Security Notice

Security Notice, October 5, 2006

GENERAL DEMONSTRATIONS

Police sources confirmed that the following groups have planned demonstrations on Thursday, October 5, 2006.

The Bangladesh Hawkers League will hold a demonstration at 11:00 hours at the Muktangan.

The Bangladesh Communist Party will hold a demonstration at 15:30 hours near the bridge at the New Market.

We recommend that American citizens avoid the Muktangan and New Market area during the times specified above.

We also recommend that American citizens monitor announcements that are published in the local press or announced in the local media.

U.S. Embassy
Dhaka, Bangladesh