India, April 19 -- The US has issued a travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging citizens to reconsider their travel plans to the South Asian country amid risks of civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.

"Reconsider travel to Bangladesh due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk," the Department said in its travel advisory.

The US also issued 'Level 4: Do Not Travel' advisory for the Chittagong Hill Tract area due to fear of communal violence, crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and other security risks.

"Due to the risks, U.S. government employees working in Bangladesh are prohibited from non-essential travel within Dhaka outside of the diplomatic enclave," the advisory said.

"Due to the risks, U.S. government emplo...