Overview

• The US State Department reissued a Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisory for Bangladesh and a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' warning for the Chittagong Hill Tracts region, citing security threats.
• The Level 4 advisory applies to Khagrachari, Rangamati, and Bandarban districts, where risks include terrorism, communal violence, kidnappings, and political unrest.
• US government employees are prohibited from traveling to the Chittagong Hill Tracts without prior approval from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs.
• The advisory follows the recent abduction and killing of a Hindu community leader in Dinajpur, underscoring broader risks to religious minorities and ongoing crime concerns.
• While political violence has decreased since the mid-2024 transition to an interim government, sporadic protests and limited emergency response capabilities continue to pose challenges for travelers.