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Hi I am a Thai holding Thai ordinary passport. I will take a flight of biman from nepal to Bkk and have a transit for 1 day about 24 hours period (1 aftertoon, a night and 1 morning). Whether I needs the VISA in case i am within airport. And if I would like to go outside the airport, can I get transit visa at Dhaka airport. Is there any counter for transit VISA there?

travelling to kolkata via dhaka from hong kong.. do I need a transit visa if the connecting flight is different.

How Can I go to Doulotdia at Rajbari District From Comilla ?

Hi, I want to visit in Dhaka,Bangladesh for sight seeing and shopping. My question is can I go to Dhaka without tourist visa,

Hey guys, I'm flying into Dhaka and will have two full days to explore the city. I've drawn up a list of the places I want to visit however seeing as I've never been to Dhaka before I was wondering if you think it'd be advisable to hire a local guide to take me around so I don't spend half my time getting lost. Places I want to visit; - Sadarghat River station. - Buriganga River - Ship repair yard - Karwan bazar - Korail slum - Kamlapur station area - Hindu street - Chawalk bazar. If you can help with where I'd go about hiring a guide and how much you think the rate would be? Many thanks to anyone who can help. Jon.

I will be travelling for the first time to dhaka this month, basically it's work but I intend to extend my stay for some sight seeing. Would like to know how much money do i need to bring to be sufficient for 6 days. Is credit card, widely accepted?

Any suggestions. Can I purchase SIM at airport

I will be going to Dhaka for work trip and intend to extend 1-2 for sightseeing. Is it safe? Any recommendations for places to visit?

Hi everyone, I am landing in Dhaka at 2am next Wednesday and I was wondering are there airport shuttles avaialble to Pan Pacific Sonargon Hotel. I emailed the hotel directly but never got a response. How much would a taxi cost in tk/usd? Thanks, Ron

Hi guys! I was offered a 2-month job in Bangladesh (mainly Dhaka with travels to rural areas). Given I'm pregnant, I cannot be vaccinated for diphtheria+tetanus and typhoid. When it comes to typhoid, I need to be careful with food and drinks; yet, diphtheria can be transmitted through air. Any information on the risk to get diphtheria and typhoid in Bangladesh? Thanks!

We are trying to find a guide to see the Mru people down the Matamuri River close to the town of Alikadam south of Bandarban. It takes 7 days to get a permit so we can't wait till we arrive to find a local guide. The guides at guidetours say that area is too far for them to get a permit as they work around their Hillside Resort in Bandarban. Any help on a name and email for a guide would be so much appreciated. We only want to spend a couple of days. Asian Pacific Tours has a 5 day trip for 2500.00 per person and one other agency listed their 5 day trip as 895.00 per person. Normally we would just go to the Alikadam market and find a local to take us but without the permit we would not be allowed to visit that area. Any ideas? thanks so so much

I been trying to get appointment on indian embassy in bangladesh and i can never get an appointment with them. When I walk into their office they say only get appointment on the internet website so i go to their website and it does NOT work for me at all. One time I had to fly to nepal to get to india from bangladesh all because of the indian website not working i had to spent money on a plane ticket to nepal. I have the website for the indian embassy in bangladesh, if anybody tries it and it works then let me know I will give you a thumbs up. The website is indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa... I tried 60 times before and it didnt work that was 3 months ago now I am trying again and it still is not working for me. How can i get an appointment with them? Us embassy cant give me an appointment i already talked to them. How can i get an appointment with indian embassy to get a visa if the website isnt working?

I have wanted to rent an apartment in Bangladesh, and almost every place I want to rent in the foreighn areas or areas where upperclass people live they want like 2 months advance, and some places with a security guard wants about 500 us dollars to move in. I have rented apartments before without advance in the villages but why is it in these upperclass areas of the city they want 2 months advance? Now I rented one apartment in the city I paid 2 months advance and I do not even know if i will get that back once I leave and I am a poor person. Almost every place that wants to rent to me they want advance money. Can a lawyer help me get the advance money back if the owner does not want to give it? Is it a scam with foreighners because only in areas where foreighners live they ask for 2 months advance or more.

