Staff Reporter :
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a Level 4 travel alert advising US citizens to avoid travelling to Bangladesh due to escalating unrest in Dhaka and other cities across the country.
In the advisory, the embassy has stated, “If you feel unsafe, U.S. citizens should consider returning to the United States. Bangladesh is currently under a Level 4 travel advisory.”
The alert notes that protests, demonstrations, marches, and gatherings are ongoing and can develop rapidly.
“We are also aware of calls for a ‘total non-cooperation’ movement beginning on Sunday, August 4. Further protests are anticipated in the coming days,” the embassy added.
Given the unpredictable nature of the protests and the government’s response, the embassy advises US citizens to exercise caution, avoid demonstrations, and stay alert in the vicinity of any large gatherings.
The advisory also urges citizens to review their personal security plans, remain aware of their surroundings, and monitor local news for updates.
The US Embassy in Dhaka continues to provide limited routine consular services. Embassy personnel have been restricted to movements within the diplomatic enclave and have been instructed to avoid Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park from 12 pm on Saturday.
This travel alert follows the intensification of the students’ quota reform movement, which has resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. The US government and its local embassy have maintained this advisory since the onset of the unrest.