Emergencies

The Bangladesh government has officially launched the 999 emergency helpline.

Police, fire service and ambulance services will be available from any phone (mobile or fixed line) dialing the number.  The service will be monitored and managed by the police force of Bangladesh. The 999 number is completely ‘toll free’ and citizens will not need to pay a fee to use it... (more)

Emergency services for Maldivians are available at all times. High Commission of Maldives is located at House No. 20, Road No. 4, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh, and by telephone at (+88) 02 8832199 during regular hours. If you are a Maldivian citizen in need of urgent assistance, then you can contact the High Commission from the below emergency contact numbers. 

Emergency Contact Numbers:

(+88) 01 708120318 

(+88) 01 787674897

Emergency medical treatment may prove costly even in Bangladesh. Getting travel/medical insurance is advised for those who travel to Bangladesh. 

Maldivian citizens resident or traveling in  Bangladesh, Bhutan or Philippines are urged to register with the High Commission via email admin@maldivesb.org with your full name, ID Card no, Passport No, Address in Bangladesh, Purpose of visit, expected arrival and departure dates.


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