Maldivian Residents in Bangladesh in Good Health, Says Ministry 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that Maldivian nationals currently residing in Bangladesh are in good health despite ongoing protests.

The press statement from the High Commission states that 78 Maldivian students are located in Chittagong, 7 in Dhaka, and 1 in Comilla. The Commission is maintaining regular contact with these individuals to ensure their safety.

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In total, 119 Maldivians are currently living in Bangladesh. The High Commission has advised these individuals to comply with the curfew regulations imposed by the Bangladeshi government and to reach out for assistance if needed.

Bangladesh has experienced violent confrontations between students and security forces, resulting in over 200 deaths, according to BBC Bangla.

In response to the ongoing unrest, the Maldives High Commission in Bangladesh has been diligently monitoring the situation involving its citizens.

Protests in Bangladesh intensified following a Supreme Court ruling on July 21 that reduced the veterans’ quota for jobs to 5 percent. The ruling also stipulates that 93 percent of positions should be filled based on merit.