๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- เงณ Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
- Drives on the
- Left
- Population
- ~ 170 Million
Travel Advisories
There are currently 2 active travel advisories for Bangladesh.
The most recent advisory was issued 22 days ago by ๐จ๐ฆ, which recommended Increased Caution.
Increased Caution
22 days ago
Issued by ๐จ๐ฆ
22 days ago
Issued by ๐จ๐ฆ
Reconsider Travel
5 months ago
Issued by ๐บ๐ธ
Reconsider travel
in Bangladesh due toย kidnapping,ย unrest, crime,ย andย terrorism.ย 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 quickly without warning.
Crime
In Bangladeshโs major cities, common crimes include muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking.
Stay aware of petty crime, such as pickpocketing, in crowded areas. These crimes tend to be situational, based on time and location. There is no evidence that foreigners are targeted because of their nationality.
Terrorism
Terrorist violence is a risk in Bangladesh. This includes terrorist attacks and other activity. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Kidnapping
Review the following risks in specific areas information on the Chittagong Hill Tracts Region for a description of kidnapping risks.
Travel restrictions for U.S. government employees
U.S. citizens in Bangladesh should take the same precautions as U.S. embassy employees.
- Due to security risks, U.S. government employees working in Bangladesh cannot travel outside the diplomatic enclave for non-essential reasons. They must take extra security and accountability precautions if they do.
- U.S. government employees in Bangladesh can travel freely within the diplomatic enclave.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Bangladesh, particularly outside of Dhaka. This is due to these travel restrictions, a lack of infrastructure, and few emergency response resources from the local government.
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5 months ago
Issued by ๐บ๐ธ
Reconsider travel
in Bangladesh due toย kidnapping,ย unrest, crime,ย andย terrorism.ย 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 quickly without warning.
Crime
In Bangladeshโs major cities, common crimes include muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking.
Stay aware of petty crime, such as pickpocketing, in crowded areas. These crimes tend to be situational, based on time and location. There is no evidence that foreigners are targeted because of their nationality.
Terrorism
Terrorist violence is a risk in Bangladesh. This includes terrorist attacks and other activity. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Kidnapping
Review the following risks in specific areas information on the Chittagong Hill Tracts Region for a description of kidnapping risks.
Travel restrictions for U.S. government employees
U.S. citizens in Bangladesh should take the same precautions as U.S. embassy employees.
- Due to security risks, U.S. government employees working in Bangladesh cannot travel outside the diplomatic enclave for non-essential reasons. They must take extra security and accountability precautions if they do.
- U.S. government employees in Bangladesh can travel freely within the diplomatic enclave.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Bangladesh, particularly outside of Dhaka. This is due to these travel restrictions, a lack of infrastructure, and few emergency response resources from the local government.