Travel Advisory – U. S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (April 10, 2019) Exercise increased caution in Bangladesh due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Reconsider Travel to: Dhaka due to crime and terrorism. Southeast Bangladesh, including the Chittagong Hill Tracts, due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, and rape, is widespread. Terrorist groups continue ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 April, 2019 | Topics:
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| Tags: Bangladesh, crime, risk, terrorism, Travel Advisory
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (April 3, 2019) Location: Bangladesh, countrywide Event: In light of calls for revenge in the wake of the March 15 terrorist attack against two mosques in New Zealand, we encourage U.S. citizens to exercise heightened awareness of the ongoing threat posed by transnational terrorist organizations such as ISIS and al-Qa’ida. Terrorist ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 April, 2019 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: assault, awareness, mosque, terrorist
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (March 24, 2019) Location: Dhaka Event: The U.S. Embassy is looking into reports about the need for heightened vigilance in Dhaka. We are not aware of any specific threats. Embassy Operations: All routine consular services remain available. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid protests and demonstrations. Carry proper ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 March, 2019 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: reports, threat, vigilance
United States Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh Message for U.S. Citizens Town Hall Meeting in Dhaka with the Ambassador March 7, 2019 The American Citizen Services (ACS) Section of the U.S. Embassy invites U.S. citizens to a Town Hall meeting for a discussion on issues that affect U.S. citizens in Bangladesh. The Honorable Ambassador Earl R. Miller ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 7 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Town Hall Meeting
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (February 27, 2019) Location: Dhaka Event: The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) election is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2019. The Government of Bangladesh has imposed the following vehicle movement restrictions, which are likely to impact vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns. DATES TIME VEHICLE MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS 02/27 to 03/01 0000hrs ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 27 February, 2019 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Dhaka North City Corporation, Election, traffic, vehicular
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (February 11, 2019) Location: Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh, and surrounding areas Event: Bishwa Ijtema, the world’s second-largest Muslim gathering, will be held in Bangladesh February 15 – 18, 2019. Bishwa Ijtema will be held on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi. The main gathering point is approximately 3km north of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 February, 2019 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Bishwa Ijtema, Muslim gathering, Tongi, traffic, Turag river
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (December 31, 2018) Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Event: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have issued special instructions for New Year’s Eve celebrations including, but not limited to, prohibiting meetings, gatherings or celebrations on rooftops, roads, flyovers or public spaces, as well as banning the use of fireworks. We strongly advise all U.S. citizens to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 31 December, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: celebrations, DMP, elections, instructions, New Year's Eve, roads
Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (December 26, 2018) Location: Bangladesh, countrywide Event: We encourage all U.S. citizens to obtain a visa before traveling to Bangladesh. Recently, some U.S. citizens, particularly ones born outside the United States, have been denied entry into Bangladesh despite believing they had fulfilled the requirements for a visa on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 December, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: arrival, permit, visa
Security Alert – Bangladesh Prime Minister to visit Gulshan-1 on December 21, 2018 Location: Gulshan-1, Dhaka, Bangladesh Event: Local media sources report that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend a political campaign meeting at the Gulshan Youth Club Field in the Gulshan-1 area on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. You should expect traffic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 December, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: campaign meeting, Prime Minister, rallies
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (December 10, 2018) Location: Bangladesh, countrywide Event: Formal campaigns for the Bangladesh national election begin Monday, December 10 with voting scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 30. Expect political rallies and demonstrations throughout this election period. Historically, elections in Bangladesh have been marked by unrest. We ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 December, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: national election, unrest
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy (Dhaka, Bangladesh) (November 14, 2018) Location: Naya Paltan, potentially other areas in Dhaka and other major cities. Event: Local media sources report ongoing demonstrations in Naya Paltan, Old Dhaka. Alleged live video feeds show protestors vandalizing vehicles and brandishing wooden staffs and similar items. Avoid large crowds and protests. We encourage you to remain vigilant, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 November, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: firearm, naya paltan, protesters, rubber bullets, vandalizing vehicles
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy (Dhaka, Bangladesh) (October 29, 2018) Location: Dhaka, other major cities across Bangladesh. Event: Local media sources report the potential for demonstrations throughout Dhaka and other major cities across Bangladesh in reaction to the October 29 sentencing of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Expect significant travel delays. We encourage you to remain vigilant, as demonstrations could continue for the next several days. Previous ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 October, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, sentencing
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy (Dhaka, Bangladesh) (October 28, 2018) Location: Dhaka, other major cities across Bangladesh. Event: Local media sources report the Bangladesh Road Transport Workers Federation has announced a nationwide 48-hour transportation strike beginning from 6:00 am on Sunday, October 28. Expect fewer options for public transport and potential delays due to demonstrations. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 28 October, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Bangladesh Road Transport Workers Federation, BRTA, demonstrations
