Warden Message

Warden Message, March 13, 2006

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka would like to remind American citizens of the possibility of reprisal attacks against Westerners by Jamatul Mujihadeen Bangladesh (JMB) elements following the arrest of five of JMB's top seven leaders. In this vein, Peace Corps Bangladesh has decided to recall to Dhaka 14 volunteers after a reported threat against a volunteer in the Rajshahi division. The volunteers are expected to remain in Dhaka until the seriousness of the reported threat can be fully assessed.

We urge all Americans to re-examine their personal security practices, using the web link on personal safety (http://www.state.gov/m/ds/rls/rpt/19773.htm), and to continue to monitoring the Embassy's website for updated security information.

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.; 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