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pstrong/strongstrongCountry Facts:/strongstrong/strong The country has a increasing economy. Travelers facilities outside major cities and tourist areas are barely adequate./p
pstrong/strongstrongPassport and/or Visa Requirements:/strongstrong/strong A onward/return ticket along with passport are obligatory. A visa is not required for a tourist stay of up to 15 days. Visitors can acquire a landing permit upon arrival by payment of a fee. Much content on entry requirements can be acquirednbsp;from the Embassy of the country, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue N.W., Washington, the District of Colombia, USA 20007, phone this number (202) 342-8373, or the Bangladesh Consulate in New York, located at 211 E. 43rd Street, Suite 502, New York, N.Y., 10017./p
pstrongBangladesh Holidays:/strongnbsp;nbsp;Bangladeshnbsp;hasnbsp;a number ofholidaysnbsp;that itnbsp;observesnbsp;throughout the year.nbsp;As you are planning your trip,nbsp;searchnbsp;for a world holiday calendar that will help younbsp;plannbsp;your trip before you go. ConocoPhillips gives away stronga href=http://aglobalworld.com/ target=_blankpromotional calendars/a/strongnbsp;that are a greatnbsp;helpnbsp;whennbsp;making a tripnbsp;around the world. The ConocoPhillips world holiday calendar has all the holidays around the world and it is a free gift tonbsp;customers. If yournbsp;companynbsp;buys stronga href=http://aglobalworld.com/ target=_blankpromotional calendars/a/strong, then consider trying somethingnewnbsp;andnbsp;differentnbsp;for advertising to yournbsp;clientnbsp;base. Becausenbsp;religionsnbsp;of people in Bangladesh vary,nbsp;it observes manynbsp;non-religious, Christian, Muslim holidaysnbsp;but it alsonbsp;celebratesnbsp;several otherlegalnbsp;daysnbsp;that you need tonbsp;recognize. Buy a world holiday calendar and you will know those holidays before you gonbsp;international./p
pstrongAreas of Instability:/strong Public demonstrations, marches and labor strikes are widely-used means of political expression in Bangladesh. Numerous general strikes, or hartals, have been called by the political opposition during the past year, resulting in the virtual shutdown of transportation and commerce, and aggression on people who do not observe the hartal. Clashes between various political group rivals have resulted in injuries and even death to participants. Violence is a particular problem on university campuses. Visitors to Bangladesh should check with the U.S.A. Embassy in Dhakas Consular Section for updated data on planned political activities./p
pstrongMedical Facilities:/strong Medical facilities in Bangladesh are not sufficient even in tourist areas. Medical treatment, hospitals and doctorsmany times expect immediate cash money for health services. U.S.A. medical insurance for needs is not always accepted outside the US. Additional health insurance which specificallynbsp;covers overseas treatment has proven functional. It is also beneficial to have insurance for medical evacuation that pays for the extremely expensive emergency air evacuation to another country with better hospital facilities. Additional data on health disturbances can be acquirednbsp;from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions international Travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559./p
pstrong/strongstrongAdvisories, Areas of Instability and Travel Warnings:/strongstrong/strong Rates of unlawful activities in the country have usually been low compared to other countries. However, the crime situation in Dhaka and Chittigong is worsening and there are increasing incidents of crimes involving firearms. Visitors have not been especially targeted. The loss or theft of a U.S.A. passport abroad should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S.A. consulate or embassy. beneficial content on safeguarding private properties, protecting personal security, and other things while traveling is provided in the Department of State brochure, A Safe Trip Abroad and Tips for Visitors to South Asia. They are available from the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, the District of Colombia, USA 20402./p
pstrongDrug Penalties:/strong Visitors are impacted by the legal practices and laws of the countries in which they travel. Punishments for use, trafficking in, and possession of prohibited drugs are very rigorous in Bangladesh. Life imprisonment and death penalty can be imposed for some drug-related crimes. At a minimum, convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines./p
pstrongTraffic Safety and Road Conditions: /strongThe country has a limited road network, in part due to the difficulty in building and maintaining a transportation system all throughout the worlds largest flood plain. The streets of Dhaka are congested, with innumerable bicycle rickshaws travelling the limited road space with motorized vehicles. Because intercity roads are limited in area or scope and in poor condition, driving outside urban areas at night should be dangerous./p
pstrongRegistration:/strong U.S. Individuals can register at the United States of America Embassy in Dhaka and obtain updated knowledge on travel and security within Bangladesh./p
pstrongEmbassy Location:/strong The United States Embassy is found at the Diplomatic Enclave, Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka, phone (880-2) 884700-22./p