US Embassy Alerts Citizens as Bangladesh Faces Extremist Fervor, BNP Rally Expected

• Bangladesh is experiencing widespread violence and extremist ideology, particularly after the election date announcement and the shooting of Sharif Usman Hadi.
• Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and son of former PM Khaleda Zia, is returning to Bangladesh on December 25.
• The US Embassy issued an alert for its citizens due to a large BNP gathering planned for December 25 in Dhaka, expecting heavy traffic congestion.
• The gathering will take place on the Expressway (300 feet road) and routes from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Gulshan.
• US citizens are advised to allow extra travel time, use alternative routes, carry travel documents for police checkpoints, and exercise caution near demonstrations.

Why It Matters: US Embassy warns citizens in Bangladesh amid rising extremism and a large BNP rally for Tarique Rahman's return.