LGBTQ+ Safety in Bangladesh: what are the rules for travelers?

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LGBTQ+ Safety — Bangladesh

What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Bangladesh. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

LGBTQ+ Safety in Bangladesh: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

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.

§ US State Dept — Bangladesh

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