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Safety Bangladesh

3/5

Vigilance conseillee

Bangladesh is welcoming and violence against tourists remains rare, but road safety is poor, the monsoon causes severe flooding and the political climate can be tense. Vigilance required.

Specific risks

Theft & petty crime

3

Vigilance conseillee

Scams

3

Vigilance conseillee

Natural disasters

4

Risques importants

Health risks

3

Vigilance conseillee

Political stability

3

Vigilance conseillee

Areas to avoid

  • The Chittagong Hill Tracts (permit required, local tensions)
  • The border area with Myanmar and the Rohingya refugee camps near Cox's Bazar
  • Tout rassemblement politique ou manifestation, imprevisibles a Dhaka

Emergency numbers

Police

999

Ambulance

999

Fire department

999

Health & precautions

Vaccinations

  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Typhoide
  • Tetanos a jour
  • Rabies advised for long stays
  • Yellow fever if arriving from an at-risk country

Drinking water

Never drink tap water. Only sealed bottled water, avoid ice cubes.

Mosquitoes

Dengue risk (frequent epidemics in Dhaka) and malaria in the Hill Tracts. Repellent and covering clothing essential.

General notes

Soins de qualite variable ; les hopitaux corrects sont a Dhaka (privés). Souscris une assurance couvrant l'evacuation. Prevois trousse anti-diarrhee.

Women travelers

Women travelers are generally treated with respect but verbal harassment exists. Dress in a covering way, avoid walking alone at night and favor reliable transport.

LGBTQ+ travelers

Homosexuality is illegal and society is very conservative. Full discretion advised; no public displays of affection.

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