Travel Advisory

Warden Message - Updated Reports

August 17, 2005

The U.S. Embassy issues this message, updating our earlier warden message, advising American citizens to remain vigilant, to postpone unnecessary travel, and to remain in contact with their friends and family if they do travel. Between 11:00 and 11:30 AM local time, police sources confirm that approximately 9 small explosions occurred in various locations within Dhaka. Additionally, the police sources confirm that approximately 100 other small explosions occurred across Bangladesh. There are a number of reports of minor injuries, but no confirmed reports of deaths or major casualties. At several explosion sites, fliers in both Arabic and Bangla have been found condemning President Bush and Prime Minister Blair’s actions in Iraq. The Embassy will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka can be reached at (880-2) 885-5500 during regular hours and for after-hours emergencies. 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 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 1-202-501-444. 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