Bangladesh

Money in Bangladesh

Currencie(s): Bangladeshi taka

Should I exchange money before I travel? Although this depends on many factors, including which currencies you want to convert and which country you are travelling from, generally speaking exchanging your money AFTER you travel will provide you with a more favourable exchange rate.

The rule is simple: the more common the currency is, the cheaper it will be. So, for example, if you are travelling from the Belgium to Bangladesh and want to buy some Bangladeshi taka here, you will pay less for it in Bangladesh, as this is the currency that you will find everywhere. At the same time your EUR will become rare and valuable, which means that you will get more money for them.

Looking for advice about exchanging Bangladeshi taka? Discover our tips in our article about currency exchange.

Corruption: Bangladesh has a corruption score of 74/100.
If your itinerary runs through Bangladesh, be very careful: threats to your well-being may come from muggers and police officers alike. According to Transparency International, Bangladesh is one of the most corrupt nations around the world.

Bangladesh is concidered to be a relatively dangerous country, with a Global Peace Index of 2.13 out of 4.
This report is the only one of its kind that measures how dangerous or safe a nation is based on 23 different indicators, including political terror, deaths from internal conflict, murder rate, and ease of access to small arms and light weapons.

Language in Bangladesh

Language(s): Bengali

Food & Drinks in Bangladesh

Experiencing the local culture is a huge part of travelling and trying traditional food is largely connected with that cultural experience. Visitors to the UK always want to eat fish and chips, Vietnamese pho is the big pull for travellers in Vietnam, and here in Belgium it’s all about fries. Supporting the local community is a really important aspect of travel. So please make sure you taste at least 1 of the 6 National dishes: Rice And Ilish, Shorshe Ilish, Machh Bhaja, Machher Jhol, Bhuna & Chicken Korma

Tap Water: Do not drink. According the the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - USA, Source), you might want to drink bottled water because travellers' diarrhoea, hepatitis A, typhoid and cholera are among the illnesses that can be transmitted with bad water.

It's not just what you drink:

• Check that natural bodies of water are safe before you swim
• Be picky with the water you use to brush your teeth
• Wash your dentures or ice your drinks
• Keep your mouth closed in the shower, and always use soap!

Drinking age: Doesn't matter, drinking is banned in BangladeshAlcohol is illegal for Muslims and purchase by others is highly restricted. Non-Muslim tourists are allowed to bring two bottles of alcohol for personal use.

Religion in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a religious country. According to the Gallup Poll in 2009 research, 100% of the population thinks religion is important in their daily life. More info about this study can be found here. The religous adherents are Muslim 83%, Hindu 16%, other 1% (1998)

From beautiful cathedrals in Italy to majestic temples in India, the world is filled with holy places that are important to the religions of the world. Maybe you are not religious yourself, or maybe you are visiting places where people celebrate different religions. Learning to look without gawking, see without ogling can be the difference between being accepted as a visitor, and being resented as an intruder. That's why we've written an article about the impact of religion on your travel plans.

This article also mentions how tattoo's, some style of clothing and other religous simbols can be extremely taboo.

Sex & Relationships in Bangladesh

Age of Consent: 14 years.
At the age of 14, an individual is considered mature enough in Bangladesh to consent to sex. Sexual relations with someone under the Age of Consent are considered statutory rape.

Same-sex marriage (also known as gay marriage) is not legalized in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh scores a -8/10 on the 'Gay Travel Index'.
Please note: Certain cities, tourist areas and resorts can sometimes be LGBTQ+ friendly even when the laws in Bangladesh are very anti-LGBTQ+. In all cases, do your research, check official government data for up-to-date news and if you feel apprehensive consider travelling to a more LGBTQ+ friendly country.

National Sports in Bangladesh

While travelling through Bangladesh you'll be experiencing a foreign culture, rather than looking in from the outside as a temporary visitor. You'll discover new places, come in contact with new religions, explore intriguing destinations and experience culinary delights. You'll be immersed in a totally new culture .. and one aspect we shouldn't forget about is sports!

A lot of countries and cultures have an obsession with sports, almost reaching religious proportions. In this case, Kabaddi is Bangladesh their national sport.

Other practical tips for Bangladesh

Timezone: UTC+06:00
TIP: Think about the time difference before planning your trip. Imagine you’re finally in Bangladesh – but all you want to do is sleep! Travelling into a different time zone can be a real burden. The only way to truly adjust in 24 hours or less is to prepare before you go, so check out our tips that outline how to quickly adjust to a new time zone.

Driving: Right-hand traffic.

Remember: this country uses the metric system. Depending where you're from - distances, speed, and liquid quantities might be differend from the system you're used to. Find out how you should convert this unit system.

Power adapters and converters: 220 V (50 Hz), Plug A / C / D / G / K
When travelling to Bangladesh, electronic devices might be necessary to document the incredible sights or to stay in contact with friends and family members back home. Most electronics like Phones, laptop computers and hair tools do not come cheap, so it's incredibly important to make sure your device is compatible with this type of outlets - 220 V (50 Hz), Plug A / C / D / G / K. You can read our guide about travel adapters and converters to determine which types you need for your next trip!

Weather: Currently haze, with a temperature between 32 and 32°C (89.6 and 89.6°F)

Pollution (PM2.5 fine dust particles): 60.85 µg/m3
PM2.5 Fine dust particulates can be carried deep into the lungs where they can cause inflammation and a worsening of the condition of people with heart and lung diseases. The smaller the particles the deeper they travel into the lungs, with more potential for harm. Note that the World Health Organisation's guideline value is 20 µg/m3. So be carefull when travelling to Bangladesh. Make sure you are prepared by reading our article about effective strategies for a healthier trip.

Fly to Bangladesh

Planning a trip to Bangladesh? Here is a list of 1 large airports you can fly to.

• DAC - Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

List of cities in Bangladesh

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