Nepal unrest: Bangladeshi family attacked, ambassador's car vandalised
Amid the ongoing
political unrest in Nepal, a Bangladeshi family fell victim to an attack and
looting allegedly by protesters on Tuesday (9 September).
The
incident took place when a group of protesters were vandalising a five-star
hotel in Kathmandu, where this family of three were staying.
In
a separate incident, when the Bangladeshi ambassador was on his way to assist
the national football team stranded in Nepal, his car came under attack,
officials at the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu confirmed the matter.
Bangladesh national football team departs Nepal after
being stranded amid political unrest
A
related news report was shared on the Bangladesh Embassy's Facebook page today
(11 September).
Regarding the attack on the family, officials said protesters beat them up and
looted their belongings.
In
panic, the family first tried to hide their passports, but later the protesters
entered the hotel room and looted those as well.
Bangladeshis in Nepal safe, can return when situation
improves: Touhid
The
hotel authorities provided them with first aid and arranged accommodation at
another hotel, but the family, out of fear, refused to stay there.
They
were later taken to the embassy. After providing primary treatment, they were
given shelter at the ambassador's residence.
During
Tuesday's protest, there was an arson attack on the five-star hotel and another
hotel was vandalised as well.
Nepal
unrest: Bangladeshi tourists stuck in Pokhara say 'situation calm but
uncertainty remains'
According
to embassy sources, so far a total of 30 Bangladeshis have been rescued amid
the ongoing crisis.
Of
them, 10 were brought from the international airport and 20 from different
parts of Kathmandu. Those rescued were identified as passengers of Biman
Bangladesh Airlines.
All
Bangladeshi nationals in Nepal have been advised to stay safe in hotels or
their homes.
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is completely shut down': SUST professor stranded in Kathmandu recounts chaos
At
the same time, the government has advised Bangladeshis planning to travel to
Nepal to postpone their plans until further notice due to ongoing security
concerns.