Published : 01 Mar 2026, 06:25 AM
Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:25 PM
Bangladesh missions in six Middle East countries have issued urgent safety advisories for expatriates to remain vigilant and stay away from military installations as the US and Israel attack Iran and Tehran retaliates.
The embassies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lebanon, Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain issued separate notices on Saturday, urging citizens to prioritise their safety as regional tensions reached a boiling point.
The advisories follow reports that a Bangladeshi worker was injured during a drone attack at Kuwait International Airport.
The incident occurred as Iran reportedly began targeting locations housing US military assets in response to joint US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory earlier on Saturday morning.
The embassies advised expatriates to strictly avoid military bases and conflict-prone areas, remain indoors or in designated safe locations unless travel is absolutely necessary.
The missions also urged Bangladeshi citizens to maintain regular contact with the respective embassies while closely following local security updates.
The missions have also activated 24/7 emergency hotlines.
Citizens facing difficulties or requiring immediate assistance are urged to contact their nearest embassy or consulate.
Emergency Hotlines
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Embassy in Abu Dhabi:
Hotline & WhatsApp: +971 56 611 7215, +971 02 446 5100, +971 54 743 9392, and +971 50 264 3396
Email: mission.abudhabi@mofa.gov.bd
Consulate General in Dubai:
Hotline: +971 50 816 8253 and +971 50 816 8363
Email: mission.dubai@mofa.gov.bd
Iraq
Embassy in Baghdad:
Hotline & WhatsApp: +964 782 788 3680
Email: mission.baghdad@mofa.gov.bd
Kuwait
Embassy in Kuwait City:
Hotline: +965 6992 0013, +965 6651 6404, and +965 5089 5161
Email: mission.kuwait@mofa.gov.bd
Bahrain
Embassy in Manama:
Helpline: +973 3337 5155
Email: mission.manama@mofa.gov.bd
