Bangladeshi embassies in several Middle Eastern countries have issued emergency advisories urging expatriates to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures amid escalating regional tensions linked to the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict.
The Bangladesh missions in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iraq and Bahrain have asked nationals to prioritise their safety, avoid unnecessary movement and strictly follow host country regulations as the security situation evolves.
The Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait has urged expatriates to remain on high alert due to the outbreak of war in the surrounding region. In a notice issued on Saturday, the mission advised citizens to exercise special caution and avoid military installations.
Bangladeshis have been requested to stay indoors at their residences or in secure locations and to refrain from going outside unless absolutely necessary. They were also advised to keep essential items ready, including cash, Kuwait Civil ID, health insurance card, necessary medicines, mobile phones and chargers, dry food and drinking water.
The embassy further instructed nationals to comply with Kuwaiti laws and follow all official directives. It also warned against spreading rumours or sharing unverified images and videos on social media.
In case of emergency, expatriates may contact the embassy hotlines at +965 69920013, +965 66516404 and +965 50895161 or email [email protected].
The Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi issued a similar emergency notice urging nationals in the UAE to remain vigilant amid the ongoing war situation and regional instability.
Expatriates have been advised to avoid military sites, stay indoors or in safe places, and not gather in open areas unless absolutely necessary. The embassy also asked citizens to keep essential items ready, including cash, Emirates ID, passport, medicines, mobile phones and chargers, as well as sufficient food and water.
Bangladeshis have been urged to strictly adhere to UAE laws and follow government instructions.
For emergencies, the Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi can be reached at +971 56 631 7215, +971 2 446 5100, +971 54 746 3032 and +971 50 708 3636 or email:[email protected].
The Bangladesh Consulate General in Dubai is available at +971 50 638 6253 and +971 50 638 6353 or email: [email protected].
The Bangladesh Embassy in Baghdad has also advised nationals in Iraq to remain alert due to the war situation between Iran and Israel and the resulting tensions.
The embassy requested Bangladeshis to exercise heightened caution, avoid military installations and stay indoors or in secure places. Nationals have been urged to comply with Iraqi laws and follow any instructions issued by the government.
In emergencies, expatriates may contact the embassy via WhatsApp hotline at +964 782 788 3680 or email [email protected].
The Bangladesh Embassy in Bahrain has issued a similar advisory, calling on expatriates to remain cautious and prepared.
For emergencies, nationals in Bahrain can contact the hotline at +973 33375155 or email [email protected].
The missions have collectively emphasised the importance of remaining calm, avoiding misinformation and staying connected with official embassy channels for updates.
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