DHAKA: The U.S. Embassy Dhaka, including the Consular Section and the American Center with the Archer K. Blood American Center Library and the EducationUSA Student Advising Center, will be closed on Sunday, in observance of Janmashtami.

This day is a national holiday in Bangladesh.

US Embassy said it in a press release issued on Thursday.

Though embassy will be shut on the day, emergency services for American citizens will be available, it added.

US citizens can call 885-5500 to speak with the duty officer.  

BDST:1330 HRS, AUG 14 ,2014