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Safety advice for Travelers in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a Country of Natural resources and beauties. Due to geographical position it takes different forms in different seasons. The beauty of mountains and rivers make Bangladesh unique. There are lots of beautiful places to visit for travelers. Among them Sylhet Tea Garden, Haor and Baors, sundarban, Chittagong hill tracks, Srimongol, Bisanakandi, Jaflong, Ratatgul swamp forest, Inani beach, Sajek valley, Kuakata sea beach, Chimbuk hill, Saint Martin Island and Cox’sbazar is Mentionable. Bangladesh is safe and Enjoyable for foreign travelers. But Like most other countries every travelers have to follow some guideline and precaution to avoid unexpected incidents and sufferings.

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Understanding Socio-economic situation of Bangladesh

Bangladeshi people are well known for its hospitality. Most of the people are very simple friendly and helpful. But due to lack of good governance, and bad economic distribution systems divide 18 crore people into three main group according to their economic conditions. They are, 1. rich 2. middle class and 3. poor. Among them huge number of people are without job. Economic discrimination, poverty and lack of good governance creates some social problem like, theft, pickpocketing, misleading and scam. Some rural areas are not tourist friendly at all. So it is wise to be in secured areas and to hire a tourists guide from recognized organisation.

Security Concerns For Female Tourists

Bangladesh is safe for all kinds of tourists. But like most other developing countries bangladesh also has some security concerns for woman. To avoid any kinds of incidents female tourists should take the following security measures. 1. Don’t visit unsecured places alone especially at night. 2. Stay secured and recognized hotels. 3. Hire recognized Company Vehicle or use famous buses like green line, soudia etc. or Ask the hotel manager or authority to arrange vehicle 4. Call 999 for any kind of help. 5. Better to hire a tourists guide. 6. Always keep your belongings within yours eyes. 7. Wear Bangladeshi culture friendly dresses.

Scams are common, especially in poorer areas. Locals may try different tricks to extort money from tourists. To avoid scams, double check and negotiate up front. When taking a taxi, make sure pre-agreed on the fare to be on the safe side.

How to avoid political Violence

Bangladesh is a democratic country in broad sense. But most of the democratic indicators are not present here. That’s why sometimes especially during elections there are lots of political rallies and violence occur here. So it is safe to travel when political environment is calm or if anything happens during tour it is wise to stay inside the hotel and be informed about political situation through local newspapers and tv channels. Sometimes tourists are concerns about recent crisis at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border arises due to  army ruled Myanmar political unrest. That is completely Myanmar internal problem. There is no circumstance of war between two countries. So tourists don’t need to worry about that.

Precautions About Natural Disaster

Bangladesh is a land of rivers. It is varied and has an area characterised by distinctive features: a broad deltaic plain subject to risk of natural disaster like- flood, cyclone, and hot temperature sometimes during summer (March to May).In general, maximum summer temperatures range between 38 and 41 °C (100.4 and 105.8 °F). April is the hottest month in most parts of the country. January is the coolest month, when the average temperature for most of the country is 16–20 °C (61–68 °F) during the day and around 10 °C (50 °F) at night. So it is safe to travel Bangladesh between June to February to enjoy properly. If anybody needs to visit in summer it is wise to be updated about weather report and staying inside the hotel in bad weather.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the question of whether it is safe to travel to Bangladesh the answer in a word is safe. Although security concerns exist, proactive action and prudent decision-making can avoid these risks, allowing travelers to explore Bangladesh safely and pleasantly. By staying informed, staying alert and prioritizing personal safety, travelers can embark on a memorable journey through Bangladesh’s vibrant landscape and cultural heritage.

Zannatul Mutaza

Zannatul Mutaza

Zannatul Murtaza is a Bangladeshi citizen Completed her Masters in English Literature. She is a working woman. She is working as a Customer service officer in a private Bank. She loves to travel new places.

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