Bangladesh FCO Travel warning - 5.4.08
Bangladesh
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Air Travel and Natural Disasters (Earthquakes)section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts (this does not include the city of Chittagong) because of the risk of being caught up in clashes between rival tribal groups, settlers and the military. If you propose to visit the Chittagong Hill Tracts you are required to give the Bangladeshi authorities seven days’ notice of your travel plans.
There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks cannot be ruled out and could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
On 11 January 2007, the President declared a state of emergency, which remains in force. The situation in Bangladesh is currently calm but events can move quickly and you should keep yourself informed of developments, by regularly checking this advice and monitoring the local media.
You should avoid all rallies, demonstrations and large gatherings including "hartals" (political strikes), as there is the potential for violence. See the Local Travel (Hartals) section of this advice for more details.
The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Bangladesh in 2007 were for: dealing with arrests or detentions; and forced marriages or child abductions. If you are concerned see forced marriages or child abduction. British nationals often ask for help with land or property ownership disputes. See the General Section of this advice for more details.
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. Please see the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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