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FCDO updates Bangladesh advice: Durga Puja reference removed and Chittagong Hill Tracts travel warning retained
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What happened
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office reports it has removed information about the Hindu festival Durga Puja from its 'Warnings and insurance' page for Bangladesh.
Why it matters
If you're traveling to Bangladesh around Durga Puja or planning related activities, this change means you should not rely on that FCDO page for festival-specific warnings or insurance guidance and may need to consult other official or local sources.
Key details
- The update specifically removes content regarding Durga Puja from the 'Warnings and insurance' page.
- The change concerns festival-related information only; no other page content is specified in the feed.
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