Bangladesh

Government Travel Advisories for Bangladesh

United States

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Reconsider travel in Bangladesh due to kidnapping, unrest, crime, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Unrest Unrest and violence have decreased since summer 2024. Occasional protests continue with the potential for violent clashes. Conditions may change on short notice. U.S. citizens should avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones. They can turn violent

United Kingdom

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, an area made up of the districts of: Rangamati Khagrachari Bandarban Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency. There is an increased risk of seasonal flooding in parts of northeast Bangladesh, including the Sylhet region, due to heavy

Canada

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Bangladesh due to possible demonstrations, clashes and nationwide general strikes. The security situation could deteriorate with little warning.

New Zealand

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — There are serious safety or security concerns that create significant risks in Bangladesh, including civil unrest and the threat of terrorism. There have been widespread protests and demonstrations, some of which have been violent. There has been police presence, including road blocks and checkpoints. Communications and transport may be disrupted. There is an ongoing threat of terrorism in Banglad

Germany

Exercise Normal Precautions — Exercise normal security precautions in Bangladesh.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Bangladesh.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Bangladesh.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Dhaka