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Counter Visa Posted: Thu August 13, 2009 10:59 AM UTC
Hi there,
I'm travelling to Dhaka from Ireland tomorrow and was hoping to get some info on counter visas. I know that as an Irish citizen I can obtain a counter visa upon arrival. How much will this cost? I've heard that only US dollars will be accepted, is this correct? I will be travelling on business and have a Letter of Invitation from my company, is there anything else I should bring or anything else that I should know?
Thanks,
Lauren
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LaurenK
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| Dhaka |
do's & don'ts Posted: Tue August 11, 2009 08:41 AM UTC
Can i know the do's n don'ts in the weekend parties in dhaka? How is the ticket price to attend there, pls?
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ron_dhk 
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| Bangladesh |
how to go to Mymensingh? Posted: Wed July 29, 2009 07:14 PM UTC
We're willing to go to Mymensingh within two weeks, but we're wondering about the way to go there by public transport. Is it possible to take the train from Patgram in the North, along the river Jamuna and cross the river at Bharatkali to continue travelling by train at the other side of the river around Barul?
Thanks!
Delftenaar
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delftenaar 
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| Bangladesh |
Asia Tour Posted: Wed April 15, 2009 01:34 PM UTC
Me and two friends are intending to do a tour of a few south/south-east Asian countries. We want to be fairly flexible and just do our own thing (ie: not tours) but with the complexities of visas and all that bureaucracy it seems the safest bet is to get a travel agent to organise it.
But travel agents like strict dates, also if we miss a connection, not speaking the local languages (bar Bangladesh) it would be difficult to catch up and we would miss a lot.
How has anyone else organised a similar trip? How do i go about it? wing it? organised tours? what's best?
The trip is anticipated as
leave Australia>
Bangladesh
India
Laos
Cambodia
Vietnam
Thailand (in theory)
Malaysia
Singapore
Brunei
Bangladesh
Home
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Hypo_Mix 
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| Brahmanbaria |
hotels n spots Posted: Mon March 16, 2009 06:14 PM UTC
can ne1 give me information about hotels in brahmanbaria n tourist spots...?
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mishu_bhoot 
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| Bangladesh |
Go to Bagerhat Posted: Wed February 18, 2009 02:05 AM UTC
Assalamu Aleikum...
I am a person who loves very much Bangladesh! I have been three times there, and have visited different places but I have never known for which ways there have taken me my hosts. Now I want to recommend a friend who will be only three days in Bangladesh, that he visits Bagerhat, but I do not kow how he can come from Dhaka ... someone can help to recommend the route of going and return (Dhaka-Bagerhat-Dakha)? Thank you very much!
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sarel 
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| Bangladesh |
Access to ATMs in Bangladesh Posted: Tue February 3, 2009 11:54 PM UTC
What is the best way to access cash whilst travelling in Bangladesh? Are ATMs that will accept foreign bank credit cards available outside Dhaka? Are credit cards generaly accepted outside Dhaka, for example, in hotels? Any advice would be much appreciated.
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willowgp 
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| Bangladesh |
The Rocket Bangladesh Posted: Wed January 28, 2009 09:26 PM UTC
Is it necessary to purchase tickets on The Rocket prior to arrival in Bangladesh or are tickets available if booked a few days in advance? If necessary to prebook, how can this be done? Any advice for travelling on The Rocket would be very welcome.
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willowgp 
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| Dhaka |
Taxi from Kolkata to Dhaka Posted: Wed January 28, 2009 09:42 AM UTC
Hi! I'm planning on travelling from Kolkata to Dhaka end of February. Could anyone tell me how much it would cost to hire a private taxi? I'm also considering taking a direct bus. Is there still a direct bus running? I've thought about the train, but I heard it only runs on Saturdays and Sundays. Is this still the case? Many thanks!
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Barbies 
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| Bangladesh |
A lot of Questions Posted: Sun November 16, 2008 06:17 PM UTC
Hello,
We have seen a lot of information in this threads. Still we have some questions.
We will arrive at december 20th at Dhaka airport, flying from New Delhi.
We are from the Netherlands, is it possible to get a visa on arrival?
We want to travel by rocket steamer to Khulna. Does the boat go via Barisal?
Can we travel from Khulna to Rajshani by train? When, how to organise the tickets for boat and train?
At the end of our stay in BD, we want to leave bij train from Dinajpur. Is this an easy buy of tickets, or does the bordercrossing bring special rules?
