COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Bangladesh (2 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter the country.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers are subject to medical screening.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• COVID-19 test certificates issued in another country are accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Foreign nationals must produce a negative COVID-19 PCR and/or serology test result certificate (with English translation) obtained within 72 hours before arrival.

• Foreign nationals of Bangladesh heritage may have a No-Visa-Required certificate. These travellers will still need a medical certificate indicating a COVID-19 negative test result. If they arrive without the certificate or if they are showing symptoms, they must quarantine for 14 days at a government facility. Those passengers arriving with a certificate may self-isolate for 14 days at home.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• If passengers arrive without a negative test certificate or if they have any symptoms, they must quarantine for 14 days at a government facility. Those passengers arriving with a certificate may self-isolate for 14 days at home.

• Passengers arriving from COVID-19 affected countries are required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Arriving passengers will be assessed by health officials at the point of entry to determine whether passengers will self-quarantine or need to be taken to a government facility.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Passengers arriving in the country must complete Health Declaration Forms and Passenger Locator Forms provided by cabin crew.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Nepal is planning to resume regular flights with Bangladesh

• The government of Bangladesh has decided to resume flights with India.

• British Airways is planning to resume direct flights on the Dhaka-London route.

• Commercial flights between Bangladesh and a limited number of countries have resumed.

• The government has temporarily suspended international passenger flights from Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, Nepal and Thailand.

• The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has permitted flights to and from Dhaka.

• Flights with India operate under an air bubble agreement.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Land borders at Akhaura, Banglabandha, Benapole, Bhomra, Burimari, Darshana, Hili, Nakugaon, Roumari, Sharla, and Tamabil are currently closed.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• The government of Bangladesh has no plan to order a new lockdown. Several restrictions are in place, such as wearing masks at all public and private institutions, market places and other places of worship.

• The Government of Bangladesh has named Cox’s Bazar town as a red zone and imposed specific lockdown restrictions on the area.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• The Bangladeshi Government has imposed restrictions on public activities and movement across the country.

• Shopping malls, markets, and shops are permitted to operate with social distancing measures.

• Private and government offices, financial institutions, and factories are allowed to open while following health directives.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks are required.

• Public transportation, including buses, trains, ferries, is operating at reduced capacity. In red zones, public transport may be restricted.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Some hotels and guesthouses are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open with social distancing.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Some tourist sites have reopened.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums are open.

Places of worship open?

• No with exceptions

• Mosques and other places of worship are closed to citizens. Only official staff are permitted to enter.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing a face mask is mandatory in public, including private workplaces.

Others

• Bangladesh has extended the closure of schools and other educational institutions until 19 December.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.

To reduce the risk of infection by this virus if travelling in or from affected areas:

• Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.

• Wearing a mask (face covering) is recommended in public places and when social distancing is not possible.

• Wash hands frequently, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands).

• Older travellers and those with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease and should discuss travel to affected areas with their healthcare provider.

• Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop after visiting affected areas where transmission is occurring