July 22, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured that Sri Lankan students and workers in Bangladesh remain safe despite ongoing unrest in the country.
Director General Niluka Kadurugamuwa stated that there are currently 53 Sri Lankan students studying in Bangladesh.
The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dharmapala Weerakkody, along with the High Commissioner’s office, is closely monitoring the situation of each student.
In light of recent developments, nine Sri Lankan students have returned to Sri Lanka.
The High Commissioner has also communicated with university administrations to ensure the safety and well-being of Sri Lankan students.
The Ministry noted that Sri Lankan students can safely remain in their hostels as the Bangladeshi Government has not requested foreign students to leave the country.
Regarding Sri Lankan workers, the Ministry confirmed that there are approximately 3,000 Sri Lankans working in Bangladesh, and there have been no security issues reported concerning their safety.