Hello, Planning a private tour to Bangladesh with driver and guide. This is what we are thinking of doing....any suggestions, additions, deletions...don't hold back. Thank you. Day 1: Receive & welcome: Arrive Dhaka Airport. Reception and transfer to Sheraton Hotel. Overnight at Sheraton Hotel. Day 2: Full Day city Sightseeing: Full day city sightseeing covering Sadarghata Terminal, Pink palace, Dhakeshawari Hindu Temple, Lalbag Mughol Fort, Curzon Hall, Central Shahid Minar and the distinctive Notational Parliament Building. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch drive to Savar to visit National Memorial and the Brass Metal works at Dhanmarai (If time permits). Overnight at Sheraton hotel. Day3: Dhaka-Sonargaon After breakfast drive to Sonargaon by A/C Micro. Visit the historical Panam city and Sonargaon Folk-art Museum and complex.Cruise in the river Megna from baddyar bazar by wooden country boat. Overnight at Sheraton Hotel. Day 4: Dhaka- Bogra After breakfast drive to Bogra by A/C micro passing through the panoramic Jamuna Bridge (the 11th longest in the world) via Shirajgonj. After lunch visit Mohasthangar archaeological sites and the museum. You can also visit the Vashu Vihara near th Mohasthangarh. Overnight and dinner at Naz garden hotel. Day 5: Bogra-Rangpur-Dinajpur After breakfast drive to Rangpur. Visit the Tajhat Zaminder Palace. Drive to Dimla Kalibarri via Gangachura and Domar. You can also visit the attractive Tista Barrage. After Tajhat sighseeing Drive to Kantajir Mondir and visit the ornamented terracotta temple. Over night on Parjatan hotel Dinajpur. Day 6: Dinajpur-Paharpur-Rajshahi: After breakfast drive to paharpur the largest single monasteries south of Himalays (world heritage site). After Paharpur sightseeing drive towards Rajshahi. visit the spectacular Varendra research museum (if time permits) and the fine silk industry.Evening walk through the bank of Padma river to enjoy the sunset. Overnight at Hotel Parjatan hotel Rajshahi. Day 7: Rajshahi-Puthia-Khulna After break fast sightseeing at Puthia. Visit Puthia palace, Shiva temple and others terracotta temple in Puthia. After sightseeing drive towards Khulna. En-route you can visit the wonderful Bagha Mosque. Over night at Khulna. Day 8: Sundarbans After Early breakfast drive to Mongla to avail the boat for full day safari tour to Sundarbans forest. Lunch on the boat. Return Mongla by evening and overnight stay in Khulna. Day 9: Khulna-Bagerhat-Dhaka Morning after breakfast Bagerhat Sightseeing visit the Sixty Domb Mosque (world heritage site), shrine of Khan Jahan Ali. After Bagerhat sightseeing drive towards Dhaka. Upon arrival Dhaka check in to the hotel. Over night stay on hotel sheraton. Day 10: Dhaka- Srimongal: After breakfast drive to Sreemangal by land transport through the green valley and terraced tea garden at Srimangal where there are lots of attractions for nature loving tourist. This is an ideal place for eco-tourism. Upon arrival in Srimongal check in to the hotel. After lunch visit tea garden and MonipuriTribal villages and Lawachara forest at Srimangal. Over night stay at Srimangal. Day 11: Srimongal-Moinamoti-Chittagong: Morning after breakfast drive towards Chittagong. En-route visit the most impressive archaeological sites Shalban Vihara at Moinamoti Lalmai hill range. There are more than 50 archaeological spots like Shalban Vihara, Kutila Mura, Ananda Vihara which are very important for studies of Buddhism. Upon arrival chittagong check into the hotel. Day 12: Chittagong-Rangamatti,Cruise on Kaptai lake: After breakfast drive to Rangamati hill district which is 77km distance from Chittagong. This is a unique place for holidays. After fresh up we will offer you the most fascinating boat cruise in the Kaptai Lake with its splendid setting of lush landscape and scenic grandeur. The boat journey through the vast expanse (spreading over 680sq. km.) of crystal clear water flanked by hills and evergreen dense forest with rich tribal villages temples and tribal markets fishing boat. Overnight stay at Parjatan hotel. Day 13: Rangamatti- Bandarban After breakfast visit Rajban Vihara, Buddhist temple. After sightseeing drive to the hill district Bandarban. On the way to Bandarban you will visit Moorong tribal villages, tribal market and transfer to Milonchari Resort. After lunch visit the Golden temple, local bazaar to get the touch of local people.Over night stay at Resort. Day 14: Bandarban- Cox'sbazar After breakfast jeep drive to Chimbuk hilltop (3700 feet high) and en-route visit the Murong tribal villages, tribal market and attractive Shailopropat. After sightseeing drive to Cox’s Bazar through the hilly roads. Upon arrival Cox’s bazar check in to the hotel. Enjoy the sun set from the largest unbroken seabeach in the world Day 15: Cox'sbazar- Saintmartin After breakfast (7.30 am) drive for teknaf for onward ship to St.martin. Upon arrival Teknaf board in to the ship. Enjoy the cruise around 3 hrs on the river Naf and Bay of Bengal. Reach St. Martin in the afternoon & check in to the hotel. After lunch you will have free time on the coral island for enjoy the beauty. In the dinner, enjoy the delightful seafood. Overnight at Hotel. Day 16: Saintmartin-Cox'sbazar After the breakfast we will start sightseeing for Chera Deep by boat. Visit Chera deep (a small coral island). Return to hotel. After lunch departure from St. Martin for Teknaf at 3:00pm. Upon arrival to Teknaf transfer to Cox’s Bazar, dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Day 17: Cox'sbazar-Dhaka Morning start journey to Dhaka. Arrive Dhaka in the late evening. Dinner and overnight. (If you want to skip long drive its advisable to fly from cox'sbazar to Dhaka) Day 18: Departure transfer to airport After breakfast if time permits we’ll offer a fascinating shopping trip. Transfer to Zia Int’l airport for onward destination.

