Current travel advisories for Bangladesh
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
Please reconsider your need to travel to Bangladesh.
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Current situation : 4.1 / 5
Bangladesh is a country in Asia (Southern Asia) with around 154 million citizens and a land mass of 144,000 km². We detected travel advisories from 7 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 4.0 / 5
Bangladesh shares land borders with Myanmar and India. For these countries, the individual warning index is 4.6 (Myanmar) and 3.4 (India). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/bangladesh
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts region due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and uncertain security situation (level 3 of 4).
Avoid non-essential travel elsewhere in Bangladesh due to civil unrest and the threat of terrorism (level 3 of 4).
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel / High Risk.
New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/bangladesh
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.
Reisewarnstufe: 0
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Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/BD
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta särskild försiktighet - Undvik resor som inte är nödvändiga till gränsområdet.
Danger level: 3
Travel with higher caution..
Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/bangladesh
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid non-essential travel.
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel.
Australian government
Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/bangladesh
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
We've reviewed our advice for Bangladesh. We've increased the level of our advice and now advise do not travel to Bangladesh due to the volatile security situation and civil unrest. There's ongoing protests and demonstrations across Bangladesh, with violent clashes throughout Dhaka and other cities. Many deaths and injuries have been reported. Curfews have been imposed at short notice. There's an increased military presence, with roadblocks and checkpoints.
If needed, shelter in a safe place and follow the advice of local authorities, including on curfews and restrictions on public gatherings. Avoid large gatherings, including protests, demonstrations and rallies. There are flight disruptions and cancellations. Access to Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport may be restricted at short notice. You must present a ticket that acts as a curfew pass. You should allow additional time for travel to the airport, check-in and security procedures.
Communications have been severely disrupted. Internet services and mobile data can be restricted at short notice. Fuel supplies may be impacted and there's transport disruptions and traffic delays. (see 'Safety').
Australians needing emergency consular assistance should contact the Australian Government's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas) or 1300 555 135 (within Australia).
We now advise:
Do not travel to Bangladesh overall due to the volatile security situation, civil unrest and terrorism.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Updated to reflect Level 4: Do Not Travel and the Department’s ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members.
Do not travel to Bangladesh due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.
Country Summary: On August 5, 2024, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members. Travelers should not travel to Bangladesh due to ongoing civil unrest in Dhaka. Violent clashes have occurred in the city of Dhaka, its neighboring areas, and throughout Bangladesh, and the Bangladeshi Army is deployed nationwide. Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport temporarily paused operations on August 5. Travelers should check with their airlines to confirm status for future flights.
Travelers should be aware of petty crimes such as pickpocketing in crowded areas. Crimes such as muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking constitute the majority of criminal activity in Bangladesh’s major cities, but there are no indications foreigners are being targeted because of their nationality. These crimes tend to be situational, based on time and location.
Terrorist attacks can happen with little or no warning, with terrorists targeting public areas such as tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, restaurants, places of worship, school campuses, and government facilities.
Because of security concerns U.S. Embassy personnel in Bangladesh are subject to some movement and travel restrictions. The U.S. government may have limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Bangladesh due to these travel restrictions, a lack of infrastructure, and limited host government emergency response resources.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bangladesh.
Danger level: 5
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If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 154 million
- Covering landmass
- 144,000 km²
- Electricity
- 220V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Taka (BDT)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- BD
- Phone prefix
- +880
- Top Level Domain
- .bd
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Bangladesh (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Bangladesh.
Is Bangladesh safe to travel in 2020?
There are some travel advisories for Bangladesh. With a risk index of 4.1 out of 5 possible point, we suggest you consult your local authorities before booking a flight.
How many countries have issued advisories for Bangladesh?
We currently know of 7 countries having issued advisories for Bangladesh.