Emergency advisory from embassy for Bangladeshis residing in Saudi Arabia

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News Desk: In view of the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Riyadh has urged Bangladeshi citizens residing in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and abide by the laws and directives of the local authorities.
​The embassy issued this call in a "most urgent notice" published on Monday (12 October).
​The notice stated that capturing, sharing, or posting any type of information, photos, or videos related to the ongoing Middle East situation on social media is a punishable offense under Saudi law.
​For this reason, the embassy requested citizens not to publish any situation-related photos, videos, or sensitive information on social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). At the same time, people are advised to refrain from storing such photos, videos, and information on mobile phones and sharing them with others.
​In addition, to avoid untoward incidents, Bangladeshi citizens living in Saudi Arabia have been advised to avoid risky and crowded places.
​Emergency Contact Numbers
​Bangladeshi citizens residing in Saudi Arabia are requested to contact the embassy's helpline numbers for necessary assistance and information. The numbers are:
​Labor Affairs (Toll-Free): 8001000125
​Passport Affairs (Toll-Free): 8001000126
​Diplomatic Wing: 8001000124
​Death-Related Hotline: +966570212180
​For regular updates and instructions regarding the situation, citizens are advised to follow the verified Facebook page of the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh.
​Embassy Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bdembassyriyadh