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DHAKA: The Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh has urged Bangladeshi nationals living in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant and comply with local laws amid the current situation in the Middle East.
In an emergency notice issued on Monday, the embassy asked Bangladeshis to strictly follow instructions issued by the Saudi authorities.
The notice advised citizens to avoid high-risk and crowded areas, remain alert and give top priority to their personal safety.
The embassy also warned that recording, sharing or publishing information, photos or videos related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East is a punishable offence under Saudi law. It urged Bangladeshis not to post such images, videos or sensitive information on social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube and X.
Citizens were also advised against storing such photos, videos or sensitive information on their mobile phones or sharing them with others.
The embassy called on all Bangladeshi nationals in Saudi Arabia to respect local laws and regulations and exercise the utmost caution to ensure their safety.
Following a series of Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, several countries have issued travel advisories for their citizens. The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand have issued advisories concerning travel to Saudi Arabia.
Flight operations at two Saudi airports, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, remained suspended on Monday following the attacks, according to the report.
The embassy also provided the following hotline numbers for emergency assistance: Labour-related toll-free number: 8001000125, Passport-related toll-free number:8001000126, Diplomatic wing:8001000124, Death-related hotline: +966570212180.
