US lowers Bangladesh travel advisory, reflecting improved security assessment

The United States has eased its travel advisory for Bangladesh, lowering the country’s overall rating from Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) to Level 2 (“Exercise Increased Caution”), indicating that it now considers Bangladesh safer for travelers than before.

The information was announced in a press release issued Thursday night by Md Kamrul Islam Bhuiyan, public relations officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to the statement, the decision followed a productive bilateral meeting in Dhaka on Thursday between Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Sergio Gor, Special Envoy to the US President. After the meeting, Gor informed the foreign minister of the update via a text message.

Humayun Kabir, the prime minister’s foreign affairs adviser, was also present at the meeting.

The ministry said the revised travel advisory reflects growing US confidence in Bangladesh’s overall security and stability. It added that the government has made visible progress in improving law and order over the past six months under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

The statement also said the decision signals positive momentum in the longstanding partnership between Bangladesh and the United States.

The government believes the updated advisory is an international recognition of its continued efforts to strengthen security and stability while creating a more favourable environment for international travel, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.