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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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Dhaka international and Sylhet airports are currently operating butsubject disruption to flightsdelays continues.and cancellations. Passengers should contact their airlines.
Due to the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, family members of British High Commission staff have been temporarily withdrawn. The British High Commission continues with essential work including assistance to British nationals.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
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