on fire at the campus of University of Dhaka, a day after the clash with Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the ruling party Bangladesh Awami League, and anti-quota protesters, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 17, 2024. REUTERS
The Nepali Embassy in Dhaka has issued an advisory for Nepali students studying in Bangladesh regarding their safety in light of the recent protests across the country.
Earlier today, the Bangladeshi government announced indefinite shutdowns of all public and private universities after student protests against a quota system for government jobs turned deadly this week, leaving at least six people dead and scores injured.
The embassy urged students to stay indoors and obey the instructions of their respective university and college administrations.
“The students are also requested to contact the embassy in case the administrators ask them to move to safer places or if the situation at their current accommodation is unsafe,” the notice reads.
The embassy also said that they are closely monitoring the situation and are in constant contact with concerned government agencies and college administrative bodies for the safety of Nepali students.
Contacts to reach the embassy
Yojana Bamjan, second secretary at the Nepali Embassy in Dhaka: +8801880691013
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