🇧🇩 Is Bangladesh safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Bangladesh: 27 diplomatic missions from 24 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Bangladesh
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travelling against UK government advice may invalidate your travel insurance
- Land borders with India are open; Myanmar land borders have been closed since 13 March 2022
- Emergency police number for foreigners in danger: +88 01700700700
Risk areas and situations
- Avoid non-essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts: Rangamati, Khagrachari and Bandarban
- Durga Puja runs 16 to 21 Oct 2026: expect large crowds, extra security and traffic disruption; past festivals saw intercommunal violence
- Flash floods and landslides hit the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Cox's Bazar and Sylhet; pre-monsoon flood risk is higher in the northeast
- Middle East escalation is causing airspace closures and flight disruption worldwide
- Terrorist threat from Islamist fundamentalist groups targets Western foreigners, who are highly visible in public spaces
- Travel outside major cities carries heightened risk; avoid large crowds and designated risk areas
- Avoid political demonstrations and large gatherings due to risk of political violence
Health
- Dengue and chikungunya risk is described as VERY HIGH at all times; 1,705 deaths recorded in 2023, 575 in 2024
- Take strong protective measures against mosquito-borne diseases throughout the entire trip
Emergency numbers in Bangladesh
Embassies and consulates in Bangladesh
27 diplomatic missions from 24 countries, across 4 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 3 | Chittagong, Dhaka, Rajshahi |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 2 | Dhaka, Sylhet |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Dhaka |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Dhaka |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Dhaka |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Dhaka |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Dhaka |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Dhaka |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | Dhaka |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Dhaka |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Dhaka |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 1 | Dhaka |
…and 12 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Bangladesh is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bangladesh safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Bangladesh is 1.75/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Bangladesh?
The general emergency number in Bangladesh is 999. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Bangladesh?
Telcomia tracks 27 diplomatic missions from 24 countries in Bangladesh, across 4 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.