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US Embassy in Dhaka asks its citizens to remain vigilant with elections approaching

Dhaka, Dec 15 (UNI) The US embassy in Dhaka has issued a security alert for US citizens in Bangladesh, citing law and order concerns ahead of the national elections to be held in February 2026.
The alert was posted on the embassy’s website and social media platforms on Monday evening.
It stated that the Bangladesh Election Commission has announced that the next parliamentary election and a national referendum will be held simultaneously on February 12, 2026.
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Trump claims Russia – Ukraine war will be over 'pretty soon' on sidelines of Davos summit

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