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Bangladesh · Assessed 13 October 2026
63
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, an area made up of the districts of: Rangamati Khagrachari Bandarban Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.”
Updated 2026-10-09T10:14:33Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
“Canada's official risk level for Bangladesh: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:33.120000-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateWhile the homicide rate is low, the crime index is moderate, suggesting a risk of street crime.
Pickpocketing
ModerateCrowds in markets and transport hubs are potential hotspots for pickpocketing and bag-snatching.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
70/100
A high percentage of people feel safe walking alone after dark, indicating a generally positive perception of personal safety.
Rajshahi is moderately safe for travelers, with risks primarily related to petty crime, road safety, and health concerns.
While Rajshahi has a relatively low homicide rate, travelers should be aware of potential petty crime and exercise caution on the roads. The city's air quality is poor, and health precautions are advised. Some government advisories highlight broader safety concerns for Bangladesh, though Rajshahi itself does not appear to be a specific focus of these warnings.
Recent developments
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Full briefing
Rajshahi's safety profile indicates a moderate risk environment for travelers. While the city experiences a relatively low homicide rate and a majority of residents report feeling safe walking alone after dark, there are specific concerns to be aware of. The crime index suggests a moderate risk of street crime, and travelers should remain vigilant, particularly in crowded areas like markets and transport hubs, where pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur.
Recent incidents highlight some safety issues. In July 2026, a concerning report of a gang rape emerged, and student protests at Rajshahi University disrupted rail services. Police meetings in August 2026 reviewed the local crime situation, and a June 2026 incident involved an attack on restaurants. These events, while not necessarily targeting tourists, underscore the need for situational awareness.
Health and environmental factors also warrant attention. Rajshahi's air quality is rated as unhealthy, and travelers with respiratory sensitivities should take precautions. The CDC has issued global alerts for Polio, Dengue, and Measles, advising travelers to ensure they are up-to-date on vaccinations and take preventative measures. Additionally, the World Bank Governance Indicators point to challenges with the rule of law and control of corruption, which may manifest as bribery during interactions with public officials.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Rajshahi districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Rajshahi safety map.
ChandrimacautionResidential area; exercise normal precautions, especially after dark.
PabacautionPeri-urban area; be aware of surroundings, particularly in less populated parts.
KashiadangacautionMixed residential and commercial; standard safety measures recommended.
RajparasaferGenerally safe, known for educational institutions and government offices.
BoaliasaferCentral area, considered safe for visitors with good infrastructure.
MotiharsaferHome to Rajshahi University, generally safe with a student presence.
07 · After Dark
75% of people in Bangladesh say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2019).
While the homicide rate is low, the crime index is moderate, suggesting a risk of street crime.
After dark, be most careful around Chandrima, Paba, Kashiadanga. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Rajshahi is moderately safe for travelers, with risks primarily related to petty crime, road safety, and health concerns. While Rajshahi has a relatively low homicide rate, travelers should be aware of potential petty crime and exercise caution on the roads. The city's air quality is poor, and health precautions are advised. Some government advisories highlight broader safety concerns for Bangladesh, though Rajshahi itself does not appear to be a specific focus of these warnings. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Rajshahi report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Rajshahi ranks #1 of 6 Bangladesh destinations we've assessed, scoring 63/100. See the Bangladesh safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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