Bangladesh Is Capping Fuel Sales Just as Durga Puja Starts on 16 October, Here's What the UK Tells Travellers

Safety & Advisories The FCDO updated Bangladesh advice on 9 October: crowds 16–21 October, fuel sale caps, Middle East airspace disruption and flood risk. Insurance fine… By Kevin Crow · Oct 10, 2026 Read the full story

The UK Foreign Office updated its Bangladesh travel advice on 9 October 2026 to flag Durga Puja, 16 to 21 October , alongside caps on fuel sales that may delay transport. Bangladesh as a whole is not on the FCDO's avoid list, but three districts of the… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What does the FCDO say about Durga Puja?

Expect large crowds, increased security and traffic disruption around festival sites and Hindu temples from 16 to 21 October. The page states there has been intercommunal violence during previous festivals, and it tells travellers to stay alert, avoid crowds… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

How do the fuel caps affect your trip?

They can slow you down, so build in slack. The FCDO says Bangladesh faces energy and fuel shortages linked to global supply disruptions, and that measures including caps on fuel sales may cause transport delays. Its advice is to plan ahead, allow extra time… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Could Middle East airspace closures hit your flight?

Yes, even if Bangladesh is your only destination. The FCDO says escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures and delayed and cancelled flights, and tells you to check the advice for any transit countries… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Is it safe to go, and what about the floods?

For most of the country the FCDO does not advise against travel, so the answer for a careful visitor is yes, with extra planning. The flood warning is specific: flash floods and landslides have affected parts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Cox's Bazar and… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What if you are linking Bangladesh with Nepal?

Many travellers pair Dhaka with Kathmandu. The same rule applies on both legs: festival weeks fill flights and roads, and early bookings protect you. For Nepal, autumn is the best trekking season, and our guides can fit a route around your arrival date, for… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

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