Bangladesh: Bengali New Year celebrations April 14

Event

Bengali New Year, known locally as Pohela Boishakh, will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Saturday, April 14. Travel disruptions in Dhaka and other parts of the country are possible due to crowded conditions. The government has announced that it is implementing various security measures, including traffic restrictions and checkpoints around major celebratory events.

Advice

Due to the high risk of terrorism in Bangladesh, always be on guard when visiting sites deemed particularly likely to be targeted (public transportation, train stations, ports, airports, public or government buildings, embassies or consulates, international organizations, schools and universities, religious sites, markets, hotels and restaurants frequented by foreigners/Westerners, festivals, etc.). Remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities.