STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Security has been tightened around the US Embassy in Dhaka’s Baridhara diplomatic zone following intelligence information about a potential attack.

Since 12:00am on Monday, members of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and intelligence units have been deployed in and around the embassy compound.

A senior official of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), requesting anonymity, told The Daily Star that deployment will remain in place until Wednesday, with further measures to be decided after an assessment.

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