The US released “Bangladeshi travel consultancy” this week and urged citizens to avoid the Chittagong Hill Tracts region due to increased security risks. Counseling, updated on April 18, released “Level 3: Re -evaluation travel” and “Level 4: Do not travel” alerts on Earth.
“Don’t travel”
The US Government Advisory He urged citizens to avoid traveling to Khagrachari, Rangamati and Bandarban Hill districts (together as Chittagong Hill Tracts).
Although someone decides to travel to Bangladesh, they must keep in mind:
- Avoid demonstrations and political assemblies; Demonstrations designed for peaceful state can turn confrontational and quickly escalate to violence.
- Watch local media to break events and be ready to edit plans.
- Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Get to a safe area and report any criminal incident to local authorities.
- Sign up for the enrollment program to an intelligent traveler (STEP) to receive notifications, including updates of consular services, so it is easier to find you in an emergency.
- Check the country’s security message for Bangladesh.
- Visit the CDC website to find the latest information on the health of traveling on your travel.
- Prepare an emergency plan for emergency situations. Please read the traveler’s checklist.
- Counseling highly recommends people to buy insurance before traveling and check with the travel insurance provider on evacuation aid, health insurance and coverage by canceling.
Why did the US release this advice for Bangladesh?
American counseling quoted “municipal violence, crime, terrorism, kidnapping and other security risks” as reasons to avoid traveling to specific areas in the country.
She also warned against “the risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activities in Bangladesh”.
Travel counseling reads: “Since the summer of 2024, civil unrest and violent clashes have largely retreated with the creation of an interim government. Occasional protests continue with the potential of violent clashes.”
“The conditions may change in a short time. US citizens are reminded to avoid all assemblies, even peaceful, because they could become violent with little or no warning,” he warned.
He also said that travelers should be aware of minor crime, such as a pocket pocket in crowded areas.
“In addition, crimes, such as pages, burglary, attacks and illegal trafficking, are most of the crime in Bangladesh capitals, but there are no indications that foreigners are focused on their nationality.
The US government It may have a limited ability to provide emergency services to US citizens in Bangladesh, especially outside Dhak, because of these restrictions on travel, lack of infrastructure and limited resources to the host government.
It is reported that the US Government’s employees working in Bangladesh are forbidden to travel non -essential travel in Dhaka outside the diplomatic enclave.
“The US government may have a limited ability to provide emergency services to US citizens in Bangladesh, especially outside Dhak, because of these restrictions on travel, lack of infrastructure and limited sources of response to the host government,” the advisor.
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