U.S. urges citizens not to travel to Bangladesh as over 100 killed in violence after Prime Minister Hasina’s ouster

U.S. State Department raises travel advisory to Level 4 for Bangladesh due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.

The United States on August 6 recommended its citizens not to travel to Bangladesh, witnessing civil unrest, crime, and terrorism following the resignation and fleeing of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Elevating its travel advisory to the highest ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ category, the U.S. State Department has also recommended the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members.

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Over 100 people have been killed in the violence across Bangladesh as chaos reigned supreme hours after Ms. Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country on Monday, amid signs of a return to normalcy.

“On August 5, 2024, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency US government employees and family members. Travellers should not travel to Bangladesh due to ongoing civil unrest in Dhaka,” the State Department said in its advisory.

“Violent clashes have occurred in the city of Dhaka, its neighbouring areas, and throughout Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh Army is deployed nationwide. Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport temporarily paused operations on August 5. Travellers should check with their airlines to confirm the status for future flights,” the travel advisory said.

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