Bangladesh Travel Guide 🇧🇩
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Bangladesh — Dhaka, Sundarbans, Cox’s Bazar, culture, visas, transport & budget
🌤 Live Weather — Dhaka
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Dhaka
🌏 Region Type River plains · deltas · forests
💱 Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
🗣 Language Bengali (English in cities)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+6
🔌 Plug Type Type C · D · G — 230V
Famous for: Sundarbans mangrove forest · Cox’s Bazar beach · Old Dhaka · river life · vibrant street food
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-on-arrival (many nationalities) E-Visa available Passport valid 6+ months- Return ticket & hotel booking may be asked
- Travel insurance recommended
- Cash proof may be required at immigration
Check eligibility for visa-on-arrival before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Feb Best weather · cool & dry
☀️ Mar–Apr Warm & humid
🌧 Jun–Sep Monsoon season
🍃 Oct Post-rain green landscapes
Avoid river & forest travel during peak monsoon.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — BDT 2,000–3,500 / ₹1,500–₹2,700 / $18–32 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — BDT 4,500–8,000 / ₹3,500–₹6,200 / $40–75 per day
- 👑 Luxury — BDT 12,000+ / ₹9,300+ / $110+ per day
Dhaka is more expensive than smaller towns & coastal regions.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Dhaka Old City Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Cox’s Bazar Srimangal Tea Gardens Sylhet Highlands Rangamati & Chittagong Hill Tracts🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights between major cities
- Rickshaws & taxis in urban areas
- Intercity buses & trains
- River launches on major waterways
Traffic congestion in Dhaka — plan extra travel time.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Grameenphone · Robi · Banglalink
- Tourist SIM available at airport
- Good 4G in cities
- Rural areas may have weaker signal
Passport required for SIM registration.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in malls & hotels
- ATMs available in major cities
- Carry small notes for rickshaws & markets
Exchange money only at authorized counters.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Biriyani
- Bhuna khichuri
- Hilsa fish curry
- Pitha sweets
- Street snacks & tea stalls
Food is flavorful — spices & mustard oil are common.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)
- Eid celebrations
- Language Movement Day
- Durga Puja (regional)
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Generally friendly & welcoming
- Beware overcharging by taxis
- Keep valuables secure in crowded bazaars
- Follow local cultural norms
Avoid remote river travel at night.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Dress modestly
- Remove shoes inside homes & shrines
- Ask permission before photos
- Right-hand greetings preferred
🎒 What to Pack
- Light breathable clothing
- Rain jacket (monsoon)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Universal power adapter
Humidity is high — pack quick-dry fabrics.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical & humid
- Cooler winter season
- Heavy monsoon rainfall
- Warm summers
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Dhaka Old City & riverfront
- Day 2 — Museums & heritage sites
- Day 3 — Srimangal tea gardens
- Day 4 — Sylhet & hills
- Day 5 — Cox’s Bazar beach
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 999
👮 Police 999
🔥 Fire 999
🧳 Tourist Help Local Tourism Offices
❓ FAQs
Is Bangladesh budget-friendly?
Yes — one of the most affordable destinations in Asia.
Is English spoken?
Yes in cities · less common in rural regions.
Can I drink tap water?
No — always use bottled or filtered water.
Is Bangladesh safe?
Generally safe — locals are welcoming & helpful.