US embassy to remain closed Tuesday, Sunday

The US Embassy including its consular section in Dhaka will remain closed on Tuesday in observance of Durga Puja, a Bangladeshi national holiday, and on Sunday (13 October) in observance of Columbus Day, a US federal holiday.

The American Center with the Archer K. Blood American Center Library and the Education USA Student Advising Center will also remain closed on the day.

However, emergency services for American citizens will be available, said the US embassy in Dhaka on Monday.