[Dhaka Tribune] The American Embassy Employees' Association (AEEA) has been declared closed, a day after the US government issued alert for its citizens living in Bangladesh in the wake of threat from terrorists.The AEEA management sent an email to the members of the club on Tuesday morning.
"Dear members, due to unavoidable circumstances the AEEA remains closed until further notice," the e-mail reads.
The US government has issued an alert for its citizens living in Bangladesh citing getting information that terrorist groups in South Asia may be planning attacks in the region against US interests.
It asked its citizens to limit their attendance at events where foreigners may gather.
In a message on its website it advised US citizens in Dhaka to maintain a high level of vigilance in public places including restaurants, hotels and other places frequented by foreigners.