Bangladesh will hold national elections on 12 February, 2026. On 25 December, the Bangladesh National Party acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman is due to arrive in Dhaka. Only ticketed passengers will be allowed access to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from 1800 on 24 December for 24 hours. Large crowds and traffic disruptions are likely on routes from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Gulshan. Allow extra time for travel and carry travel documentation to show at police checkpoints.

We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel due to ongoing civil unrest, demonstrations and terrorism. The situation remains volatile, with an ongoing risk of protests and demonstrations across Bangladesh and a heightened risk of civil unrest and disorder (see ‘Safety’).

We advise:

Reconsider your need to travel to Bangladesh overall due to ongoing civil unrest, demonstrations and terrorism.