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The United States lowered its travel advisory for Bangladesh from Level 3 to Level 2 on Thursday, citing improved security conditions in most parts of the country.
The revised advisory now urges US citizens to exercise increased caution instead of reconsidering travel.
Sergio Gor, the US special envoy to South and Central Asia and ambassador to India, said the decision reflected more stable conditions on the ground.
Gor announced the change after meeting Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka.
The State Department, however, continued to warn travelers about risks linked to crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.
Several areas remained under the highest Level 4 advisory, which advises US citizens not to travel.
These included the Chittagong Hill Tracts, refugee camps near Cox’s Bazar and areas along the border with Myanmar.
The updated advisory indicated an improvement in Bangladesh’s overall security situation while maintaining restrictions in locations considered particularly dangerous.
