Dhaka: The government has strongly advised Bangladeshis, including migrant workers, to avoid going to Libya in view of the ongoing fighting and deteriorating security situation throughout that country.

Ministry of foreign affairs issued the directive on Tuesday mentioning that it is closely monitoring the overall situation in Libya.

Bangladeshis in Libya should avoid the areas of demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.

Due to the ongoing violence, the Bangladesh Embassy suspended its operations in Libya and relocated its staff to Tunisia.

The relocated Bangladesh Embassy has opened an Information Cell in Tunisia with the following contact address: ASM Ashraful Islam, Counsellor (Labour), Landline: +21675750300, E-mail: bdtripoli@yahoo.com <mailto:bdtripoli@yahoo.com>, cell phone number +21621924229.