Bangladesh Embassy in Maldives have come to a state of emergency and announced an emergency phone line for the Bangladeshis in Maldives.
The embassy made this decision following the increase in violence against Bangladeshi expatriates in Madives.
According to the Embassy the toll free 24 hour number is 3320859. Two Bangladeshis were killed recently and some others were attacked.
While Non-resident Bangladeshis (NRB) in Maldives have called for an agitation in protest of the murders of two Bangladeshis and attack on two others within a week, Maldives authorities threatened migrant workers including Bangladeshis with cancellation of visas in the wake of the call for protest, reports local media.
Bangladeshi citizen Shaheen Mia was killed early on Sunday at the capital Male’s Southwest Harbour area by four masked individuals.
Another Bangladesh national identified as ‘Bilal’ was found dead at his home in Alif Alif Atoll Thoddoo Island on Tuesday night.
Bilal, in his mid-20s, was found dead and naked with a piece of cloth tied around the neck.
Bilal’s employer found the body around 10pm at the house where had been living with three other expatriate workers.
Maldives police said they have not yet found out about the motive or make any arrests.
Bangladesh Embassy in state of emergency
