Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said they are closely monitoring the condition of Maldivians in Bangladesh, and that all Maldivians are in good health.

Protests against Bangladesh's policy of recruiting civil servants have led to confrontations between the public and the authorities, prompting the Bangladeshi government to impose a nation-wide curfew.

More than 100 people have been killed and more than 1,000 injured in violence during the protests.

In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Maldives High Commission in Bangladesh is closely monitoring the condition of Maldivians residing and travelling to Bangladesh in the wake of the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh said.

"The High Commission has informed us that the condition of Maldivians currently in Bangladesh is stable. Two students studying in medical schools in northern Bangladesh have informed the Ministry that they are planning to return home after the closure of these schools. The High Commission of Maldives in Bangladesh and the High Commission of Maldives in India have provided assistance to the two students crossing the Bangladesh border in buses," the Ministry said in a statement.

As of now, curfew is in place in Bangladesh and the Ministry has advised people not to venture out as directed by the Government of Bangladesh and follow the instructions of the Government of Bangladesh and the High Commission of Maldives in Bangladesh.

Foreign Ministry advised people to contact the Maldives High Commission in Bangladesh if they need any assistance in the wake of the violence.

Bangladesh's government has allowed police to carry out a "shoot-on-site" operation as the situation has escalated and curfew has been imposed.

The government has also blocked internet and social media services since Thursday, claiming to restore peace in the country.