The UK government has cautioned travelers to Bangladesh due to the risk of terrorist attacks. It has also updated its travel advisory to include the new caution.
On Tuesday evening, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office reviewed the 'safety and security' section of its advisory for Bangladesh.
The update is consistent with the existing advisory discouraging "all but essential travel" to Bangladesh.
"Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh," reads the updated FCDO travel advisory.
"Terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as crowded areas, religious buildings, (and) political rallies. Some groups have targeted people who they consider to have views and lifestyles contrary to Islam," the advisory goes on.
"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," it adds.
Under the "political situation" section, the advice remains that the "situation remains volatile" in the country.
"Political rallies and demonstrations continue to take place. These can quickly turn violent leading to clashes with law enforcement.
During demonstrations and strikes ('hartals'), there can be arson, violence and vandalism in towns and cities across the country, which can result in fatalities. Attacks against property and public transport are possible," it reads.
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