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Bangladesh
Travel Warning
The U.S. Department
of State issued the following Public Announcement on January 12, 2007:
This Public Announcement is being issued to alert American citizens that the
Caretaker Government declared a State of Emergency in Bangladesh. An initial
curfew has been lifted, but a new curfew could be reinstated at any time.
The Department of State is concerned about the fluid security situation in
Bangladesh and strongly urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel to the country.
This Public Announcement supersedes the Public Announcement for Bangladesh
dated November 8, 2006, and expires on April 12, 2007.
On January 11, 2007, President Ahmed stepped down as leader of the Caretaker
Government after declaring a state of emergency. Elections previously
scheduled for January 22 have been postponed indefinitely. Because the
political and security situation throughout Bangladesh remains fluid, the
Department of State strongly urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel to the
country. An initial curfew has been lifted, but a new curfew could be
reinstated at any time. There is the potential for American citizens to
become caught up in demonstrations or other situations which do not directly
target them. The Embassy expects the situation throughout Bangladesh to
remain uncertain during implementation of the state of emergency.
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In late
October 2006, political violence erupted in Dhaka and provincial
cities, killing approximately 40 people and wounding several
hundred. The political opposition successfully shut down the
country's major port in Chittagong, border entry points from India,
and major highways leading to Dhaka and Chittagong. All modes of
transportation, including rail and river, were temporarily
disrupted.
The Embassy advises all Americans traveling or residing in
Bangladesh to keep abreast of developments, remain vigilant, and
avoid large crowds and political demonstrations. U.S. citizens can
expect a more robust presence of security forces, including the
airport. A curfew would limit the ability to travel, and travelers
should plan accordingly. Media controls are currently in place and
political activity, including criticism of the government, is
prohibited.
U.S. citizens who must travel to Bangladesh despite this warning
should consult the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet
for Bangladesh, the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement,
and the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, which are
available via the Internet at
http://travel.state.gov.
American citizens may obtain up-to-date information on security
conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States
and Canada, and (202)501-4444 from overseas.
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U.S.
citizens visiting or residing in Bangladesh are encouraged to
register with the U.S. Embassy, where they may obtain updated
information on travel and security within Bangladesh. Security
updates are e-mailed to all registered Americans with an e-mail
address. Registration is done on-line and can be done in advance of
travel at
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/.
Information on registering can also be found at the Embassy website:
http://dhaka.usembassy.gov
or at the Department of State's Consular Affairs website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/registration/registration_1186.html.
During normal business hours American citizens may call the U.S.
Embassy in Dhaka at (880-2) 882-3805; for after-hours emergencies
call (880-2) 885-5500, dial "0" and ask for the duty officer. The
fax number of the consular section is (880-2) 882-4449. The U.S.
Embassy is located in the diplomatic enclave north of downtown
Dhaka, at Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212. The Embassy's
workweek is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The
American Citizens Services (ACS) unit is open to the public from
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday through Thursday, except for American and
most local holidays.
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