Archive · 30 May 2025
Chinese Embassy Warns Citizens Against Marrying in Bangladesh
The Chinese embassy in Bangladesh told Chinese men to be careful about marrying women from Bangladesh.
They warned that some people might try to trick them with fake promises of a wife.
These scams involve marriage agencies that are illegal in China, and can lead to financial problems or even trouble with the law in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has serious laws against human trafficking, and getting involved in illegal cross-border marriages can result in arrest.
The reminder came after a campaign by China against trafficking of women.
The Chinese embassy in Bangladesh issued a reminder to Chinese citizens against cross-border marriages with Bangladeshi women.
The reminder cautions against marriage agencies and online scams promising foreign brides.
Chinese law prohibits marriage agencies from facilitating cross-border matchmaking services.
The embassy highlights Bangladesh's strict laws against human trafficking related to illegal cross-border marriages.
The advisory follows a campaign by China's Ministry of Public Security against trafficking of women from neighboring countries.
- Who
- The Chinese embassy in Bangladesh advised Chinese citizens.
- What
- The embassy reminded Chinese citizens about the dangers of cross-border marriages with Bangladeshi women.
- When
- The advisory was issued recently.
- Where
- Bangladesh.
- Why
- To warn against marriage scams and human trafficking concerns.
- Issued by
- Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh
- Target Audience
- Chinese citizens in Bangladesh
- Main warning
- Avoid cross-border marriage scams
- Legal Concern
- Human trafficking and illegal marriage practices
- Chinese Law
- No agencies can engage in cross-border marriage matchmaking
- Action Advised
- Report scams to Chinese public security