Bangladesh moved off UK red list

Online desk: Amid repeated requests, the UK has removed Bangladesh from the red-listed travel restrictions.

Bangladesh is moving to the amber list from 4am on September 22.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen welcomed the decision from the British government and thanked it for keeping the request of Bangladesh.

Apart from Bangladesh, seven more destinations – Turkey, Pakistan, The Maldives, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Oman, and Kenya – have been removed from the harshest restrictions – red-list – on travel.