Maldivians in Bangladesh fare well: Foreign Ministry
Those who need assistance are asked to contact the High Commission.
By
Aishath Maha
The Foreign Ministry on Sunday said that all the Maldivians living in Bangladesh are in good condition and are being provided with the necessary assistance.
Bangladesh has declared a curfew and banned people from going out due to the ongoing unrest.
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that 90 students, families and others registered with the Maldivian High Commission in Bangladesh are being contacted and provided with necessary assistance.
The statement added:
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Two students from a medical school in the north of the country have informed the Foreign Ministry that they want to return to Maldives after the schools were closed
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The High Commission has advised Maldivians in Bangladesh to not go outside and follow the Bangladeshi government’s curfew instructions closely
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Those who need assistance are asked to contact the High Commission
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The ministry's hotline can be reached at 7983400, the statement added
Hundreds of people have been killed, and hundreds more injured during nationwide protests in Bangladesh over the allocation of a majority of civil service jobs to family members of soldiers who fought for the country’s liberation.
