The Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Riyadh has urged expatriate Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia to remain alert amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East and follow safety and legal instructions issued by Saudi Arabian authorities.
The embassy issued the advisory in an emergency notice on Sunday.
According to the notice, recording, storing, sharing or posting information, photos or videos related to the situation in the Middle East on social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube and X, formerly Twitter, is punishable under Saudi law.
The embassy urged expatriates to comply with Saudi law and refrain from sharing or circulating such images, videos and sensitive information.
It also advised them to avoid high-risk and crowded areas and take necessary precautions while following instructions issued by Saudi authorities.
For urgent assistance, expatriate Bangladeshis can contact the embassy through its hotlines. Calls to 8001000125 for labour-related matters and 8001000126 for passport-related services are free of charge. The hotline for diplomatic wing-related matters is 8001000124.
For emergencies involving deaths, expatriates can call +966570212180.
The embassy also advised expatriates to follow its verified Facebook page for regular and reliable updates on the situation in the Middle East.