Bangladeshis in Nepal urged to stay indoors as violent protests continue

All Bangladeshi nationals currently living or stuck in Nepal have been strongly advised not to go outside and stay at their respective places or hotels.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu issued an urgent notice in this regard today (9 September), following the current situation in Nepal evolving due to the anti-corruption protests by youths.

All Bangladeshi nationals and inbound passengers to Nepal have also been advised not to fly to Nepal due to the prevailing security situation.

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In case of emergency, Bangladeshi citizens have been requested to contact the Embassy (Cell:+977 9803872759: +977 9851128 381).

According to the notice, in addition to the 36-member national football team, a 51-member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Mirpur, who came to Nepal as part of their overseas study tour, is stuck in Kathmandu.

Their daily programmes are cancelled, and they are scheduled to fly Dhaka on 12 September.

"The delegation is making daily assessments of the situation regarding their movement. The Bangladesh embassy is fully in touch with them through their local coordinator," adds the notice.

Nepal lifts social media ban after anti-corruption protests leave 19 dead, curfew imposed

Meanwhile, Nepal has withdrawn its social media ban after violent clashes between demonstrators and police that left at least 19 people dead.

On Monday, thousands of youths stormed the parliament building in Kathmandu, demanding that the government lift restrictions on 26 platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, and urging action against corruption.

The ban was revoked following an emergency cabinet meeting late Monday to "address the demands of Gen Z," Communications and Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said, according to a BBC report.

Over 100 people were injured in the unrest, which also spread to towns beyond the capital.