Welcome to Bangladesh

Follow the country’s serpentine rivers to discover the gems of Bangladesh. This lush, green destination has more than 700 waterways, making boat travel a key way to move about.

Explore the mangrove forests of Sundarbans National Park and perhaps glimpse a tiger or two. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Paharpur and the 15th century mosques of Bagerhat. Mix with the locals, make new friends and embrace the unpredictability and unhurried nature of Bangladesh.

Unique Facts

• Bangladesh has six seasons: summer, rainy season, autumn, cool season, winter and spring.
• The Cox Bazar Beach is the third-longest beach in the world.
• Hilsha fish curry is the national dish – hilsha is a fish related to herring.
• The world’s largest mangrove forest is in Bangladesh. It covers 539 square miles.
• The word Bangladesh means “the people of Bengal” in the local Bangla language. The country’s official name is the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Language

Bangladesh’s official language is Bengali.

When To Go

The best time to go to Bangladesh is July, October or December.

Airports

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Passport Validity

Passport must be valid at time of entry for six months beyond arrival date.

Visa Required By US Citizen?

Yes

Vaccinations

The CDC recommends the following vaccine for all travelers when visiting Bangladesh: Measles and routine vaccinations. Most travelers should receive Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines. Some travelers should receive the Cholera, Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis, Malaria, Yellow Fever and Rabies vaccines.

Electrical Outlets

Power plugs and sockets: types C, D, G and K. Standard voltage: 220V. Frequency: 50Hz.

Currency

Bangladeshi Taka

Getting Around

Be aware that road conditions are crowded, poorly maintained, lack shoulders, have sharp drop-offs and have barriers that are not signed. Roadways are shared between cars and human traffic.

Public transportation includes buses, trains, motorcycles, rickshaws and auto rickshaws, but these are not up to international safety standards. In particular, the Bangladeshi passenger rail system is old and overcrowded to an unsafe level.

Driver’s License

A valid US driver’s license and an international driving permit are required.

US Embassy Info

U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Madani Avenue,
Baridhara, Dhaka, 1212
Bangladesh
Telephone: +(88) (2) 5566-2000
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(88) (2) 5566-2000. When you hear the recorded message, press “0” to connect with the Embassy Duty Officer
Fax: +(88) (2) 5566-2907
DhakaACS@state.gov

Local Visitor Info

https://www.banglatourism.com.bd/

Local Emergency Phone Numbers

General Emergency: 999

Safety and Security

The US government assesses that there remains a credible terrorist threat against foreigners in Bangladesh. US citizens in Bangladesh should take precautions, remain vigilant and be alert to local security developments.