{"id":1165,"date":"2026-01-30T06:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/?p=1165"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T21:07:30","slug":"alert-for-us-citizens-in-bangladesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/alert-for-us-citizens-in-bangladesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Alert for US Citizens in Bangladesh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>US Embassy in Bangladesh has issued a security alert for its citizens.<br \/>\nIn the release it said, Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections and a national referendum simultaneously on February 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>During the election period, political violence or extremist attacks may occur potentially targeting rallies, polling stations, and religious sites such as churches, temples, mosques, and other places of religious significance. U.S. citizens should practice vigilance and remember that demonstrations or rallies 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.<\/p>\n<p>It also said, the Government of Bangladesh has announced restrictions on transportation beginning on February 10 for motorcycles and all transportation on February 11 and 12. Accordingly, the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka will have limited onsite services on February 11 and 12.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1171\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-300x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"71\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-300x299.webp 300w, https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-1024x1020.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-150x149.webp 150w, https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-768x765.webp 768w, https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-1536x1530.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-2048x2040.webp 2048w, https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-696x693.webp 696w, https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-1068x1064.webp 1068w, https:\/\/bostonstarnews.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Warning_01-4-1920x1913.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 71px) 100vw, 71px\" \/>The release suggested the following actions to take:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid large crowds and demonstrations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Always be aware of your surroundings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitor local news<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Remain vigilant and keep a low profile<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Always carry your charged mobile phone for emergency communications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Review your personal security plans<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan for alternative travel routes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US Embassy in Bangladesh has issued a security alert for its citizens. In the release it said, Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections and a national referendum simultaneously on February 12, 2026. 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