Warden Message

March 2, 2009

The situation in Bangladesh remains fluid at this time. Funeral services took place today for a number of those who died during the February 25-26 BDR mutiny. The religious services will be followed by burials at a military cemetery in Banani and possibly other graveyards. Meanwhile, the search for individuals reported missing continues. Local law enforcement authorities have informed the U.S. Embassy that Operation Rebel Hunt, a military led operation to track down fleeing BDR mutineers, is underway throughout the country. The Army is focusing on public transportation services, including buses and bus stops, airports, rickshaws, and taxis as well as targeted low income residential areas (where fleeing mutineers might seek refuge).

We advise all Americans to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel.  Americans are reminded to exercise routine personal security awareness and encouraged to avoid crowds.  The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor the situation.
 
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)

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 Country Specific Information, Current Travel Warning, Current Travel Alerts, Worldwide Caution, and other Travel Alerts 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