Canada to shutter Dhaka mission amid global terror alert

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Canada said its mission in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka will be closed on Sunday as a precaution amid global alert on possible terror attacks.

Announcing the decision, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development said Saturday that "we take the safety and security of our personnel and our missions overseas seriously."

It added that Canada will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate steps, without going into the details of the measures.

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