{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/bangladesh/dhaka","updatedAt":"2026-09-24T23:47:00.257Z","place":{"city":"Dhaka","country":"Bangladesh","countryCode":"BD","lat":23.7104,"lon":90.40744},"safety":{"score":51,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":42,"confidence":0.51,"caps":[],"databaseScore":48,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed feelings","summary":"Travelers report feeling relatively safe during daylight in upscale areas like Gulshan and Banani, but express concern about night safety and rising crime, leading to cautious day-to-day sentiment.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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100k","year":"2018","score":83,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":0.9,"display":"0.9%","year":"2013","score":99,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.011383888106534342,"display":"0.01 / million","year":"2021","score":99,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":18.6,"display":"18.6 / 100k","year":"2021","score":45,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":40.9048506,"display":"41/100","year":"2024","score":41,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":40.4414129,"display":"40/100","year":"2024","score":40,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":25.5454805,"display":"26/100","year":"2024","score":26,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":39.305124,"display":"39/100","year":"2024","score":39,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":39.8788257,"display":"40/100","year":"2024","score":40,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":36.5322872,"display":"37/100","year":"2024","score":37,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":10356500,"display":"10.4M residents","year":null,"score":38,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":74.83,"display":"74.8%","year":"2019","score":77,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"violence_victimization","label":"Physical assault (past year)","value":3.83,"display":"3.8%","year":"2019","score":81,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.05,"display":"0.05 / 100k","year":"2023","score":91,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":24,"display":"24.0%","year":"2020","score":51,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":51,"display":"US AQI 51 · Moderate","year":null,"score":90,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":80,"display":"80 within 15 km · nearest ~0.5 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":36,"display":"September: highs ~36°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 3 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2.5,"display":"Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Dhaka presents moderate safety concerns for travelers, requiring heightened caution especially at night and in crowded areas due to rising crime and political demonstrations.","summary":"Dhaka's composite safety index is 54/100 (moderate), with muggings and robberies spiking in certain neighborhoods and at night, while pickpocketing remains a moderate risk in markets and on public transport. Recent anti-crime drives show increased police activity, but visitors should avoid demonstrations and solo night travel. Official advisories from the US, UK, and Canada all urge reconsideration or high caution due to crime, unrest, and regional risks.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Muggings and armed robberies have increased, particularly at night in certain neighborhoods like Old Dhaka and near transport hubs"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded areas such as markets, buses, and train stations; keep bags secure and front-facing"},"safeAreas":["Gulshan","Banani","Baridhara"],"avoidAreas":["Old Dhaka (pickpocketing and scam risk)","Mirpur (higher crime and poor infrastructure)"],"scams":["Fake taxi or rideshare overcharging, especially from airport at night","Counterfeit tour guides for Sundarbans or Cox's Bazar excursions","Guesthouse bait-and-switch tactics in budget accommodations"],"zones":[{"name":"Gulshan","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled diplomatic and upscale area with low crime, ideal for visitors"},{"name":"Banani","level":"safe","note":"Trendy business district with good security, generally secure during day and night"},{"name":"Baridhara","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential zone with embassies, strong security presence and infrastructure"},{"name":"Dhanmondi","level":"caution","note":"Cultural residential area with universities; generally safe but watch for petty crime after dark"},{"name":"Uttara","level":"caution","note":"Modern planned suburb with malls; relatively safe but isolated, limited night transport"},{"name":"Old Dhaka","level":"avoid","note":"Historic area with narrow streets, crowded markets; higher risk of pickpocketing and scams"},{"name":"Mirpur","level":"avoid","note":"Certain parts have elevated crime rates and less developed infrastructure; avoid at night"},{"name":"Motijheel","level":"caution","note":"Central business district; busy during day but increased mugging risk after dark"}]}}