The UK foreign, commonwealth and development office (FCDO) on Tuesday warned its citizens against all but essential travel to parts of Bangladesh over ‘terrorist attack risk’.
The FCDO issued an online in this regard on the day.
‘Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh. Terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as crowded areas, religious buildings, political rallies,’ reads the statement adding, ‘Some groups have targeted people who they consider to have views and lifestyles contrary to Islam. There have been occasional attacks against minority religious communities and targeting police and security forces. These have included improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in major cities.’
‘The Bangladeshi authorities continue to work to disrupt planned attacks. Increases in security force presence and restrictions on movement may be put in place at short notice,’ mentioned the statement.
The FCDO also urged UK citizens to remain aware of their surroundings, particularly in and around police buildings.
‘Avoid large gatherings and other locations with a police or security presence. Follow the advice of local authorities,’ the statement added.