Bangladesh
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Bangladesh
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel.
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Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
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Update history
2024-08-27 14:12
FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Bangladesh, but continues to advise against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (‘warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-08-20 14:56
Re-opening of police stations and rail transport (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-08-14 16:21
Possibility of protests on 15 August. Avoid crowded areas and remain cautious. (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page and ‘Safety and Security’ page)
2024-08-12 07:43
The Bangladesh Army is deployed nationwide but the situation remains unpredictable. Remain cautious and follow the advice of local authorities. (‘Warnings and insurance’).
2024-08-10 13:02
Information on airline operations at Dhaka International and Sylhet Airports. (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2024-08-09 08:38
Information on operations at Dhaka International and Sylhet Airports. (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’)
2024-08-08 09:45
There are reports that Dhaka airport will suspend operations temporarily early afternoon on 8 August (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-08-07 15:54
Information that communications, including mobile and internet services have resumed, but remains intermittent (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-08-06 13:12
Information on disruptions to flights in the vicinity of Dhaka and Sylhet airports (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-08-05 17:45
Information on severe disruptions to flights and access to the vicinity of Dhaka airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-26 10:04
Addition of information that curfew timings vary across the country and are frequently changed. Follow the advice of local authorities (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-24 18:08
Due to the current situation in Bangladesh, railway services are no longer operating until further notice (Safety and security)
2024-07-24 06:04
Updated information regarding the curfew (warnings and insurance)
2024-07-23 05:43
Updated information on curfew times (Warnings & Insurance)
2024-07-22 19:28
Updated information regarding the temporary withdrawal of family members of British High Commission staff (Warnings & Insurance)
2024-07-22 06:49
Updated information regarding the curfew (warnings and insurance)
2024-07-20 06:41
Updated information about the curfew (warnings and insurance)
2024-07-19 19:16
The Bangladesh government has imposed a curfew from 23:59hrs (local time) on 19 July 2024. FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Bangladesh (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-19 14:23
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Bangladesh (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-19 07:50
Information on rallies planned for 19 July 2024 in Dhaka city (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
2024-07-19 07:08
Update to High Commission contact details (getting help)
2024-07-19 06:21
Addition of information regarding Dhaka international airport (safety and security)
2024-07-18 19:16
Warning about violence following protests and interruption to communication services in Bangladesh (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-07-18 14:06
Information on student protests in Bangladesh (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-04 10:45
Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in Bangladesh can’t be ruled out (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-28 15:52
Removal of information about cyclone Remal (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-25 10:52
Cyclone Remal is projected to hit Bangladesh on Sunday 26 May. This could cause very strong winds and heavy rain in southern coastal areas, particularly the Sundarbans and the areas south of Khulna and Barishal. You should follow advice from local authorities.
2024-02-06 16:49
Information on reports of increased violence in Myanmar close to border areas of Bangladesh (See ‘Myanmar border’ on the ‘Regional risk’ page).
2024-01-29 13:39
Information on Bishwa Ijtema (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2023-11-13 15:35
Information on political rallies ahead of elections expected in January 2024 (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-30 15:16
Information on political rallies ahead of elections expected in January 2024 (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-26 14:17
Information on political rallies across the country on 28 October (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 09:27
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-12 15:57
Editorial change to the summary page (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-12 15:55
Severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall between south eastern Sindh and Indian Gujarat (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-08 11:52
Removal of Covid-19 entry requirements for entry into Bangladesh (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-05-16 11:03
Removal of information regarding Cyclone Mocha (‘Summary’ page)
2023-05-14 12:08
Updated information on ‘Cyclone Mocha’ and hotline number. (‘Summary’ page)
2023-05-10 16:07
Updated information on expected Cyclone in Bay of Bengal ‘Cyclone Mocha’ (‘Summary page’).
2023-01-24 11:09
Removal of information relating to 2023 Ijtema religious gathering, which has now finished (‘Summary page’)
2023-01-09 12:23
Updated information on Ijtema religious gathering and preferred payment for visa on arrival (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements pages)
2022-12-12 11:12
Updated information on caution for large gatherings, including Political rallies (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-12-06 11:23
Updated information on December Political rallies in Dhaka and city disruption (‘Summary’ page).
2022-10-31 10:53
Removal of Health Declaration form requirement (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-07-18 13:29
Removal of detail of seasonal flooding and temporary flight restrictions. Adds confirmation of the re-opening of the land border with India (‘Summary’, ’International Travel’ and ‘Moving around Bangladesh’ pages).
2022-06-22 19:20
Addition of information on the re-opening of Sylhet airport on 23 June (‘Summary’ page)
2022-06-20 11:52
Updated information on the severe flooding in north-east Bangladesh, including in Sylhet District (‘Summary’ page)
2022-06-19 11:56
Updated information on Army helpline for flooding (‘Summary’).
2022-06-19 08:38
Updated information on the closure of Sylhet airport due to flooding and updated health declaration information. (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages)
2022-05-23 10:01
Updated information on flooding in Sylhet district and obtaining visas on arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-26 16:52
Updated information on the requirement to complete an online health declaration form to enter Bangladesh (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-20 13:33
Addition of information on the requirement to complete an online health declaration form to enter Bangladesh (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-09 15:39
Updated to reflect the removal of the need for a pre-departure PCR negative test result for vaccinated arrivals (‘Entry requirements’ page)