US State Department issues Bangladesh Level 2 travel advisory
The US State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Bangladesh, advising increased caution due to unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Protests can occur without notice; avoid all gatherings. Do not travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, areas near the Burma border, and refugee camps near Cox's Bazar due to kidnapping risk. US government employees must consult embassy security before travel outside Dhaka.