Security Notice

Security Notice, October 19, 2006

The police have stated that the following groups have planned demonstrations near downtown Dhaka on Thursday, October 19, 2006.

National Committee for Protection of Oil-Gas and Natural Resources will hold a demonstration at 1100 hours at the Muktangon.

Bangladesh Riksha Van Owners will hold a demonstration at 1000 hours at the Muktangon.

Shammiloto Nagorik Andolon will hold a demonstration at 1000 hours at the Muktangon.

The Embassy advises all American Citizens to avoid the following areas of Dhaka during the time 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