DHAKA: No Bangladeshi national has been reported to be injured in the terrorist attack at Kunming Railway Station on Saturday night.  

Consul General Shahnaz Gaji from Bangladesh Consulate General reported that 33 people were killed and about 140 others injured after a group of unidentified armed men (and reportedly two women) stormed a railway station of Yunnan’s provincial capital Kunming.  

The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Kunming contacted the Foreign Affairs Office of China in Kunming and expressed heartfelt condolences on this heinous attack, said a press release.  

The Foreign Affairs Office of Yunnan already tightened security for the 7 foreign Consulates General in Kunming, including Bangladesh.

All nationals of Bangladesh residing in Yunnan have been advised by the Foreign Affairs Office to stay at their places of residence until further notice.

Accordingly, Bangladesh Consulate General also advised its nationals (businessmen/ visitors and students) to remain at home/ dormitory/hotel and keep in continuous/close touch with the Mission.

BDST: 1920 HRS, MAR 02, 2014