Bangladeshis asked against travelling to Sudan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a notice asking Bangladeshi citizens to refrain from travelling to Sudan until further notice.

In the notice issued on Saturday, the ministry said it is not safe to travel to Sudan for the time being.

"The recent armed conflict that erupted in Sudan has caused many casualties and disrupted the supply of food and daily necessities. Clashes are taking place in Khartoum city and various parts of the country, including Khartoum International Airport." reads the press release.

"Under the circumstances, it is not safe for our citizens to travel to Sudan at present," it added. 

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh embassy in Sudan is providing necessary assistance to Bangladeshi nationals living there in this regard. 

More than 400 people have been killed and over 3,500 others hurt in the fighting in Sudan, the World Health Organization said Friday.