COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
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- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
- Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
- Feb. 20, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
- Feb. 17, 2025, midnight Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
- Dec. 16, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.
[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).
Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.
Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Warning about the increase in general crimes
March 4, 2025, 7:06 p.m.
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■Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh ○During business hours (Sunday to Thursday 9:00 to 17:45) *Counter services available until 17:00 Embassy (main) 880-2-2222-60010
Email: consular@dc.mofa.go.jp
○ Outside office hours (Sunday through Thursday other than the above hours, as well as Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays)
Emergency number 880-961-099-8492
Embassy website:
https://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Electronic registration and change of residence notification (stays of 3 months or more):
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
Tabi-regi registration/change (for trips of less than 3 months):
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
Caution regarding Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) rallies
Feb. 23, 2025, 9:21 p.m.
2月24日（月）午後2時30分よりダッカ管区グルシャン２DCCマーケット付近においてBNPが約3,000人規模の集会を行うとの情報に接しています。同時間帯は集会場所及びその周辺において交通渋滞の発生が予想されます。
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大使館（代表）880－2－2222－60010
メール：consular@dc.mofa.go.jp
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緊急電話880－961－099－8492
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Caution regarding clashes during Ramadan and increased political activity
Feb. 23, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
1. In Bangladesh, although no official decision has been made at this time, Ramadan is expected to take place from around Sunday, March 2nd to around Monday, March 31st (※).
In the past, many terrorist attacks have occurred around the world during and around the month of Ramadan. In Bangladesh, a terrorist attack occurred in Dhaka on Friday, July 1, 2016, killing many foreigners, including Japanese nationals. Friday is the day of collective prayer for Muslims, and the terrorist attack occurred on the last Friday of Ramadan, so special caution is required.
*The duration of the month of Ramadan depends on lunar observations, so the above dates may be subject to change at the last minute.
For details, please refer to the Overseas Safety Information (wide area information) dated February 17th, "Caution regarding overseas travel and stays during Ramadan."
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2025C002.html
2. In February, there were a series of attacks on Awami League-related facilities, including the vandalism at Dhanmondi 32 by protesters against the party's political activities on February 5. Clashes between student organizations of political parties have also occurred one after another at universities in Bangladesh.
As the interim government and political parties continue to hold talks to reach an agreement on a reform plan, political parties and students are stepping up their political activities in anticipation of the next general election. It is possible that the frequency of demonstrations and rallies will increase across the country, leading to the outbreak of various clashes.
3. For Japanese nationals residing in Japan, in light of 1 and 2 above, please obtain the latest relevant information from the media, etc., and avoid places where a large number of people gather, including religious or political party related facilities and rallies, as much as possible, to avoid being caught up in unforeseen circumstances. If you come across a demonstration or rally, please take steps to ensure your own safety, such as by immediately evacuating from the scene.
If you encounter any unusual circumstances, please contact the Embassy immediately.
This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with Tabi-Regi.
■ Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh Consular Section During business hours (Sunday to Thursday 9:00 to 17:45) * Counter services are available until 17:00 Embassy (main office) 880-2-2222-60010
*Outside of business hours (Sunday through Thursday other than the above hours, as well as Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays)
Emergency number 880-961-099-8492
Embassy website:
https://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Electronic registration and change of residence notification (stays of 3 months or more):
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
Tabi-regi registration/change (travel less than 3 months):
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