Hello, I'm an Italian Geologist 41 years old, and I've just received a good job offer for one year in Bangla Desh. Basically, I would be based in an office in Dakha, in the quarter of Baridhara, but sometimes with field surveys in Rangpur, Dinajpur, Mymensingh, Tangail, Bogra, and Rajshahi. The job position is extremely attractive and fascinating and also the salary is good (I wuold be payed in Thai Bhat, about 60000 per month, equivalent to 163445.13 Takas, if I correctly converted the currency). I am really excited of this job opportunity, but at the same time I quite worried. Browsing on the web I read many controversial information on Dakha and Bangladesh in general. Someone speaks of an awful hot and wet climate, of terrible infective diseases, millions of mosquitoes (including those transmitting the Dengue virus), very bad and dangerous public transports, not drinkable water, unsafe food, very poor hospitals, old houses and hotels not very clean, high levels of criminality, continuous political and religious disorders and fightings. Some others, instead, report of a beautiful, peaceful country, with just some danger of diseases in rural areas. Now, taking into account that I'm accustomed to European standards of living and that I should work there for at least one year (not just a few weeks as a tourist) can somebody objectively describe the living conditions in Dakha and in the rest of Bangladesh? Do you think it's worth accepting such a job offer? I am particular worried about infective diseases. Can someone tell me precisely which the compulsory and suggested vaccinations are? And in which do these vaccinations consist? Pills or injections? How long does it take, on the whole, such preventive cures? Just a few days or weeks? Thanks in advance for any answer. Regards.

