Dhaka: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Dhaka, formerly spelled as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

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

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Addition of information about electronical arrival and departure cards and updated information about applying for a visa (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to kidnapping, unrest, crime, and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Unrest Unrest and violence have decreased since summer 2024 with the formation of the Interim Government.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

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Dhaka: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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