Bangladesh

Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Bangladesh are particularly severe, including long jail, heavy fines, or death, with mandatory jail even for small amounts.

Death penalty possible; mandatory jail even for small amounts.

Possessing or importing drugs is illegal in Bangladesh — even medical marijuana with a US prescription.

Drug offenses can carry long jail sentences, heavy fines, or even death.

Bangladesh has no prohibitions on specific medications, but carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription; counterfeit medication exists, so buy from major pharmacies and hospitals.

It is a serious crime to bring weapons into Bangladesh — including guns, ammunition, swords, knives, fireworks, and explosives.

You must declare US$5,000 or more when entering Bangladesh; on exit you must declare US$7,000 or more in foreign currency and 5,000 or more Bangladeshi taka.

All drones are highly regulated in Bangladesh and subject to import and flight restrictions; failing to get import/flight permission can mean detention, arrest, and confiscation.

Detention, arrest, and confiscation possible.

Alcohol is strictly regulated in Bangladesh: foreign visitors and non-Muslim citizens over 21 may drink only in licensed venues and may need a liquor permit; alcohol is banned for Muslims.

Do not bring e-cigarettes or vaping devices into Bangladesh — the US embassy lists them alongside illegal drugs as items not to bring into the country.

An International Driving Permit is required to drive in Bangladesh, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal — it can lead to immediate incarceration.

DUI: immediate incarceration.

You may be questioned if you photograph certain buildings in Bangladesh — including military facilities, embassies, police stations, shipyards, traffic inspection facilities, and airports; use caution photographing government facilities generally.

Risk of detention.

Consensual same-sex sexual activity is criminalized in Bangladesh, with penalties up to life imprisonment and no legal protections based on sexual orientation.

Up to life imprisonment.

Bangladesh is a majority-Muslim country: dress modestly — women should cover shoulders and legs in public — and respect customs and laws during Ramadan.