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FCDO Bangladesh Travel Advisory – Seasonal Flash Floods, Energy Shortages & CHT Security (April–May 2026)

Occurred 30 Apr 2026·Detected 10 May 2026·
🇧🇩 Bangladesh – primarily northeast Bangladesh (Sylhet region) for flood risk; Chittagong Hill Tracts (Rangamati, Khagrachari, Bandarban) for security advisory1 reportEnded 11 May 2026
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The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Bangladesh travel advisory on 30 April 2026, adding new information on seasonal flash flooding risk in northeast Bangladesh including the Sylhet region due to pre-monsoon heavy rainfall. The advisory also warns of ongoing energy and fuel shortages causing transport disruption, and maintains an 'against all but essential travel' designation for the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Bandarban districts). Travellers are advised to monitor the Bangladesh Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre and take precautions around transport disruption from multiple concurrent risk factors.

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Impact verdict

Low impact. The advisory covers multiple lower-level risks (seasonal flooding, fuel shortages, regional security) with no major insured loss events confirmed. The Chittagong Hill Tracts restriction is longstanding, and the flash flood warning is precautionary rather than reporting a declared catastrophe.

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Affected countries

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

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