"The State Department updated its travel advisory for the South Asian country last week, which it has classified under its second-highest Level 3 warning. The advisory warns against potential kidnappings, violent protests, and other crime like muggings, burglaries, and assaults. However, the department noted there was "no evidence that foreigners are targeted because of their nationality.""
"To stay safe, the State Department recommends travelers who do go to Bangladesh avoid demonstrations and political gatherings, don't physically resist any potential robbery attempts, buy travel insurance before their trip, and "have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help." All travelers should also sign up for the department's free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive up-to-date guidance and immediate travel advisories during international trips."
The U.S. Department of State classified Bangladesh as Level 3 for travel, warning of kidnappings, violent protests, muggings, burglaries, and assaults. The Chittagong Hill Tracts Region is designated Level 4 with a recommendation to avoid all travel because of kidnappings and political violence. The Department advises avoiding demonstrations, not physically resisting robberies, purchasing travel insurance, and having an evacuation plan that does not depend on U.S. government assistance. Travelers are urged to enroll in STEP for updates. The CDC recommends Hepatitis A and B and Typhoid vaccinations and warns of rising chikungunya cases.
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