US Advises Against Travel to Bangladesh Amid Unrest

The United States has raised its travel advisory for Bangladesh to the highest level, urging citizens not to visit due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The State Department also recommended the departure of non-emergency US personnel and family members.

The United States on Tuesday urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Bangladesh, citing civil unrest, crime, and terrorism that have ensued after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country.

Elevating its travel advisory to ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel,’ the US State Department also recommended that non-emergency US government employees and their families depart.

Violence has claimed over 100 lives across Bangladesh, hours after Hasina's resignation on Monday. The State Department noted ongoing civil unrest in Dhaka and nationwide, affecting airport operations and increasing crime risks. Terrorist attacks remain a threat, with the US Embassy under strict movement restrictions, limiting emergency services for US citizens.