Is Bangladesh safe for solo female travelers?

Bangladesh can be a challenging destination for solo female travelers due to significant cultural differences and some safety concerns including occasional harassment and relatively high crime rates. Overall, while the locals are generally friendly, it's advisable to exercise caution, respect local customs and dress modestly to avoid unwanted attention. Personal safety can vary greatly depending on the area so it's important to research your destination and perhaps consider joining a guided tour for a safer experience.

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How safe is Bangladesh for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.1 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Bushra

Bushra

Bangladesh

Sylhet, Group travel

Sylhet is one of the Safest City of Bangladesh. One can explore Jaflong, Sadapathor, Bisnakandi, Ratargul, etc. Ratargul is the 2nd largest swamp forest in Bangladesh. 3 days plan to explore: Day 1 - Sadapathor & Ratargul Day 2 - Jaflong & Rangpani Day 3 - Bisnakandi & Lokkhonchora

Posted: May 20, 2024Experienced: April, 2024
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Portland_Annie

Portland_Annie

United States

Dhaka, Solo travel

I traveled to Bangladesh to speak at a conference. There was some political demonstrations going on.while I was there because it was close to a big election and I was asked to stay in the hotel, however I did travel a bit and felt safe.

Posted: March 7, 2024Experienced: October, 2023
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How safe is Bangladesh for women?

Local safety index

2.1 /5

Based on 8 local experiences

Local crime index

2.7 /5

Based on 8 local experiences

Dhaka

Not much safe at night but quite safe during the day since it’s a poor country it’s not a quite travel destination we go abroad to travel we don’t usually see foreigners coming here for vacations no party scene here

Posted: February 4, 2026
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Rodela

Rodela

Dhaka

dhaka is safe unless you are walking alone in the night past 1 am other than that if you have. friend with you it’s not a problem. and then places like mohammad our is dangerous and is prone to danger but other than these it’s safeee

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Francesca

Francesca

Dhaka

Most peole are muslim in Dhaka. Here the culture it's different. I didn't stay too long to understand well the situation, but I never heard about someone that was robbed, but as a woman I don't feel safe to go around alone.

Posted: June 4, 2025
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Dipa

Madhabdi

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