Foreign travel advice

Bangladesh

Warning FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Bangladesh.

Warnings and insurance

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel

Chittagong Hill Tracts

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, as there are regular reports of violence and other criminal activity, particularly in more remote parts. The area is made up of the districts of:

  • Rangamati
  • Khagrachari
  • Bandarban

Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.

Support from the UK government

FCDO’s ability to provide assistance is severely limited in areas where we advise against travel.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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