U.S. Ambassador’s Vehicle Attacked In Dhaka |
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U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh
5 August 2018
Embassy of the United States of America
Public Affairs Section
Tel: 880-2-55662000
Fax: 880-2-9881677, 9885688
E-mail: DhakaPA@state.gov
Website: https://bd.usembassy.gov
DHAKA, AUGUST 5, 2018 – An official vehicle from the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, which was transporting the Ambassador, was attacked by a group of armed adult men, some on motorcycles, in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on Saturday, August 4. The Ambassador and her security team departed the area unharmed. There were no injuries to the Ambassador, her drivers, or security staff; however, two security vehicles sustained some damage.
We express our appreciation to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police and security officials for their quick and professional response following the incident.