Connect Bangladesh International UK has expressed concern over the recent murder of a Bangladeshi expatriate physician AKM Abdur Rashid (82) in Dhaka.
Dr Rashid who lived in London was on a visit to Dhaka when he was killed by a group of men who broke into his Dhanmandi house on Sunday night, police said.
"We express our deepest condolences for this unfortunate incident and urge the authorities to thoroughly investigate, bring the perpetrators to justice, and take preventive measures to avoid such heinous crimes in the future," said the group in a statement.
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"Additionally, we advise Bangladeshi expatriates to remain vigilant regarding their safety both at home and outside during their visits to the country," said the statement received by UNB on Tuesday.
In light of this incident, "we strongly encourage all non-resident Bangladeshis to prioritize their security during their stays in Bangladesh," according to the statement signed by its president Abu Ahmed Khizir and secretary general Nasim Chowdhury.