US Embassy closed Thursday for Shab-e-Barat, Tuesday for Pahela Boishakh
The United States Embassy, like the Consular Section, will be closed today (April 9), in observance of Shab-e-Barat, and on Tuesday (April 14), in observance of Bengali New Year, says a news release.
Emergency services for Americans will be available on both holidays. Please call (88) (02) 5566-2000 to consult with the duty officer.
The U.S. Embassy will maintain normal working hours April 12-13 and April 15-16 and thereafter, including providing emergency services for American citizens.
Because of the government holiday, public transportation will be limited, and Americans with appointments may experience difficulty addressing the Embassy.
If an appointment needs to be rescheduled, contact the Consular Section at (88) (02) 5566-2000.
For a video message from Ambassador Miller about Embassy businesses and the U.S. government's enduring commitment to the Bangladeshi people, watch: https://youtu.be/TdXTEwR1DnM.
On March 19, the U.S. Department of State issued an internationally Health Advisory, urging U.S. citizens to return to america or anticipate to remain abroad for an indefinite period.
U.S. citizen travelers are urged to sign up in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP https://step.state.gov/step/) to get the latest updates, including information on Government of Bangladesh decisions linked to the neighborhood impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, and ramifications for commercial air line travel.
In an emergency, American citizens in Bangladesh may contact the Embassy at (88) (02) 5566-2000 or call the next numbers: +1 (888) 407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or +1 (202) 501-4444 from other countries or jurisdictions.
