Health/Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Location:  Dhaka, Bangladesh

Event:  Extension of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions

The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) has extended the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown restrictions effective from midnight on August 5 through midnight August 10, 2021.

For additional lockdown information please read the full GoB circular at https://cabinet.gov.bd/.  The circular is available under the “Notice Board.”  Per the GoB circular, the following restrictions will be in place:

  1. All government, semi-government, autonomous, and non-government offices will be closed.
  2. All public transportation (including passenger rail, road, and waterway services) will be suspended, although transportation to specific factories will continue. Restrictions on motorized vehicles will continue. Trucks, covered vans, and cargo vessels carrying goods are exempt.  Law enforcement agencies will ensure compliance.
  3. Law enforcement and emergency services, to include drivers and employees of these services, can move with identification issued by their respective offices. These services include healthcare, COVID-19 vaccinations (candidates must have immunization cards), pharmacies and pharmaceuticals, banks and revenue collection, public and private utilities, food transportation, relief distribution, private security services, postal services, agricultural produce and inputs, food/grain, and print/electronic mass media.
  4. Domestic flights may resume, but only in full compliance with all health regulations and COVID-19 mitigation measures.
  5. International flights will operate, and travelers must carry proof of air tickets when traveling to/from the airport by car. Travelers should also contact their respective airlines to confirm flights or for other inquiries.  For updated information on flights, please consult the latest Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) circulars.
  6. Hotels, restaurants, and other food shops may operate from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will be limited to online delivery and takeaway. In-person dining is not allowed.
  7. Except for absolute necessities, such as food, medicine, medical treatment, and funeral services, movement outside of residences will not be allowed, and violators will face legal action.
  8. Grocery stores and pharmacies will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must abide by COVID-19 mitigation protocols.
  9. Kitchen markets and commodity sellers may buy and sell in open spaces from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must abide by COVID-19 mitigation protocols.
  10. Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes, and recreation and entertainment centers will be closed.
  11. All tourist locations, resorts, and community centers will be closed.
  12. Social, political, and religious gatherings will not be allowed.
  13. Industries, mills, and factories may operate, but only in full compliance with all health regulations and COVID-19 mitigation measures.
  14. The GoB will enforce COVID-19 health guidelines and restrictions, and the Armed Forces Division will deploy the required number of personnel to ensure effective patrolling at the field level. District magistrates will confirm matters in consultation with local army commanders.
  15. The Bangladesh Supreme Court will issue necessary directives regarding court operations.
  16. To ensure banking services, the Bangladesh Bank will issue necessary directives to banks.
  17. The Ministry of Religious Affairs will provide directives for prayer at mosques.
  18. The Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will allow the district administrations and police forces to take legal action on his behalf.

The U.S. Embassy reminds all U.S. citizens to practice sound personal security measures which include following GoB laws and local government ordinances and to always carry a fully charged work or personal cell phone.

In the event of an immediate need for U.S. citizen services or an emergency, please email DhakaACS@state.gov to request an emergency appointment.

To receive U.S. Embassy Bangladesh updates, please enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP):  https://step.state.gov/.

Please consult the U.S. Embassy’s website (https://bd.usembassy.gov/) for additional information on the situation in Bangladesh and the Department of State’s COVID-19 page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.

You can contact the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, located at Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka Bangladesh 1212, at (88) (02) 5566-2000, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday except for holidays.  On holidays or weekends the after-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is (88) (02) 5566-2000; after dialing press “0” and ask for the duty officer.

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By | 9 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert

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