Given past violence associated with large public gatherings, the following advice remains valid particularly in view of the anniversaries of political significance in Bangladesh.  For example, August 21 is the anniversary of the 2004 grenade attack at an Awami League rally.  Police expect peaceful commemorative events, including wreath laying at the Awami League Party Central Office, Banani Cemetery, and other locations.  Road closures and traffic congestion are possible.

Please be alert and aware at all times, continue to vary your routes and schedules, and carry your mobile phone with you. 
 
General guidance for all emergencies is “GET IN, STAY IN, and TUNE IN.”
 
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)

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka can be reached at (880-2) 885-5500 during regular hours and for after-hours emergencies.  Our website address is dhaka.usembassy.gov. For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Bangladesh Public Announcement, Bangladesh Consular Information Sheet and other Public Announcements and Travel Warnings can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada; or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). 

U. S. Embassy
Dhaka, Bangladesh