Asia and Oceania

Bangladesh
Still current at: 26 November 2009 Updated: 17 November 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (possible protests on 19 November). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Natural disasters

Monsoon season

The climate in Bangladesh is sub-tropical and governed by Monsoon winds. Extreme weather episodes such as cyclones can occur. In the Monsoon season, which is normally from June to September, there is widespread and extensive flooding. This can disrupt travel particularly in rural areas. You should check that routes are passable before setting out on long journeys.

Earthquakes

Bangladesh is located in a high-risk earthquake zone. The country lies on a major geological fault line. There was a recent tremor measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale, which shook the capital and parts of the country early morning of 27 July 2008. Forty people were reported to be injured in this incident.

Tsunamis

Bangladesh can be affected by Tsunamis and the government of Bangladesh can issue Tsunami warnings. Travellers should monitor local news and comply with the advice given. Updated weather reports can be found at: www.bmd.gov.bd .

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Contacts

Bangladesh, Dhaka, British High Commission

Address:

British High Commission
United Nations Road
Baridhara
Dhaka 1212
Postal address:
P O Box 6079
Dhaka 1212

Telephone:

(880) (2) 882 2705 – 9 (five lines)
(880) (821) 724694, 724695,720331,
(880) 1713143015, 1730303626
(880) 1713095674 (Sylhet Office)
(8802) 8822705-9 (Ext-2317 or 2405) (Pension enquiries)
(880) 1713365672 (Duty Officer)

The Switchboard is open from 0800 hours to 1700 hours Sunday to Wednesday and 0800 hours to 1600 hours on Thursday

Mobile: +880 1713 143 015 & 1730 303 626 (Consular Section)
(880) 1713365672 (Duty Officer)
(880) (2) 8822705-9 (Ext-2317 or 2405) (Pension enquiries)

Sylhet Office:
Telephone: +880 821 724694-5 (Two lines) & 720331
Mobile: +880 1713 095 674

Fax:

(880) (2) 882 3437 Chancery/Management
(880) (2) 882 3666 Immigration Section
880) (2) 988 2819, + (880) (2) 882 3437 Consular
(880) (2) 881 6135
(880) (821) 720070 (Sylhet, Consular Office)

Email: consular.bangladesh@fconet.fco.gov.uk

Email: Dhaka.Press@fco.gov.uk

Email: Dhaka.Immigration@fco.gov.uk

Email: Dhaka.Commercial@fco.gov.uk

Email: Dhaka.Chancery@fco.gov.uk

Email: Dhaka.Visa@fco.gov.uk

Email: DhakaHR@fco.gov.uk

Email: Pension.Enquiries-Dhaka@fco.gov.uk

Office hours:

Sun-Wed: 1500 - 2215, Thurs: 1500 - 2100 (GMT)

Sun-Wed: 0800 - 1600, Thurs: 0800 - 1400 (Local)

Consular Hours:
Sun-Wed: 1530 - 2030 (GMT)
0830 - 1330 (Local)

For telephone enquiries
Sun-Wed: 1500-2215 (GMT)
0800-1515 (Local)