Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- The US embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert for US citizens in Bangladesh, citing law and order concerns ahead of the national elections to be held in February 2026.
The alert was posted on the embassy's website and social media platforms on Monday evening.
It stated that the Bangladesh Election Commission has announced that the next parliamentary election and a national referendum will be held simultaneously on February 12, 2026.
Political rallies and demonstrations may become more frequent and intense as the election date approaches.
US citizens should practice vigilance and remember that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.
You should avoid demonstratio...