US eases BD travel advisory to Level 2

The United States has downgraded its travel advisory for Bangladesh from Level 3 ('Reconsider Travel") to Level 2 ("Exercise Increased Caution'), reflecting an improvement in the country's overall travel conditions, according to a Foreign Ministry press release issued on Thursday night, reports BSS.

The government viewed the revised advisory, describing it as international recognition of its continued efforts to enhance security, maintain stability and create a conducive environment for international travel, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.

According to the Foreign Ministry, the decision also signals growing US confidence in Bangladesh's overall security situation and stability.

According to the release, the decision came after a productive bilateral meeting in Dhaka between Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and US President's Special Envoy on South and Central Asian Affairs Sergio Gor.

Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir was present during the discussion.