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy (Dhaka, Bangladesh) (October 10, 2018) Location: Dhaka, other major cities across Bangladesh. Event: Local media sources report the potential for demonstrations in Dhaka and other major cities across Bangladesh in response to today’s court ruling regarding the 2004 grenade attacks in Dhaka. Previous protests in Bangladesh have turned violent, resulting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 October, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: court, grenade attack
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy (Dhaka, Bangladesh) (September 27, 2018) Location: Dhaka, other major cities across Bangladesh. Event: Local media sources are reporting that both the Awami League (AL) and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are planning to hold rallies on Saturday, September 29, 2018. According to media reports, the AL rally will be held ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 27 September, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Demonstration, disruption, political, Rally, traffic
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy (Dhaka, Bangladesh) (August 2, 2018) Location: Dhaka, other major cities across Bangladesh. Event: Local sources report ongoing student protests in various areas throughout Dhaka and other major cities across Bangladesh. The demonstrations are reportedly in reaction to a bus accident that caused the deaths of two students on Sunday, July ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 2 August, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: update
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy (Dhaka, Bangladesh) (July 31, 2018) Location: Dhaka Event: Local sources report that student-led protests are taking place in various areas of Dhaka. The demonstrations are reportedly in reaction to the deaths of two students caused by a local bus accident on Sunday, July 29. According to local news, some ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 31 July, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: congestion, death
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (May 14, 2018) Location: Colleges and universities across Bangladesh Event: Local sources report the potential for student demonstrations at colleges and universities across Bangladesh. The demonstrations would reportedly be in reaction to a Government of Bangladesh policy that allocates certain percentages (quotas) of civil service jobs to specific ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: potential, student, university
The American Citizen Services (ACS) Section of the U.S. Embassy invites U.S. citizens to a Town Hall meeting for a discussion on issues that affect American citizens in Bangladesh. The Honorable Ambassador Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat and Consul General Sharon A. Weber, in addition to officials from other Embassy offices, will be present to respond ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 April, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Town Hall Meeting
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (April 14, 2018) Location: Dhaka, and potentially other cities in Bangladesh Event: Bangla New Year (Pohela Baishakh) is an all-day event observed on April 14. This celebration is especially popular in the Ramna, Dhaka University, and Suhrawardy Uddayan areas of Dhaka. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns are likely ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 April, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: pohela baishakh, ramna, traffic
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (April 10, 2018) Location: Dhaka, and potentially other cities in Bangladesh Event: Local sources report ongoing student demonstrations in Dhaka. Similar demonstrations may also occur in other cities in Bangladesh. The demonstrations are reportedly in reaction to a Government of Bangladesh policy that allocates certain percentages of civil ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 April, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Students
The American Citizen Services (ACS) Section of the U.S. Embassy invites U.S. citizens to a Town Hall meeting for a discussion on issues that affect American citizens in Bangladesh. The Honorable Ambassador Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat and Consul General Sharon A. Weber, in addition to officials from other Embassy offices, will be present to respond ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 April, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: embassy, townhall
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: 2018, voting
Update on Bangladesh Travel Advisory: U. S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 8, 2018 Exercise increased caution in Bangladesh due to crime and terrorism. Reconsider travel to: Dhaka due to crime and terrorism. Southeast Bangladesh, including the Chittagong Hill Tracts, due to crime and terrorism. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, and rape, is widespread. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Update Travel Advisory
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 6, 2018 Location: Throughout Dhaka, and all major cities in Bangladesh Event: Demonstrations may take place on February 8, 2018 in conjunction with the expected announcement of a verdict in a court case against opposition leader and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Demonstrations may or may ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 6 February, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Khaleda Zia
With the United States Government’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, there have been calls for a countrywide demonstration against the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka scheduled for Friday, December 15 immediately following noon prayers by Islami Shashontontro Andolon (ISA). Historically, demonstrations in Dhaka by Islamist organizations have been held in the area of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: gathering, victory day
According to local sources, several organizations have announced plans to hold demonstrations over the next several days in Dhaka and elsewhere in Bangladesh in reaction to the recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Islami Andolon has ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Islami Andolon, Jatiya Party, local sources
According to local sources, a demonstration is occurring on Friday afternoon in the vicinity of the Baitul Mukarrom National Mosque. The demonstration is reportedly in reaction to the recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: baitul, friday
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy, Dhaka reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Israel, Jerusalem, personal security, protest, Tel Aviv, U.S.
