2025-01-22: Several people were injured on Wednesday (22 January) at around 9:30 am (local time) following a violent attack at Lavender Garments Limited, a manufacturer in Kaliakair Sub-district of Gazipur District, Dhaka Division. Reportedly, the attackers broke down the main gate and entered the factory, causing damage and looting the property. However, the security forces have been deployed in the area surrounding the factory to control the situation.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Violent clashes between protesters and security forces are possible. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, to strictly avoid demonstrations, road blockades, large gatherings, and deployments of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
