US Travel Advisory for Bangladesh
US Travel Advisory For Bangladesh: The US on Tuesday advised its citizens not to travel to Bangladesh. It has taken this step in view of the situation created by the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday and her leaving the country amid protests that have been going on for a few weeks. The US State Department has issued the highest level (Level 4: Do not travel) travel advisory and has also advised non-emergency US government employees posted in Bangladesh and their families to leave the country immediately. More than 400 people have been killed so far in violent anti-reservation protests in Bangladesh.
‘Bangladeshi army is deployed across the country’
The US State Department said in a travel advisory, “On August 5, 2024, the department has ordered non-emergency US government employees and their families to leave Bangladesh. Travelers have also been advised not to travel to Bangladesh due to the ongoing unrest in Dhaka.” The advisory said, “Violent clashes have taken place in Dhaka, its surrounding areas and throughout Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi army is deployed across the country. Flight operations at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport were temporarily suspended on August 5. Passengers should contact the concerned airlines to know the status of flights. ”
crimes have increased
The advisory advised that travellers should be cautious about petty crimes in crowded areas. It also said that crimes such as robbery, theft, assault and drug trafficking have increased in major cities of Bangladesh, but there are no reports of foreigners being targeted due to their national identity. According to the travel advisory, terrorists may target tourist destinations, transport hubs, markets/shopping malls, restaurants, places of worship, school campuses and government establishments. It said, “Due to security concerns, some travel restrictions have been imposed on US Embassy personnel in Bangladesh.” (Language)
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