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The United States has lowered its overall travel advisory for Bangladesh from Level 3, “Reconsider Travel,” to Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution,” reflecting growing US confidence in the country’s security environment and stability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Thursday night.
The ministry said the revised advisory indicates that Bangladesh is now considered safer for international travel, although some areas remain subject to additional restrictions and should be avoided.
The development followed a “productive” bilateral meeting in Dhaka between Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor.
According to the ministry, shortly after the meeting, Gor informed the foreign minister of the decision through a text message.
“This evening, I informed Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman that the State Department has taken into consideration the stable conditions on the ground and has deemed that Bangladesh is safer for travel,” Gor said in a separate message.
“Accordingly, the United States’ overall travel advisory has been downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2. A few areas have additional restrictions and should be avoided. Great news!” he added.
Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister Humaiun Kobir was also present during the discussions.
The government said that over the past six months, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, visible progress had been made in strengthening law and order across the country.
Dhaka said the decision also reflected the positive trajectory of the longstanding partnership between Bangladesh and the United States.
The government viewed the improved travel advisory as recognition of its continued efforts to ensure security, stability and an enabling environment for international travel, trade, investment and people-to-people connectivity.
