The Philippine government has been closely monitoring the escalating situation in Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down on August 5.
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In a statement on Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) called for a peaceful and orderly transition of power in Bangladesh, stressing the need for stability during this critical period.
Since August 2, the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka has advised raising the alert level to 1 in Bangladesh and urged all Filipinos in the country to stay indoors and stay updated on the evolving situation.
The embassy and the government are ready to provide assistance to Filipinos affected by the ongoing political unrest.
