Embassy of the Netherlands in Dhaka, Bangladesh; address Road 90 House 49 Gulshan II, 1212, Dhaka; phone +88022222627. Head of mission: Ms. Irma van Dueren.
Head of mission: Ms. Irma van Dueren, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Netherlands, 6 Dec 2024)
The Netherlands is an appealing destination for some of the 171 million people in Bangladesh, thanks to its famous canals, tulip fields, windmills, and historic cities. Its unique combination of urban sophistication and rural charm draws millions of international visitors annually.
The Netherlands is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Bangladesh. It ranks 9th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. According to the Global Peace Index, the Netherlands is the 18th safest country out of 160, significantly safer than Bangladesh, which ranks 91st. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in the Netherlands is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Bangladesh. The Netherlands also has lower rates of female murders (0.4 in the Netherlands, data not available for Bangladesh). While both countries face organized crime, the Netherlands has a better overall index in this area. For instance, the state crime index is 2.5 for the Netherlands compared to 7.0 for Bangladesh, indicating a lower prevalence of state-related crime. Overall, tourists from Bangladesh can feel relatively safe while visiting the Netherlands, given its lower crime rates and higher safety rankings.