The US embassy in Dhaka has updated its security message for US citizens in Bangladesh saying terrorist threat remains ‘real and credible’.
‘Security agencies in Bangladesh have taken extraordinary measures to increase security for foreigners in Bangladesh, but the terrorist threat remains real and credible,’ the security message issued on Saturday night reads, reports Untied News of Bangladesh.
The embassy strongly encouraged US citizens travelling to or residing in Bangladesh to take precautions, remain vigilant about their personal security, and be alert to local security developments.
The embassy employees continue to observe careful security practices when travelling throughout Bangladesh.
It said the US government personnel and their families are not permitted to be in most public places and are also prohibited from travelling on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, rickshaw or other uncovered means on all public thoroughfares and sidewalks.
They are also restricted from attending large gatherings in Bangladesh, including events at international hotels, unless they have obtained permission from the Embassy’s security office.
This message provides an update regarding the continued threat against foreigners, it reads.
‘As advised in previous Security Messages for US citizens, reliable information suggests that a terrorist attack could occur against Westerners in Bangladesh, including attacks against large gatherings of Westerners at international hotels,’ the message reads further.
It claimed the ISIL claimed responsibility for the September 28 killing of an Italian national and the October 3 killing of a Japanese national.
‘Future attacks against Westerners may occur, including against US citizens.’
‘Security agencies in Bangladesh have taken extraordinary measures to increase security for foreigners in Bangladesh, but the terrorist threat remains real and credible,’ the security message issued on Saturday night reads, reports Untied News of Bangladesh.
The embassy strongly encouraged US citizens travelling to or residing in Bangladesh to take precautions, remain vigilant about their personal security, and be alert to local security developments.
The embassy employees continue to observe careful security practices when travelling throughout Bangladesh.
It said the US government personnel and their families are not permitted to be in most public places and are also prohibited from travelling on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, rickshaw or other uncovered means on all public thoroughfares and sidewalks.
They are also restricted from attending large gatherings in Bangladesh, including events at international hotels, unless they have obtained permission from the Embassy’s security office.
This message provides an update regarding the continued threat against foreigners, it reads.
‘As advised in previous Security Messages for US citizens, reliable information suggests that a terrorist attack could occur against Westerners in Bangladesh, including attacks against large gatherings of Westerners at international hotels,’ the message reads further.
It claimed the ISIL claimed responsibility for the September 28 killing of an Italian national and the October 3 killing of a Japanese national.
‘Future attacks against Westerners may occur, including against US citizens.’
Source: New Age
