Security Alert: Durga Puja – Personal safety reminder – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (September 29, 2022) Location: Bangladesh, countrywide Event: Durga Puja, the five-day Hindu festival, will take place October 1-5, 2022. Thousands of participants will gather at temples throughout the country in celebration. Security Guidance for all U.S. citizens: The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens …
Read More»Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (December 22, 2020). Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh. Event: During the holiday season, please exercise increased vigilance. Be aware of your surroundings, review your household emergency plans, monitor local media for updates, and keep your mobile phones charged and accessible always. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will implement additional security …
Read More»Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh. Event: Police confirmed reports of five buses set on fire in the Dilkusha area within the Motijheel neighborhood (approximately 12 km south of the U.S. Embassy), and several crude explosive devices (locally known as cocktails) were detonated in the Uttara area (approximately 6 km north of the Embassy. Please be advised to avoid the Motijheel …
Read More»Mail your ballot now to ensure it arrives in time to be counted! Ballots mailed through the Embassy’s diplomatic pouch take up to four (4) weeks to arrive in the United States, and then take additional time to process through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and the USPS notes potential mail delays this year. As …
Read More»Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (October 4, 2020) Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. Event: The U.S. Embassy is aware of a gathering of about 10,000 people in Karwan Bazar outside of the Pan Pacific Shonargaon Hotel which houses the Saudi Arabian Airlines office. A crowd has also gathered at the Biman Bangladesh …
Read More»Virtual Town Hall – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy continues to be open for business. Event: U.S. citizens are invited to join Ambassador Miller and members of the United States Embassy for a virtual Town Hall meeting via WebEx on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (GMT +6). Ambassador Miller will discuss the importance …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. Event: The Government of Bangladesh announced on July 22, 2020 that effective July 26, all foreign passport holders, including U.S. citizens, departing from any airport in Bangladesh on any airline must show a COVID-19 Test Certificate at the airport, except the following: Diplomats, members of UN organizations and sister organizations …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy continues to be open for business. Event: The U.S. Embassy continues to explore options for American citizens to depart Bangladesh. Should potential travel opportunities arise, and if you would like to receive information about these opportunities, please register in the new sign-up form: https://bit.ly/35bbXtW . Please note that registering at this link does not guarantee that you …
Read More»Registration for the chartered flight to Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 13, 2020 has ended. All confirmed passengers and those on the stand-by list have received an e-mail with further instructions. Unless you received an e-mail from the Embassy, please do not come to the airport on Monday.
Read More»The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Bangladesh have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and their families departing Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday, April 13, 2020.
Read More»April 9, 2020 Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy continues to be open for business. Event: U.S. citizens are invited to join Ambassador Miller and members of the United States Embassy for a virtual Town Hall meeting via WebEx on Thursday, April 9 at 3 p.m. (GMT +6). Ambassador Miller will discuss the Embassy’s response …
Read More»The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Bangladesh are working to arrange a potential special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and their families departing Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The flight is not yet authorized or confirmed, but we are targeting Monday, April 13 for the departure date, and an arrival the following …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy continues to be open for business. Event: The virtual Town Hall previously scheduled for April 8 has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 9 at 3 p.m. (GMT +6). U.S. citizens are invited to join Ambassador Miller and members of the United States Embassy for a virtual Town Hall meeting …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. Event: The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Bangladesh have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and their families departing Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Sunday, April 5, 2020. This flight will include a Dhaka to Doha, Qatar leg and …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy continues to be open for business. Event: U.S. citizens are invited to join Ambassador Miller and members of the United States Embassy for a virtual Town Hall meeting via Zoom on Thursday, April 2 at 3 p.m. (GMT +6). Ambassador Miller will discuss the Embassy’s efforts to secure flights …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. Event: U.S. Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh continues to work with the Department of State and Government of Bangladesh to charter another flight for U.S. Citizens and their families. We will announce the next flight when details are confirmed. If you seek our assistance in returning to the …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. Event: U.S. citizens are invited to join Ambassador Earl R. Miller and members of the United States Embassy for a Virtual Town Hall meeting via Zoom on Thursday, April 2 at 3 p.m. (GMT +6). Ambassador Miller will discuss the Embassy’s efforts to secure flights …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. Event: On Monday, March 30, the Embassy helped many Americans and their family members depart Dhaka for the United States on a chartered flight. The Embassy continues to work with the Department of State and Government of Bangladesh to charter another flight in the coming …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy remains open for business. Event: The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy Bangladesh have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and their families departing Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday, March 30, 2020. This flight will include a Dhaka to Doha, Qatar leg and …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Note: The U.S. Embassy continues to be open for business. Event: U.S. citizens are invited to join Ambassador Earl R. Miller for a Virtual Town Hall meeting via Zoom on Saturday, March 28 at 3 p.m. (GMT +6). Ambassador Miller will discuss the Embassy’s efforts to secure flights to the United States and …
Read More»Location: Bangladesh Event: U.S. citizens are invited to join Ambassador Earl R. Miller for a Virtual Town Hall meeting via Zoom on Saturday, March 28 at 3 p.m. (GMT +6). Ambassador Miller will discuss the Embassy’s efforts to secure flights to the United States and participate in a Q&A session. U.S. Embassy consular staff will …
Read More»Dear Fellow American Citizens in Bangladesh, These are challenging times. Nations around the world, including Bangladesh and the United States, are working together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all in this fight together.
