Embassy of Iraq in Dhaka, Bangladesh; address House #43, Suhrawardy Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, 1212, Dhaka; phone +880241080731. Head of mission…
Head of mission: Shakir Qasim Mahdi, Ambassador (as of 2010)
Iraq offers a unique blend of ancient history and cultural heritage, featuring sites like Babylonian ruins and the scenic Mesopotamian plains. While it has significant tourism potential, its appeal may be limited to a specific segment of Bangladesh's 171 million population.
Iraq is generally considered unsafe for tourists, including those from Bangladesh. The Global Peace Index ranks Iraq 148th out of 160 countries, significantly lower than Bangladesh, which ranks 91st. In terms of crime statistics, Iraq has a murder rate of 10.1 per 100,000 people, compared to Bangladesh's much lower rate of 2.4. Additionally, Iraq faces challenges with organized crime, scoring worse than Bangladesh in various categories such as crime networks (Iraq 7.5 vs. Bangladesh 5.5) and state crime (Iraq 8.0 vs. Bangladesh 7.0). Given these factors, potential tourists from Bangladesh should exercise caution and thoroughly assess the safety situation before considering travel to Iraq.