Hello, I'm an Italian Geologist 41 years old, and I've just received a good job offer for one year in Bangla Desh. Basically, I would be based in an office in Dakha, in the quarter of Baridhara, but sometimes with field surveys in Rangpur, Dinajpur, Mymensingh, Tangail, Bogra, and Rajshahi. The job position is extremely attractive and fascinating and also the salary is good (I wuold be payed in Thai Bhat, about 60000 per month, equivalent to 163445.13 Takas, if I correctly converted the currency). I am really excited of this job opportunity, but at the same time I quite worried. Browsing on the web I read many controversial information on Dakha and Bangladesh in general. Someone speaks of an awful hot and wet climate, of terrible infective diseases, millions of mosquitoes (including those transmitting the Dengue virus), very bad and dangerous public transports, not drinkable water, unsafe food, very poor hospitals, old houses and hotels not very clean, high levels of criminality, continuous political and religious disorders and fightings. Some others, instead, report of a beautiful, peaceful country, with just some danger of diseases in rural areas. Now, taking into account that I'm accustomed to European standards of living and that I should work there for at least one year (not just a few weeks as a tourist) can somebody objectively describe the living conditions in Dakha and in the rest of Bangladesh? Do you think it's worth accepting such a job offer? I am particular worried about infective diseases. Can someone tell me precisely which the compulsory and suggested vaccinations are? And in which do these vaccinations consist? Pills or injections? How long does it take, on the whole, such preventive cures? Just a few days or weeks? Thanks in advance for any answer. Regards.

When I started traveling I was a lonely planet girl. But as i've gotten older and traveled more widely i feel that it can be a bit hit or miss depending on the countries and the authors. E.g when i traveled through Central America it was a great source of help and knowledge but when i recently traveled to Colombia it's information fell short and the writing style annoyed me. I'm planning to go to Bangladesh for two months or more traveling over from India next February. I was wondering whether to bother with a guide book and if so what are peoples views on the best ones in print?

What hotels or guest houses are in Comilla?? What are the tel nos?? Or locations?? Can anyone tell me more ??

Hi, I've been told that when you don´t have a BD consulte in your country (I'm portuguese/UE), you can get a visa upon arrival at the Dhaka airport. How many days can you get? I wanted to stay more than 30 days. Maybe two months. Thanks a lot, Miguelbuk

Dear Dhaka-Specialists, I'm planning a 10 days stay in Dhaka in the beginning of october. I read that from 2nd to 6th october there will be the Duja Purga Festival. What does this mean? Do people work then or is it a public holiday and they have all the days off? Or just one day off? How is shopping during these days? Public transports? Thank you very much for your answers. Kind regards. Agnes

Could someone please post information on Ruma - getting there, accommodation, climate & permit (if any)? Much obliged, Shanta Singapore / Canada

I just want to know if it is possible to get a visa at the airport in Bangladesh upon arrival. I am Australian, do i have to organise it before i get to Bangladesh or when i get there??

Can anyne tell the best way to get from Nepal to Bangladesh? is it possible to go by land? If so do i have to have an Indian visa? Is there cheap flight between boarder towns? Any info would be great. Thanks

My travel buddy and me would like to visit Bangladesh in Oct this year for 5 days 4 nights.. Would like any advice of how to spend the days there Cheers Shahrin

Hello I will be flying into Dhaka from KL in mid February ...does anyone know....is it possible to get a visa on arrival? Any information/advice regarding this process would be greatly appreciated Thanks!

Where is the bus station to get Barbadan from Chittagong? Time table from Chittagon- Barbadan and Barbadan Chittagong?

Where is the bus station to get Barbadan from Chittagong? Time table from Chittagon- Barbadan and Barbadan Chittagong?

We are part of a group staying in Dhaka and are wondering how to arrange a reasonably SAFE car and driver for occasional day rentals. WE are based in UUttara sector 10

Still considering Bangladesh but getting info is difficult... how does one make reservations on Biman Airlines and find out the fare. Thinking of flying RT from Bangkok and then flying to Cox's Bazar. What are the two best hotels on the beach in Cox's Bazar? And how do I contact them? thanks

We, two senior citizens, are thinking of visiting Banglades in Feb. A few questions: - how long is the bus ride from Dhaka to Cox's - is it possible to fly direct to the beach area? - what is the best hotel at the beach - when is the monsoon season Thanks