Read More»U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to global impact of COVID-19.
Read More»Town Hall – U.S. Embassy [Dhaka, Bangladesh] (March 19, 2020) Location: Bangladesh Event: U.S. citizens are invited to a Virtual Town Hall with Ambassador Earl R. Miller on Monday, March 23 from 15:30 p.m.—16:30 p.m. via Zoom. Ambassador Miller will discuss COVID-19 in Bangladesh and participate in a Q&A session. U.S. Embassy Consular staff will …
Read More»U.S. Department of State recommends American citizens reconsider travel abroad due to global impact of COVID-19.
Read More»Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (March 05, 2020) Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Event: The Chattro Student Federation has called for a protest at the Indian High Commission at 1100 today. Police have controlled pedestrians and local vehicular traffic with barricades at the UN circle, and at the Bashtola, and Netunbazar intersections. The U.S. Embassy …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (February 4, 2020) Location: Bangladesh Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV) first identified in Wuhan, China. As of February 4, there are no identified cases of 2019-nCoV in …
Read More»Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (January 30, 2020) Location: Dhaka Metropolitan Area Event: The Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation Mayoral elections are scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2020. The Election Commission has imposed the following vehicle movement restrictions. These will impact vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns citywide and within the Diplomatic Enclave. …
Read More»United States Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh Message for U.S. Citizens VOTING IN 2020 U.S. ELECTIONS Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to …
Read More»Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka (January 8, 2020) Location: Bangladesh Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed to remain aware of their surroundings, avoid protests or demonstrations, …
Read More»Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (January 5, 2020) Location: Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh, and surrounding areas Event: Bishwa Ijtema, the world’s second-largest Muslim gathering, will be held in Bangladesh January 10-12 and 17-19, on the banks of the Turag River in Tongi. The main gathering point is about three kilometers north of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. …
Read More»Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy (Dhaka, Bangladesh) (Nov 7, 2019) Location: Bay of Bengal; all coastal area around Bangladesh. Event: Cyclone Bulbul formed in the Bay of Bengal. The Government of Bangladesh has issued an early warning Level 2 (danger) alert in the coastal area, indicating a cyclone has formed and may be approaching. …
Read More»Location: Dhaka, other major cities across Bangladesh. Event: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is calling for demonstrations Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Local authorities expect gatherings of BNP supporters nationwide. Further demonstrations are expected until Friday, October 25, 2019. There is a possibility of some disruption and delays in vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout Dhaka. Demonstrations may have …
Read More»Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (October 22, 2019) Location: Dhaka, other major cities across Bangladesh. Event: Hefazat-e-Islam plans to conduct nationwide protests on October 22, 2019. Local authorities expect a gathering of Hefazat-e-Islam supporters nationwide on October 22, 2019. There is a possibility, however, of some disruption and delays in vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout …
Read More»Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (July 3, 2019) Location: Dhaka, other major cities across Bangladesh. Event: The Left Democratic Alliance has called a nationwide eight-hour hartal, or general strike, Sunday, July 07, 2019 from 06:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to protest the increase in the price of natural gas. Hartal: A form of …
Read More»Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh (June 2, 2019) Location: Throughout Bangladesh Event: The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens living in or visiting Bangladesh during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period to remain vigilant in light of recent attacks in Bangladesh and around the world. The U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory for Bangladesh is still in effect, and the …
Read More»Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy (Dhaka, Bangladesh) (May 2, 2019) Location: Bay of Bengal; possible landfall near Bangladesh coastline. Event: A severe cyclone continues to strengthen over the Bay of Bengal and is projected to make landfall on India’s eastern coastline as early as May 3, 2019. The cyclone is expected to impact Bangladesh’s …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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.
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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. Read the full message . (PDF …
Read More»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. Read the full message . (PDF 364KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message . (PDF 336KB) …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 72 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 42 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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.” Read the full message (PDF 284 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message. (PDF 336KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message. (PDF 152KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 332 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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, …
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 336 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 44 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acroba t Reader .
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 64 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acroba t Reader .
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 72 KB) PDF Files …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. Read the full message . (PDF 72 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 68.1 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF …
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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.
Read More»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.
Read More»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 …
Read More»Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections! Read the full message (PDF 48 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message. (PDF 128 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message. (PDF 144 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message. (PDF 124 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message. (PDF 192 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message. (PDF 188 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message. (PDF 64 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message . (PDF 124 KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 232KB) PDF Files Require the …
Read More»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. Read the full message (PDF 189KB) PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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. Read the full message PDF Files Require the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader .
Read More»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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