DHAKA: The US Department of State extended the travel alert to its citizens’ upto February 2 of 2016 while visiting Bangladesh saying there is reliable information to suggest that terrorist attacks could occur against foreigners in the country.

The alert that was updated early Wednesday (Bangladesh time), also said large gatherings of foreigners also could come under attacks.

The alert also said, “US citizens who travel to Bangladesh are urged to exercise appropriate caution and maintain a high level of vigilance”.

This Travel Alert expires on February 2, 2016, it added.

It further said, “Although thousands of US citizens visit each year without incident, US citizens residing in or traveling to Bangladesh are urged to exercise caution while in the country”.

“Although US government officials in Bangladesh continue to conduct official business without incident, the embassy has imposed strict restrictions on personnel movement.”

It also said that US government officials and their families are not permitted to be in most public places and are also prohibited from traveling 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. The embassy encourages US citizens to adopt similar security measures,” the alert added.

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