Britain's travel alert in Bangladesh around the election

The eleventh parliamentary elections will be held on December 30. The government has issued a warning to British citizens about this election in Bangladesh.

A statement on the website of the British Foreign Ministry has been published. It also warns about Bangladesh's electoral violence and British-on-the-airway visas.

It has been said in the statement that usually a month-long on-arrival visa was given to Bangladesh. But on December 24 we received reports that some tourist visas were reduced. In this case, if the expiration of the visa expires, there is a risk of penalties.
In that statement, the issue of national elections was raised in front of the December 30 issue. It is said, during the election campaign from December 10 to December 29. Clash or chaotic situation between different groups and law enforcement agencies can last for a full time.

In the meantime, reports of political motivated violence and explosive devices were found. So British citizens were advised to avoid any big rally and political rally in Bangladesh during this time.

It is also said that atrocities against Rohingyas continued in Myanmar, which started in August 2007. At least 7 lakh 20 thousand Rohingya fled and came to Bangladesh in this incident. They are staying in Ukhia and Teknaf of Cox's Bazar.

The Bangladesh authorities have come under control in the area. So, when traveling to that area, the local authorities have been advised to consult the latest situation and to take precautions.