Domestic and tourists spend their lunch hours in front of Sydney's iconic landmark Opera House on March 12, 2018AFPEarlier on Monday, a travel alert was issued for Bangladeshis living in and travelling to New ZealandBangladesh has issued travel advice for its nationals living in and travelling to Australia, a day after it issued a similar alert for New Zealand. Bangladesh citizens in Australia have been advised to stay alert at all times, particularly in public places, and stay informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources. Also Read - Travel alert issued for Bangladeshis intent on travelling to New ZealandOn Monday, Bangladesh issued travel advice for Bangladeshis living in New Zealand, asking them to exercise caution around potential attack targets, such as mosques, restaurants, markets, shopping malls, conference centres, public transport hubs, etc. Bangladeshi nationals travelling to New Zealand should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes provision for medical evacuation by air, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Five people of Bangladeshi origin are among the victims of the attack, while three more people of Bangladeshi origin have been injured.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 19, 2019 12:56 UTC