According to local news sources, the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Bangladesh Samajtantrik (BSD), and other left-leaning political parties have called for a six-hour nationwide hartal on Thursday, November 30, from 6 a.m. to 12 noon in reaction to nationwide electricity price hikes.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: half-day
Jamaat-e-Islami, an Islamist political group, has called for a nationwide dawn-to-dusk hartal on Thursday, October 12, in reaction to the arrest and remand of its top leaders. “Dawn-to-dusk” hartals almost always officially begin at 6:00 a.m. on the day they are called, and generally end at 6:00 p.m. on the same day.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 October, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: hartal, strike
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Bangladesh who require social security services or have questions about SSA benefits must contact the SSA Federal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: benefits, ssa
Over the course of the next few weeks or months, in response to the recent developments regarding the Rohingya population in Myanmar, demonstrations can be expected nationwide from different political, socio-cultural, and religious organizations.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 17 September, 2017 | Topics:
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The State Department has updated its Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March 6, 2017.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 17 September, 2017 | Topics:
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On Friday, September 15, 2017, between the hours of 6:00am and 5:00pm, the Hefazat e Islam (HI) plans to hold country wide protests tomorrow against “atrocities against Rohingyas in Myanmar.”
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
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In response to the recent developments regarding the Rohingya population in Myanmar, different political, socio-cultural, and religious organizations have announced plans to conduct demonstrations nationwide with a focus on the Baridhara/Gulshan Diplomatic Zone in Dhaka.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 September, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Demonstration, security
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of continuing threats from terrorist groups in Bangladesh and to consider the risks of travel to and throughout the country.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 August, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: travel, warning
Ongoing police activity with explosions and gunfire reported at Hotel Olio International where suspected militants have been discovered. Avoid all travel to the Panthapath neighborhood of Dhaka City (Dhanmondi/Panthapath area) until the situation is resolved.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 August, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: avoid, explosion, militants, police
The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that a cyclone named ‘Mora’ is expected to strike Bangladesh, northeastern India and Myanmar. The storm is expected to make landfall around Chittagong, Bangladesh late Monday night or Tuesday morning. Local authorities have issued a warning for fishing boats and trawlers to take appropriate precautions. Expect extremely high winds, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 May, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: ALERT, COASTAL, FLOOD, MORA
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and maintain awareness of your surroundings during the upcoming month of Ramadan, expected to be observed in Bangladesh from the end of May 2017.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: awareness, Ramadan
New Year celebrations on April 14, 2017 may disrupt movement in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh. The Government of Bangladesh has issued a prohibition on celebrations after 5 p.m., more than one person riding on a motorcycle, and carrying backpacks. The Department of State’s Bangladesh Travel Warning of January 5, 2017 is still in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 April, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: 14 April, 2017, Backpack, Motorcycle, Public Celebrations
United States Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh Security Message for U.S. Citizens Security Incident March 24, 2017 According to local press reports, on Friday, March 24 at approximately 7:40 pm, a suicide attack was carried out on a police check post at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport intersection in Dhaka. Please review your personal security plans, remain aware ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
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United States Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh Security Message for U.S. Citizens Security Incident March 17, 2017 According to local press reports, on Friday, March 17 at approximately 1:30pm, an individual climbed over a fence onto Bangladesh Police Rapid Action Battalion’s proposed new headquarters compound (about 200 meters east of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport). Initial reports ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 17 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The State Department has updated its
Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September 9, 2016.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: terrorist actions, threat
