UK issues travel advisory for Bangladesh, warning of potential terrorist attacks
UK Travel Advisory for Bangladesh: In a new travel advisory released on Tuesday, the UK government warned that terrorist attacks in Bangladesh "could be indiscriminate," targeting locations frequented by foreign nationals, including crowded areas, religious sites, and political gatherings.

- UK Issues Warning Against Travel to Bangladesh Due to Terrorism Risk
- Advisory Highlights Threats in Crowded Areas and to Minorities
- UK Monitoring the Situation Closely
- Urges Protection of Religious Freedom
The UK has issued a warning to its citizens against traveling to Bangladesh, citing the likelihood of terrorist attacks in the violence-stricken country.
In a new travel advisory released on Tuesday, the UK government stated that "terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate, including in locations frequented by foreign nationals, such as crowded areas, religious sites, and political rallies."
This advisory comes amid escalating violence in Bangladesh, particularly against the minority Hindu community, which intensified following the November 25 arrest of expelled Iskcon monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari on sedition charges. While not naming specific groups, the UK advisory also mentioned that "some groups have targeted individuals they consider to have views and lifestyles contrary to Islam."
The advisory further noted occasional attacks on minority religious communities and law enforcement, including improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in major cities. It emphasized that Bangladeshi authorities are actively working to prevent such attacks.
Additionally, the UK government urged its citizens to avoid large gatherings and areas with heavy law enforcement presence.
Beyond the terrorism risk, the UK also warned of other potential threats, such as armed robbery, violent crime, and rape.
This advisory was issued shortly after a ruling Labour MP informed the House of Commons that the UK government is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, especially regarding the ongoing anti-Hindu violence.
“We are aware of the Indian government's concerns following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader, on sedition charges. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) is closely monitoring these developments,” said MP Catherine West.
“The UK government will continue to monitor the situation, make representations from this House, and engage with the interim government in Bangladesh on the importance of protecting religious freedom, particularly for the Hindu community.”
The anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh began after student protests over a controversial quota system escalated into a large anti-government movement, leading to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5.
Since then, the Hindu minority, which makes up about 8 percent of Bangladesh's 170 million people, has been the target of over 200 attacks.
Chinmoy Das's arrest sparked protests in Dhaka and Chittagong, where clashes broke out between his supporters and security forces. During these protests, a Muslim lawyer was killed outside a court in Chittagong, and police arrested at least 33 individuals in connection with the violence.
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