DFA places Bangladesh under Alert Level 1 due to civil unrest

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has placed Bangladesh under Alert Level 1, otherwise as a precautionary phase, due to political demonstrations and civil unrest in the country.

In an advisory, the DFA said the situation can “deteriorate without warning.”

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The DFA has advised Filipinos living in the area to do the following:

• Exercise precaution and restrict non-essential movement
• Remain vigilant, monitor, and follow guidelines set by local authorities.
• Always be in possession of valid passports and residence visas
• Register their particulars with the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka

The DFA said at least 700 Filipinos are in Bangladesh.

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