Effective March 1, U.S. citizens who live in Bangladesh should submit their child’s Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) application by mail. A Consular Report of Birth (CRBA) is evidence of United States citizenship, issued to a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents who meet the requirements for transmitting citizenship under ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 March, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Child, citizenship, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Courier, CRBA, Mail
The consular exchange rate at U.S. Embassy Dhaka is now 80 BDT. All consular services including visa fees, Consular Report of Birth Abroad applications, passport applications, and notaries will follow this new exchange rate.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 20 February, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: currency, dollar, exchange rate, taka
The American Citizen Services (ACS) Section of the U.S. Embassy would like to invite U.S. Citizens to a Town Hall meeting to engage in a discussion on issues that affect American citizens in Bangladesh. The Honorable Ambassador Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat and Consul General Elizabeth Gourlay will be present to respond to questions or concerns ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Meeting, U.S. citizens
Anti-Rampal power plant campaigners have called an “eight hour” strike or hartal in Dhaka city on Thursday, January 26, to protest the construction of the Rampal power plant near the Sunderbans. This “eight hour” hartal will begin at 6:00 a.m. and will end at 2:00 p.m. on the same day.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 January, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Anti-Rampal, eight hours
January 5, 2017 The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of continuing threats from terrorist groups in Bangladesh and to consider the risks of travel to and throughout the country. The Department is updating this Travel Warning to reflect the change in the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka’s status to “partially accompanied,” effective January 5, 2017, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 January, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islam’s second-largest annual gathering after the Hajj, “Bishwa Ijtema,” will take place January 13-15 and January 20-22, 2017 on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi. The main gathering point is about 3 km north of the International Airport. The government expects between three to four million visitors to attend the Ijtema this year. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 January, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: annual gathering, Bishwa Ijtema, Tongi, Turag river
United States Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh December 29, 2016 U.S. citizens should take stringent security measures and be alert to local security developments during the holiday season. There is an ongoing potential for extremist violence in Bangladesh. The Travel Warning of July 10, 2016 is still in effect and the terrorist threat remains credible. Police have ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 29 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Narayanganj City Corporation election will be held on Thursday December 22, 2016 and the District Council election is scheduled for Wednesday December 28, 2016. In light of these forthcoming events, please be advised that there’s been a historic trend of civil unrest during pre-election periods.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 7 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: district council, Election, Vote
On Nov 6 at approximately 7:10 pm, there was a security incident at the Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. An individual clothed similar in appearance to airport cleaning staff attempted to gain entry to the airport through the international departures (second level) access point. Members of the airport security staff challenged the individual and were ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 7 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: airport, incident, security, stab
Don’t wait – return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want to participate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 October, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: ballot, Election, Vote
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: caution, worldwide
The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Bangladesh that the terrorist threat remains real and credible. While there are no known specific threats to U.S. citizens or interests in Bangladesh, U.S. citizens should continue to be vigilant and take extra caution as we approach the anniversary of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 September, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: Sep 11th, terrorist, threats
September 6, 2016: There is ongoing police action in the vicinity of Gulshan-1. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid Gulshan-1 Circle until further notice.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 6 September, 2016 | Topics:
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Jamaat-e-Islami, an Islamist political group, has called for a nationwide 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. hartal on Monday, September 5 in reaction to the execution of one of its leaders. “Dawn-to-dusk” hartals almost always begin at 6:00 a.m. on the day they are called and generally end at 6:00 p.m. on the same day.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 4 September, 2016 | Topics:
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| Tags: hartal, Jamaat-e-Islami, strike
Jamaat-e-Islami, an Islamist political group, has called for a nationwide dawn-to-dusk hartal on Wednesday, August 31st in reaction to the death sentence announced today of of one of its leaders. “Dawn-to-dusk” hartals almost always begin at 6:00 a.m. on the day they are called and generally end at 6:00 p.m. on the same day.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 30 August, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Demonstration, hartal, Jamaat-e-Islami, strike
