Safety
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General public-safety guidance — an editorial summary, not yet reviewed. A summary of widely published public-safety advice, written by TravelVerseBD's editors. It is not an official instruction and not specific to a place or time. In an emergency, local authorities' instructions come first.
Call 999 if anyone is hurt, or if the building or road is no longer safe.
If someone is struck, call 999 straight away; it is safe to touch them.
If you are stranded or someone is swept away, call 999 and give your location.
If someone is swept away, call 999 and ask local guides and villagers for help.
If someone is buried, call 999 and 102; don't put yourself at risk trying to dig alone.
For shelter or rescue, call 999 and contact the local administration.
If someone faints, is confused, or stays very hot, call 999 now.
As soon as you see fire: 102 or 999.
If the person isn't breathing or is unconscious, call 999 and let anyone trained start CPR.
If anyone is hurt, always call 999.
If you can't find the way in 10 minutes or anyone is hurt, call 999 or the Tourist Police and tell a trusted contact.
If you feel unsafe, call the Tourist Police or 999.
If in doubt, call 999. This page is not a substitute for a medical professional.
If there was a threat or injury, 999; otherwise the nearest police station or Tourist Police.
If in danger, 999. The 109 helpline is for women and children; the Tourist Police help visitors.
These notes come straight from each district's guide, so they always match the district page.
Drafted from public information and not yet checked by an editor. Confirm locally before you go.
Last updated: 07/10/2026
Details change over time. Check locally before you travel.
Foreign nationals need advance permission to visit the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Bangladeshis face guide and registration rules for Ruma, Thanchi and Rowangchhari, and these change with the security situation. Carry several photocopies of your national ID.
Avoid riding on jeep roofs on hill roads. Streams and waterfalls can rise suddenly in the rain. Mobile coverage is weak in remote villages, so tell someone your plan before you go.
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Last updated: 07/10/2026
Details change over time. Check locally before you travel.
Foreign nationals need advance permission to visit the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Bangladeshis usually don't need a separate permit but must show ID at checkpoints, and some areas may be temporarily closed depending on the security situation. Carry photocopies of your national ID.
Wear a life jacket on Kaptai Lake, avoid overloaded boats and stay ashore in stormy weather — sudden winds can whip up mid-lake. Monsoon landslides have killed people in Rangamati, so avoid hill roads during heavy rain. Mobile coverage is weak in remote upazilas.
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Last updated: 07/10/2026
Details change over time. Check locally before you travel.
Foreign nationals need advance permission to visit the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Bangladeshis usually don't need a separate permit but must show ID at checkpoints and follow the security forces' rules on the Sajek road. Carry photocopies of your national ID.
Hill roads are full of bends, so avoid travelling at night. Landslides and slippery paths are a risk in the monsoon. For security reasons, travel to parts of the district and on the Sajek road is sometimes restricted or suspended — check the current situation with the local administration before you go.
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Last updated: 07/10/2026
Details change over time. Check locally before you travel.
Saint Martin's Island has government-set seasons, visitor limits and registration rules that changed recently and may change again. Check the latest guidance from the Cox's Bazar district administration or the Department of Environment before you go.
Rip currents are the biggest danger on Cox's Bazar's beaches, and people drown every year. Swim only between lifeguard flags, in daylight and away from the outgoing tide — never at night or after drinking. If a current pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore rather than straight back. Follow security instructions around Teknaf and the border areas.
Open the district guide →Drafted from public information and not yet checked by an editor. Confirm locally before you go.
Last updated: 07/10/2026
Details change over time. Check locally before you travel.
Sundarbans trips from Khulna require Forest Department permission, usually arranged by licensed operators or guides, with armed forest guards in the deep forest. The forest closes to tourists for part of each year during the breeding season, so check the current Forest Department closure period.
Do not board overcrowded ferry boats at the ghats. For the Sundarbans, choose only licensed operators whose boats carry life jackets and communication gear, and follow your guide's instructions in tiger and crocodile country.
Open the district guide →Districts whose guides mention a separate permit or border rule.
Entering the Sundarbans needs Forest Department permission, normally arranged by a licensed tour operator or guide, and armed forest guards accompany trips into the deep forest. The forest closes to tourists for part of each year for the breeding season, so check the current Forest Department closure period before you plan. Foreign visitors need passport copies.
Open the district guide →Rema-Kalenga and the eastern side of Satchari lie close to the Indian border. Check with the Forest Department or local administration before going near it. The parks have entry fees and set hours.
Open the district guide →Northern Bakshiganj borders India. Carry your national ID and follow the border guards' instructions.
Open the district guide →India lies along the district's eastern and southern edges. Access rules to forests near the border, such as Hum Hum, change from time to time, so check with the local administration or the Forest Department. National parks have entry fees and opening hours.
Open the district guide →Northern Durgapur and Kalmakanda border India. Carry your national ID and follow the border guards' instructions; if you are unsure about access to an area, check with the local administration.
Open the district guide →Entering the Sundarbans requires Forest Department permission, usually via a licensed guide or operator, with armed forest guards in the deep forest. Tourist entry is closed for part of the year during the breeding season, so check the current Forest Department closure period.
Open the district guide →Northern Jhenaigati, Nalitabari and Sreebardi border India. Carry your national ID, keep away from the border itself, and check with the local administration if you're unsure of the rules.
Open the district guide →Tanguar Haor is a Ramsar site and an Ecologically Critical Area, so the administration's rules there must be followed. Tekerghat, Barikka Tila and the Jadukata run along the Indian border: carry your national ID and follow the border guards' instructions.
Open the district guide →The international border is very close at Jaflong, Bholaganj, Bichanakandi and Lalakhal. Follow the border guards' instructions and carry your national ID. Rules can change with the situation, so check with the local administration.
Open the district guide →Swim between the lifeguard flags, never at night or in the strong pull around low tide. If a current drags you, swim parallel to the shore rather than straight in. Waterfalls and hill streams can rise suddenly after rain.
Check that life jackets exist before boarding and do not board an overloaded boat. Stay ashore when a storm is forecast; wind can pick up suddenly on rivers and haors.
Avoid hill roads and slopes during heavy rain. Never ride on the roof of a jeep. Mobile coverage is weak in remote villages, so settle your plan in advance.
If someone asks for an advance payment, verify them through someone else first. Agree prices up front, especially for boats, jeeps and guides. Never share an OTP or PIN with a stranger.
Tell someone at home where you are going, where you will stay and when you will be back. Do not wander into isolated places alone; avoid hill and forest paths after dark.
Keep a few photocopies of your national ID or passport apart from the original. Checkpoints in hill areas and near borders may ask for ID. A photo on your phone helps too.
Each number was checked against an official government website. Tap a number to call.
The first number to call when you are in danger.
Verified on bangladesh.gov.bd — National PortalBangladesh Police — Hot Line Number
Hotline of the Fire Service and Civil Defence for fire or rescue.
Verified on Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence
For violence against women and children, or trafficking; it can be called from any number.
Verified on Department of Women Affairs
Tourist Police helpline for help at tourist destinations (two numbers).
Verified on Tourist Police — Tourist Helpline
For information about government services; in an emergency call 999.
Verified on bangladesh.gov.bd — National Portal
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