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Bangladesh Embassy Warns Citizens in Saudi Arabia Against Sharing Videos

The Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh has issued an urgent advisory urging Bangladeshi nationals living in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution and strictly follow instructions issued by the Saudi authorities amid the current situation in the Middle East.In a Facebook post published at 5:21pm on Monday (October 12), the embassy requested Bangladeshis to refrain from capturing, storing, sharing or posting photos, videos and sensitive information related to the ongoing situation on social media.The embassy said recording, exchanging or publishing any information, photographs or videos related to the situation could constitute a punishable offence under Saudi law.It urged Bangladeshi nationals to respect Saudi laws and refrain from sharing such content on social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube and X. They were also advised not to store or exchange related photographs, videos or sensitive information on their mobile phones.The advisory further recommended avoiding risky and crowded places.Emergency hotline numbersThe embassy provided the following hotline numbers for Bangladeshis seeking assistance:·        Labour-related toll-free hotline: 8001000125·        Passport-related toll-free hotline: 8001000126·        Diplomatic Wing: 8001000124·        Death-related hotline: +966570212180The embassy also urged Bangladeshi nationals to follow its verified Facebook page for regular updates and further instructions.The page can be accessed at: https://www.facebook.com/bdembassyrivadh

Bangladesh Embassy Warns Citizens in Saudi Arabia Against Sharing Videos