Government of Bangladesh expresses deep concerns over the mob incident that happened on the night of 17 May 2024 in Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. We are closely monitoring the situation through our Embassy in Uzbekistan, concurrently accredited to Kyrgyz Republic. The Embassy is in constant communication with our students who are currently studying in Kyrgyz Republic, as well as with the Kyrgyz government officials.
There are no reports of any serious injury or casualty among Bangladeshi students so far. The Embassy already shared an emergency contact number in its official Facebook page to get in touch with them for any issues regarding this matter. Through the Embassy the government is coordinating with the relevant authorities of Kyrgyz Republic, including the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Internal Affairs to ensure the safety and security of the students.
We are closely and constantly monitoring the developments. We have asked our Ambassador stationed in Tashkent to visit Bishkek soon to inquire about the wellbeing of the Bangladeshi students.