The United States government announced on Tuesday that it had ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Bangladesh as a precautionary measure. This decision follows widespread protests that ultimately led to the removal of longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina. The State Department stated that all non-emergency diplomats, staff, and their families were instructed to depart as of Monday. However, the US embassy in Dhaka remains operational, albeit with limited capacity. This evacuation order comes after the United States issued a travel advisory last month warning citizens against visiting Bangladesh due to heightened concerns over civil unrest, crime, and terrorism. Prime Minister Hasina, who had held power since 2009, fled the country on Monday after mass demonstrations, initially sparked by anger over job quotas, escalated into a movement demanding her ouster. The protests resulted in the deaths of hundreds as security forces attempted to suppress the unrest. On Monday, the United States commended the role of the Bangladeshi military, citing reports that it resisted Hasina’s orders to continue using force against the protesters. The Bangladesh military has announced its intention to establish an interim government.
US Orders Non-Emergency Personnel to Leave Bangladesh Amid Unrest
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