WHAT’S THE LATEST
On Friday, 7/19, a nationwide curfew was imposed in Bangladesh following student protests over government job quotas, with all public gatherings banned by police in the capital of Dhaka.
On Wednesday (7/24), the curfew had been lifted daily from 10am to 5pm. All factories in the garment manufacturing hubs reopened after a four-day pause in production, and offices resumed operations between 11am and 3pm.
As of Tuesday (7/30), curfew has been lifted daily from 7am to 6pm. Factories and offices are now operating within normal hours.
8/6 UPDATE: On 8/5, the army chief of Bangladesh has announced that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country after weeks of civil unrest. An interim government will be formed.
8/6 UPDATE: Following ongoing protests, the regime issued a nationwide curfew and a three-day general holiday. As of 8/6, the curfew has been lifted, and three-day holiday cancelled.
Please be assured that our utmost priority is to ensure the safety and security of our colleagues, clients, and their families in Bangladesh. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates as soon as we have more information.
WHAT WE KNOW
Communication in the Region
- 8/6 UPDATE: Internet connection has been restored.
- 8/6 UPDATE: Social media and messaging services have been restored.
TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITY
- The Chittagong Port has reopened and is operating as normal, now addressing the buildup of congestion and vessels that were waiting outside the port.
- 8/6 UPDATE: International flights have resumed; however, there are some pending air freight shipments in response to the six hours of flight disruptions on 8/5.
- 8/6 UPDATE: SEKO is able to place bookings with airlines.
SEKO BANGLADESH
- The SEKO Bangladesh team and their families are all safe and well!
- 8/6 UPDATE: While the three-day pubic holiday has been cancelled, the SEKO Bangladesh team is working from home until the situation improves.
- 8/6 UPDATE: Communication with the SEKO Bangladesh team has returned following the temporary internet shut down through 8/5.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The situation remains volatile and uncertain. SEKO’s utmost priority is to help ensure the safety and security of our colleagues, clients, and their families in the region.
As your logistics partner, we are ready and able to pivot quickly. We will frequently communicate and advise on the situation as more details become available.
Our team is committed to helping our clients continue operating as the conflict unfolds.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your SEKO representative, or email us at hello@sekologistics.com.