The American Citizen Services (ACS) Section of the U.S. Embassy would like to invite the U.S. Citizens to a Town Hall Meeting to engage in a discussion on issues that affect American citizens in Bangladesh. The Honorable Ambassador Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat and Consul General Elizabeth Gourlay will be present to respond to questions or concerns ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 2 August, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Ambassador, Dhaka, Town Hall Meeting
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for a demonstration in all metropolitan cities of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, and all upazilla (sub-district) headquarters on Wednesday, July 27 to protest the conviction of its Senior VC Tarique Rahman in a money laundering case. Additionally, Hefazat-e-Islam has called for a rally on Friday, July 29, at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 26 July, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: BNP, Demonstration, Hefazat-e-Islam, Rally
The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Bangladesh in light of the latest attack in a series of terrorist events. The U.S. government assesses that the terrorist threat is real and credible.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 10 July, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel Warning
The U.S. Embassy woul like to alert U.S. citizens to an ongoing violent incident in Kishoregonj District. Please avoid the area and exercise security vigilance in all movements throughout the country. Monitor all news sources for developments.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 7 July, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy would like to advise U.S. citizens of the possibility of further terrorist attacks in Bangladesh. Please give consideration to your personal security. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that U.S. government personnel are not permitted to: Visit public places Travel on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, rickshaw or other uncovered means on public thoroughfares ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 6 July, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections!
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 23 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Event, July 4th, Vote
As of May 16, 2016, some banks in Bangladesh, including Standard Chartered Bank’s and HSBC’s branches in the country, no longer accept U.S. paper checks.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Banks, Checks
There is a cyclone system developing in the Bay of Bengal. The storm, named Roanu, is projected to make landfall near Chittagong on Saturday, May 21.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 21 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: CYCLONE, ROANU
Jamaat-e-Islami, a political group, has called for a nationwide “twenty-four hour” hartal on Thursday, May 12 to protest the execution of one of the defendants convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 11 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Jamaat-e-Islami, a political group, has called for a nationwide twenty-four hour hartal on Sunday, May 8 to protest the death sentence that was upheld today by the Supreme Court against one of the defendants convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: hartal, Jamaat-e-Islami, security
The Progressive Students’ Alliance and Anti-Imperialist Students’ Union have called for a nationwide half-day Hartal on Monday, April 25 to protest the failure of the government to make an arrest in the Tonu murder case.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 24 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: hartal, security
New Year celebrations on April 14 may disrupt movement in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh. The Government of Bangladesh has issued a prohibition on celebrations after 5 pm.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 13 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Jamaat-e-Islami, a political group, has called for a nationwide dawn-to-dusk hartal on Monday, March 28 to protest efforts to remove a constitutional provision for a state religion.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 27 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: hartal, Jamaat-e-Islami, strike
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 9 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: ISIL, Worldwide Caution
The Jamaat-e-Islami, a political party, has called for a nationwide dawn-to-dusk hartal or strike on March 9 to protest the 2014 death sentence that was upheld today by the Supreme Court against one of the defendants convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 8 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the ongoing potential for extremist violence in Bangladesh. This Travel Alert supersedes the November 10, 2015 alert and expires on July 22, 2016.
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 25 February, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: travel alert
Islam’s second-largest gathering after the Hajj, “Bishwa Ijtema,” will take place January 8-10 (Fri-Sun) and January 15-17 (Fri-Sun), 2016 on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi. The main gathering point is about 3 km north of the International Airport. The government expects between three and four million visitors from around the world will attend ...
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By U.S. Embassy Dhaka | 5 January, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
