US updates security alert

Against the backdrop of the bomb attack on a Shia gathering in the capital on Saturday, the United States has updated the security alert for its citizens, asking them to take precautions and remain vigilant about their personal security while travelling to or residing in Bangladesh
The updated security message posted on the website of the US Embassy in Dhaka on Saturday also said that the threat against foreigners including US citizens remains real and credible.  “This security message alerts U.S. citizens to the bombing that occurred early on the morning of October 24, in the Hussaini Dalan area of Old Dhaka. The attack was carried out against an Ashura procession of Shia Muslims; dozens of Bangladesh nationals were wounded and at least one died,” read the message.

“There has been a claim of responsibility attributed to ISIL,” it added.
The message further said, “The threat against foreigners that was first announced in the September 28 Security Message for U.S. Citizens remains real and credible. The Embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens travelling to or residing in Bangladesh to take precautions, remain vigilant about their personal security, and be alert to local security developments.”
Embassy employees continue to observe careful security practices when travelling throughout Bangladesh, it said, adding that the US government personnel and their families are not permitted to be in most public places and are also prohibited from travelling on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, rickshaw or other uncovered means on all public thoroughfares and sidewalks.  
“They are also restricted from attending large gatherings in Bangladesh, including events at international hotels. The Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to adopt similar security measures,” said the message.
Earlier, following the bombing incident on the Shia gathering, United Kingdom and Australia also updated travel advisories for their residents to exercise caution while in Bangladesh.

 

 

 

US updates security alert

Against the backdrop of the bomb attack on a Shia gathering in the capital on Saturday, the United States has updated the security alert for its citizens, asking them to take precautions and remain vigilant about their personal security while travelling to or residing in Bangladesh The updated security message posted on the website of the US Embassy in Dhaka on Saturday also said that the threat against foreigners including US citizens remains real and credible. This security message alerts U.S. citizens to the bombing that occurred early on the morning of October 24, in the Hussaini Dalan area of Old Dhaka. The attack was carried out against an Ashura procession of Shia Muslims; dozens of Bangladesh nationals were wounded and at least one died, read the message. There has been a claim of responsibility attributed to ISIL, it added. The message further said, The threat against foreigners that was first announced in the September 28 Security Message for U.S. Citizens remains real and credible. The Embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens travelling to or residing in Bangladesh to take precautions, remain vigilant about their personal security, and be alert to local security developments. Embassy employees continue to observe careful security practices when travelling throughout Bangladesh, it said, adding that the US government personnel and their families are not permitted to be in most public places and are also prohibited from travelling on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, rickshaw or other uncovered means on all public thoroughfares and sidewalks. They are also restricted from attending large gatherings in Bangladesh, including events at international hotels. The Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to adopt similar security measures, said the message. Earlier, following the bombing incident on the Shia gathering, United Kingdom and Australia also updated travel advisories for their residents to exercise caution while in Bangladesh.