The Government of Bangladesh has expressed deep concerns over the mob incident that happened on the night of 17 May 2024 in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. 

“We are closely monitoring the situation through our Embassy in Uzbekistan, concurrently accredited to the 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,” reads a Foreign Ministry statement issued on Sunday (19 May).

It said, “There are no reports of any serious injury or casualty among Bangladeshi students so far. The Embassy already shared an emergency contact number on 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 the 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 well-being of the Bangladeshi students,” added the statement.