An urgent message has been issued for Bangladeshis residing in Nepal. The Bangladesh Embassy in Nepal issued this urgent message on Tuesday (September 9). The message said that all Bangladeshi citizens currently residing or stranded in Nepal are strictly advised not to go out and stay in their respective places or hotels. At the same time, due to the emerging security situation, all Bangladeshi citizens wishing to travel are being instructed not to travel to Nepal for the time being.
In addition, in case of any emergency, you have been asked to contact the number below.
Mr. Sadek +977 9803872759 : Mrs. Sarada : +977 9851128381
It is worth noting that 26 social media platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube were blocked in Nepal from September 4. Protests began on Monday (September 8) in protest of the government's decision. Most of the protesters are young people or Gen-G generation. This movement is called 'Gen-G Revolution'.
Clashes broke out when protesters tried to break through police barricades and enter the reserved area of the parliament. At that time, the police lathicharged the protesters and dispersed them. The Oli government took strict action to suppress the protests. At least 19 people were killed in clashes between protesters and security forces. Of them, at least 17 were killed in Kathmandu and 2 in Itahari. More than 400 protesters were seriously injured. Several Nepalese ministers resigned earlier, taking responsibility for the casualties. The administration imposed a curfew in Kathmandu to bring the situation under control.
Nepal witnessed a second day of protests on Tuesday (September 9) despite the curfew. Protests were held demanding the resignation of the country's prime minister despite the curfew. The houses of the president and the prime minister's office, as well as various ministers, were set on fire. There were also reports that protesters entered the parliament building and set it on fire. Later, air traffic was also suspended. There were demands for the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Finally, the Nepali prime minister resigned under pressure.