In a new travel safety alert, the Foreign Office warns of the terror threat in Bangladesh.

A new warning against visiting parts of Bangladesh has been issued to British citizens due to 'likely' terrorist strikes. Earlier this week, the UK Foreign Office updated its travel advisory for the area, warning that such occurrences would probably be "indiscriminate.""There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets," the government's website states. "Stay aware of your surroundings at all times."According to the Foreign Office, political demonstrations, crowded places, and places of worship are all possible targets for terrorist strikes. "Some groups have targeted people who they consider to have views and lifestyles contrary to Islam," the statement added."There have been occasional attacks against minority religious communities and targeting police and security forces," the guidance reads.

Among these have been attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in large cities."You should always be mindful of your surroundings, especially when you're in or near police headquarters. Steer clear of crowds and places where there are police or security officers present. Observe the guidance provided by local authorities.The warning from the Foreign Office coincides with a surge in demonstrations throughout Bangladesh. At first, these protests were nonviolent, with college students speaking out against contentious quotas that reserved a third of civil service positions for family members of veterans of Bangladesh's 1971 War of Independence.