Demonstration Notice

April 30, 2009

The Bangladeshi Police have informed the Embassy of planned demonstrations at the Paltan Maitan in Dhaka city beginning at 1500 tomorrow, May 1^st continuing through May 2^nd in observance of International Labor Day.

The Embassy advises all Americans to avoid the Paltan Maitan in Dhaka city on May 1^st and May 2^nd.

We remind all Americans to exercise vigilance when traveling in Dhaka as demonstrations can occur with little warning.  Please be alert and aware at all times and vary routes and schedules.  We encourage all American Citizens to carry their mobile phones with them at all times.

Please monitor the local media for updates.  English language local news is available on the following channels at the following times:

ATN – 1800
Bangla Vision – 2105
BTV – 2200
BTV – 2330 (also broadcasts by all local satellite stations: ATN, Channel I, NTV, RTV, Bangla Vision, and Boishaki)

U.S. Embassy
Dhaka, Bangladesh