US, UK alert their cizitens ahead of BNP-AL rallies

Staff Reporter :
Ahead of the BNP’s grand rally and ruling party’s counter gathering in the capital on Oct 28, the US Embassy Dhaka issued a demonstration alert for its citizens to practice vigilance both in Dhaka and other cities across the country.

The embassy on its website on Thursday said, “On October 28, political rallies and sit-ins are planned for Dhaka and other cities across Bangladesh, with the largest ones planned near Baitul Mukarram National Mosque and on VIP Road near the Central Police Hospital.”

“The US citizens should practice vigilance and remember that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.??You should avoid demonstrations and exercise caution in the vicinity of any large gatherings,” it added.

The embassy has also reminded its citizens to review their personal security plans and always remain alert to their surroundings.

Meanwhile, the UK government also asked their citizens to avoid large gatherings and political buildings.
“Bangladesh has a long history of political violence.

Political rallies are scheduled to take place in Dhaka and across the country on 28 October.

Protests and demonstrations can quickly turn violent and lead to clashes with law enforcement,” read the UK statement for their citizens.