The United States has issued a ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ alert for Chittagong Hill Tracts due to communal violence, crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and other security risks.
The United States has reissued its travel advisory to Bangladesh, warning travellers to reconsider going to the country due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism. The US has maintained a ‘Level 3: Reconsider Travel’ alert for the country.
However, the US has issued a ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ alert for Chittagong Hill Tracts due to communal violence, crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and other security risks.
“Since summer 2024, civil unrest and violent clashes have largely subsided with the formation of the Interim Government. Occasional protests continue with potential for violent clashes,” the advisory read. “US citizens are reminded to avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones, since they could turn violent with little or no warning.”
The advisory also warned of risks of terrorist violence, including terrorist and other activity in Bangladesh. It warned US citizens of muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking in Bangladesh’s major cities.
US government employees working in Bangladesh have been prohibited from non-essential travel within Dhaka outside of the diplomatic enclave. They are also required to obtain special authorisation to travel outside of Dhaka
