U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Is Bangladesh safe? 🇧🇩
Asia · Updated
As of September 2026, Bangladesh scores 54/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Bangladesh Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 6 Bangladesh destinations assessed, Cox's Bazar District scores highest (61/100), while Chittagong scores lowest (48/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, an area made up of the districts of: Rangamati Khagrachari Bandarban Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Bangladesh: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Bangladesh destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇩Cox's Bazar DistrictModerate · updated 29 July 202661#2🇧🇩SylhetModerate · updated 29 July 202660#3🇧🇩RajshahiModerate · updated 29 July 202656#4🇧🇩DhakaModerate · updated 24 September 202651#5🇧🇩KhulnaModerate · updated 29 July 202648#6🇧🇩ChittagongModerate · updated 29 July 202648
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03 · Evidence Signals
Bangladesh safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2018 | 2.3 / 100k | 83 | World Bank Open Data (2018) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 74.8% | 77 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 3.8% | 81 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 41/100 | 41 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 40/100 | 40 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 18.6 / 100k | 45 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Bangladesh safety FAQ
Is Bangladesh safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Bangladesh Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Bangladesh averages 54/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 24 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bangladesh?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Cox's Bazar District currently scores highest at 61/100 (Moderate). Chittagong scores lowest at 48/100.
Where does this Bangladesh safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.