Passengers have been left in limbo after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a security advisory urging Indian nationals to refrain from travelling to Dhaka, Bangladesh. The precautionary measure was prompted by concerns over the prevailing security situation in the region. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is yet to issue an advisory for airlines that fly to Bangladesh about refunds to passengers who don’t wish to travel following the MEA advisory.

The advisory issued by MEA on August 4 states, “In view of ongoing developments, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Bangladesh till further notice. All Indian nationals presently in Bangladesh are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with the high commission of India in Dhaka through the emergency phone numbers.”