The UK government has updated its travel alert for Bangladesh, saying "terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks” there.
"Terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as: crowded areas, religious buildings and political rallies," the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said in the advisory updated on Tuesday.
"Some groups have targeted people who they consider to have views and lifestyles contrary to Islam.”
"There have been occasional attacks against minority religious communities and targeting police and security forces. These have included improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in major cities," the alert says.
"The Bangladeshi authorities continue to work to disrupt planned attacks. Increases in security force presence and restrictions on movement may be put in place at short notice.
"You should remain aware of your surroundings, particularly in and around police buildings. Avoid large gatherings and other locations with a police or security presence. Follow the advice of local authorities," reads the alert.
FCDO also advised against all but essential travel to parts of Bangladesh such as the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