At the Indian site, can we buy in a kind of arrangement, to travel by train, up to Varanasi, during two weeks?
How to deal with malaria, after BD we will travel to India, close to the Ganga.
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kumari77 
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| Chittagong Division |
Theravada Buddhists Posted: Thu October 23, 2008 10:46 PM UTC
Hello. I am interested in a second trip to Bangladesh (meaning my multiple entry visa is still good), and i'm interested in the Theravada Buddhists in the Chittatgong hill tracts (by the ethnic groups of Baruas, Chakma, and Magh)
I'm wondering if there is a temple there which I can visit, or some way I can volunteer and also learn from them?
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bamboo_gypsy 
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| Bangladesh |
travel through bangladesh Posted: Wed September 3, 2008 07:09 AM UTC
we are planning to travel in groups by bike from burma to india through bangladesh.we plan to ride 100 to 200 km daily. can you advise on the most suitable route, accommodations and other travelling requirements in bangladesh, thanks.
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armarijal 
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| Dhaka |
Bus to Kolkata Posted: Sat July 19, 2008 04:07 AM UTC
How long does it take to get to Kolkata from Dhaka by bus and how aften do they run? Do I need to buy the tickets in advance? Can anyone recommend a good bus service?
Thanks
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star8 
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| Bangladesh |
Reputable Guide / Advice needed Posted: Tue June 10, 2008 11:47 AM UTC
Just booked my flights to Bangladesh over Christmas coming. I have 3 weeks, and would like to travel around, and then see if its possible to cross over into India and up into Bhutan!?!? im happy with home stays or reasonable level of comfort, and am in need of advice as to how best to travel, if i should book a guide, and if i do need to book a guide, who with!?!?
Anyhow, over to everyone.
Neil
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neil_richardson 
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| Bangladesh |
driving to kathmandu from dhaka Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 07:14 AM UTC
I have been contemplating on driving to kathmandu from dhaka in my car. If anyone has more information on this please do let me know. Travel permits, taxes, travel route, other vital info would be much appriciated. Thanks
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sagunp 
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| Bangladesh |
Stopover/ visa Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 05:36 AM UTC
Hi! I'll have a stopover at Dhaka before catching my next flight to Nepal. The saddest thing is to get in to Nepal I need a visa unfortunately here I couldn't get any travel agencies to process my NEPAL VISA and the Nepal visa can only obtain in embassy/ upon arrival.
Well, I'll stop over at Dhaka about 7 hours is it possible to get my Nepal visa done in Dhaka International Airport since I'll arrive late in Kathmandu?
Thanks!
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flowertot7
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| Bangladesh |
STOPOVER Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 08:08 AM UTC
Hi! I've to a stopover in Dhaka about 10 hours at Dhaka before continue my next flight to Katmandu. I'd like to see Dhaka before my next flight? Do I need to get a visa/ trasit visa just for the 10 hours visit? if yes, how to apply a visa? how much? how the procedure is like? anything nice / places of interest that I can see in 8 hours? is the airport close to town? how much is the cab fares? I don't want to get scam. please enlighten me.
thanks!
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flowertot7
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| Bangladesh |
visa info Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 08:00 AM UTC
I'm planning on visiting Bangladesh from India and I was wondering if anyone has any experience getting a Bangladesh visa in Delhi. How long does it take to process, did you encounter any difficulties, etc.? Also, I plan on crossing into Sylhet at the Tamabil border crossing. Lonely Planet says that border is used mainly by commercial trucking and doesn't get a lot of tourists. Can I expect any hassles from border guards? Should I expect to have to pay boksheesh? Thanks.
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joybangla 
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| Dhaka |
The capital by Louis Kahn Posted: Tue May 6, 2008 11:45 AM UTC
Is it possible to visit the parliament buildings of Dhaka inside? How can I organize such a visit?
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martapiec 
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| Bangladesh |
Circuit house in Jamalpur Posted: Thu March 13, 2008 11:31 AM UTC
My husband and me slept in the circuit house of Jamalpur and I wanted to thanks them for their hospitality.
Could someone give me theyre adress because I can't find it on the net.
On more thank you to all bengali people for their kindness.
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laptitmarie 
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| Bangladesh |
When is the best time to visit BanglaDesh Posted: Sun January 20, 2008 04:28 PM UTC
Hi..
I have not planned out this trip yet, it will take place in 2009 if it happens.
I might be able to spend only a few days and I am familiar with Mumbai, Chenai, Bangalore, etc - never travelled as far as Kolkata.
