Comilla: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Comilla, officially spelled Cumilla, is a metropolis on the banks of the Gumti River in eastern Bangladesh. Comilla was one of the cities of ancient Bengal. It was once the capital of Tripura kingdom.

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Now in the cityComilla+26°CClear night · sunrise 06:01 AMupdated 10:11 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map6

Exchange rate৳124.39per 1 $BDT — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.

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Removal of information about Hindu festival of Durga Puja (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Bangladesh due to unrest , crime , terrorism , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Unrest Protests can occur and turn violent without notice. Avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones. Crime In Bangladesh’s major cities, common crimes include muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Comilla: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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