Bangladesh

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Traveling to Bangladesh? Land Connected.

Land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka with data already working, so you can book a ride, find your hotel, and message your hosts without hunting for a SIM shop. Your eSIM keeps maps, translation, and ride apps online from the moment you arrive. It is an easy fit for busy city days, river trips, and longer journeys outside Dhaka.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Pick a small plan for a short city stay in Dhaka, with enough data for maps, messaging, and ride bookings.
  • Choose a mid-size plan for a week of sightseeing, when you will use navigation and photo sharing every day.
  • Choose a larger plan for a longer trip or for travel to Cox's Bazar, Sylhet, or the Sundarbans region.
  • Top up or switch plans if your trip extends, rather than relying on hotel Wi-Fi alone.
  • Activate before departure so your phone connects as soon as you land in Dhaka.

Travel Highlights

  • Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka: a Mughal-era fort with gardens, a mosque, and a small museum in the old city.
  • Ahsan Manzil in Dhaka: the Pink Palace on the Buriganga River, once home to a prominent Dhaka family.
  • The Sundarbans: a vast mangrove forest along the coast, known for its river channels and wildlife.
  • Cox's Bazar: a long natural sea beach on the Bay of Bengal, popular for walks and sunset views.
  • Srimangal: a tea-growing area with green estates, lakes, and birdwatching around Lawachara National Park.

Getting Around

  • From Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to central Dhaka, use an app-booked car or a pre-booked taxi, and allow extra time for traffic.
  • In Dhaka, city travel relies on buses, CNG auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws for short local trips.
  • Yes, ride-hailing operates in Dhaka: Uber offers cars and motorbikes, and Pathao is a well-known local app, especially for motorbike rides through traffic.
  • Driving note: traffic in Dhaka is heavy and congested, so most visitors are better off using app-booked rides or a hired driver rather than driving themselves.

Safety and Practical Tips

Allow generous time for every journey in Dhaka, where traffic can turn a short distance into a long trip. Keep valuables out of sight in crowded markets and on busy streets, and agree on fares before starting a trip in a vehicle without an app-set price.

Drink bottled or treated water and be careful with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. During the monsoon season, heavy rain can disrupt roads and ferries, so check conditions before traveling outside the city.

Entry and Visa

Citizens of the United Kingdom, other European countries, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for tourism, business, or investment for a maximum of 30 days, subject to approval by immigration officers at entry. Other nationalities should check whether they need a visa in advance, and all travelers should confirm current requirements with an official source before booking.

Official information: Bangladesh High Commission, London.

Weather and Climate

  • Bangladesh has a tropical monsoon climate, with a hot and humid summer, a rainy monsoon season, and a cooler dry season.
  • The cooler dry months from November to February are generally the most comfortable time to visit, especially for Dhaka and outdoor sightseeing.
  • The monsoon brings heavy rain and high humidity, so summer and monsoon travel calls for a light rain jacket and quick-drying clothes.
  • Pack light, breathable clothing, sun protection, and sturdy walking shoes for city streets and uneven paths.

Money and Payments

  • The currency is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), and cash is still important for rickshaws, small shops, markets, and transport outside major hotels.
  • Cards are accepted at many larger hotels, restaurants, and shops in Dhaka, but smaller vendors and rural stops are usually cash-only.
  • ATMs are available in Dhaka and other cities, so carry enough small notes for daily spending.
  • Tipping is modest: a small amount for good service in restaurants and for drivers is welcome, but it is not built into bills in the same way as in the United States.