Thanks in advance
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jethanand
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| Rangamati |
Security for foreigners Posted: Sun November 25, 2007 09:50 PM UTC
Our government discourages us from going to the Chittagong Hill Tracts. How is the situation right now?
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Genyke
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| Bangladesh |
I want to help Posted: Mon November 19, 2007 04:13 PM UTC
I have read in the news of the recent loss of lives and I would like to know how to book a flight and where to stay so I may be able to help people with cleanup or whatever is needed.I know nothing about bangladesh other than it is a very poor country and so many people have lost their lives leaving so many more without a simple roof over their head.Thankyou, Susan McGregor.Also eamail me at smcgrego@twcny.rr.com
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susiegirl47 
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| Bangladesh |
Flooding Posted: Fri August 24, 2007 11:15 AM UTC
Hi all,
I have read that there is flooding in Bangladesh and that food and water is in short supply. I have also read that there is a state of emergency. Should I indefinately postpone the trip or is it safe for tourists?
Thanks for the advice,
Andrew
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ajgrant63 
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| Bangladesh |
Dhaka to Kathmandu Posted: Fri August 24, 2007 11:03 AM UTC
Hi all,
What is the best way to travel from Dhaka to Kathmandu? I understand flying is the easiest but is it possible (and more interesting) to travel overland via India? I am keen to do as much train travel as possible to see the land and meet the people.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Andrew
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ajgrant63 
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| Bangladesh |
Ship breaking Posted: Fri August 24, 2007 10:54 AM UTC
Hi VTers,
I am hoping to visit Bangladesh in December and have seen pictures on the internet of the ship breaking beaches near Chittagong. Has anyone got any information on how to get to where the ships are and who I need to speak to to get permission?
Thanks,
Andrew
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ajgrant63 
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| Dhaka |
VISA AND STOPOVER Posted: Thu August 23, 2007 05:19 AM UTC
Hello,
I'm flying from Kuala Lumpur to Delhi with Biman Air and will have a few hours transit (connwcting flight, also with Biman)in Dhaka. I would like to take this opportunity to have a Dhaka city tour. My questions are, do I have to apply for visa or only transit visa, and do I need to pay a stopover fees ? How much is it ? Advices welcomed. TQ.
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anitayusof
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| Bangladesh |
Rocket steamer Posted: Sat August 4, 2007 07:21 AM UTC
Hi -
I'm planning to visit Bangladesh in January and was interested in taking the Rocket Steamer. Can anyone tell me how I can go about booking these tickets? Do I need to buy them in Dhaka or can I go over the net?
Also, the Bangladesh government says I need a travel itinerary in order to apply for a visa. What does this mean, a simple list of places you will travel? Do they want proof of a round trip ticket? I really want to visit and hope I won't encounter any trouble trying to obtain a visa. Any help, advice or suggestions are very welcome. Thanks!!!!!
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seahawksteve 
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| Bangladesh |
Little trip in Bagladesh Posted: Tue July 31, 2007 08:11 AM UTC
Ei je or sala malekum everybody,
We come to visit Bangladesh in decembre for only two weeks and i wanted to ask you if my following programme is possible :
01/Dhaka-Comilla-Chittagong and back
02/Rocket Steamer from Dhaka. Stop in Chandpur and Barisal
03/2 days in Kuakata
04/2 days in the Sundarbans
05/Bagerhat by boat
06/Khulna by boat
07/Jessore by road or train
08/Faridpur by road
09/Rashjahi by train
10/Bogra
11/Mymensingh and back to Dhaka
Otherwise could you give me other ideas of visit.
I'm looking also for rooms in charming old guest houses.
Thank you for reply. Marie
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laptitmarie 
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| Bangladesh |
Language, Mobile and Internet Posted: Sun July 1, 2007 04:30 AM UTC
Hi,
What is the offical language in Bangladesh? Is there is any other language widley spoken?
Does English is widley spoken or understood? Do you think a person can survive only with English there? Will the people would be capable of helping me since i only know English in communicating with them
Who is the number 1 ranking mobile phone service provider or best service provider.
01. Can u give their names
02. What is their rental for Post Paid Services (Monthly Rental)
03. What is the per Call/SMS charges during peak and off peak hours for
a) local
b) International (for Sri Lanka)
Can u also tell me bout internet connections like ADSL and dialup and their rates.. The applying process and eveything...?
Tks
Rupesh Selvaraj
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srupesh
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