Demonstration Notice

DEMONSTRATION NOTICE – STUDENT UNREST

Police have informed the Embassy that student groups at government-run universities have been engaged in clashes on campuses within Dhaka. They have advised us to avoid the following areas:

Dhaka University, Jaganath University, and Jahangir Nagar University (in Savar). Additionally, they are watching the situation closely in government-run universities in Rajshahi, Chittagong and Sylhet.

The Embassy advises American citizens residing in or visiting Bangladesh to avoid these areas and to be alert for possible demonstrations near the campuses. Avoid large crowds, be alert and aware at all times, and carry your mobile phones with you.

If student demonstrations escalate, 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