{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/bangladesh/khulna","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:09:15.335Z","place":{"city":"Khulna","country":"Bangladesh","countryCode":"BD","lat":22.80979,"lon":89.56439},"safety":{"score":48,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":38,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":49,"travellerSentiment":{"score":41,"label":"Cautious and vigilant","summary":"Recent arrests of armed robbery gang members and police anti-crime drives signal an environment where visitors must remain on guard. 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Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":45,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":40,"display":"40 / 100 (Cautious and vigilant)","year":null,"score":40,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Moderately unsafe — Khulna faces elevated risks from armed robbery gangs, organized extortion, and recent political violence; careful planning and heightened street vigilance are essential.","summary":"Khulna's composite safety score (59/100) reflects moderate conditions, but recent crime reports reveal specific dangers: armed robbery gangs are active, extortion is widespread under political patronage, and violent incidents have occurred. Visitors must exercise consistent caution.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Armed robbery gangs are active; a robbery gang chief was arrested with a firearm in July 2026. Risk is highest in central commercial areas, transport hubs, and after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Bag-snatching and pickpocketing are common in crowded buses, auto-rickshaws, and markets, especially during peak hours and monsoon season when transport is congested."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":["Khan Jahan Ali shrine after dark (crocodile hazard — child death June 2026; unlit isolated areas)","Port and industrial zones after dark (gang activity, theft, organized crime)","Isolated alleys and unpaved roads at all hours (assault risk)"],"scams":["Drugging or spiking of food/drinks by strangers","Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded transport and markets","Overcharging foreigners for taxis, rickshaws, and other services","Fake or unofficial transport operators"],"zones":[{"name":"Khulna City Center (Sadar)","level":"caution","note":"Administrative hub; notorious robbery gang chief arrested with firearm July 2026; organized extortion ongoing"},{"name":"Khan Jahan Ali","level":"caution","note":"Historic shrine area; crocodile killed child June 2026 — animal relocated but avoid after dark"},{"name":"Sonadanga","level":"caution","note":"Commercial district; high pickpocketing and theft risk in crowds"},{"name":"Port Area","level":"caution","note":"Industrial/commercial zone; organized crime and opportunistic theft risk; avoid after dark"},{"name":"Rail Gate","level":"caution","note":"Transit hub; high theft and pickpocketing risk in bus terminals and crowds"},{"name":"VIP Road Area","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential/commercial; moderate-to-high crime; reasonable for daytime visits"},{"name":"Shahi Eid Gah","level":"caution","note":"Residential area; general city crime precautions required"}]}}