High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka, Bangladesh; address House No. 10 Road No. 62, 1212, Dhaka; phone +2222296353. Head of mission: Mr. Dharmapala…
Head of mission: Mr. Dharmapala Weerakkody, High Commissioner (as of 2020)
Head of mission: Mr. Javed Kaiser Ally, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Sri Lanka is an appealing travel destination for some Bangladeshi visitors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. The island's tropical beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Sites attract a modest number of international tourists, making it an interesting option for a segment of Bangladesh's 171 million population.
Sri Lanka is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Bangladesh, but it has some safety concerns. According to the Global Peace Index, Sri Lanka ranks 99th out of 160 countries, while Bangladesh ranks slightly better at 91st. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Sri Lanka is 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Bangladesh's lower rate of 2.4. For female murders, Sri Lanka has a rate of 2.2, while data for Bangladesh is not available. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Sri Lanka has a slightly better score for mafia groups (4.0) compared to Bangladesh (5.5), but both countries have similar scores for state crime (7.0). In terms of human trafficking, Sri Lanka scores better (5.5) than Bangladesh (8.0). Overall, while Sri Lanka has some safety challenges, it remains a popular destination for tourists, and visitors from Bangladesh can travel there with appropriate precautions.