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Welcome to Bangladesh!

An unspoiled land where you'll hardly meet another tourist

Bangladesh is a beautiful country in South Asia outside the tourism radar. Within it is primeval swamps full of man-eating tigers, the unseen relics of long-forgotten Buddhist kingdoms, lush and lurid tea plantations, tribal groups with Burmese faces, glorious beaches that stretch for eternity, freshwater dolphins and deep-water whales, and some of the most open-hearted people you'll ever meet.

One of the least traveled destinations in the world, the only thing absent here is the tourists and the tourism scams. People will still invite you to their home anywhere you go and offer food and drinks, and will be happy to be their photos taken and never ask for money for that.

Visit Bangladesh before the tourists arrive, where everything is still unspoiled!

TripAdvisor Hall of Fame 2019 award of Nijhoom Tours, the first and only tour operator in Bangladesh to achieve it

A multi-award-winning local tour operator in Bangladesh

Nijhoom Tours is a multi-award-winning local tour operator in Bangladesh specializing in organizing tours in Bangladesh for Western travelers. We organize 1-28 days tours in Bangladesh with only 1-12 travelers.

Nijhoom Tours is the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame 2019 award winner - Bangladesh's first and only one! We've awarded this for earning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence last five years consecutively, in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 , based on our clients' ratings. We also earned the TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award in 2020 & 2023 . You can expect only the highest quality service from us. We have 390+ reviews on TripAdvisor from our clients.

As a home-grown local operator, our prices will be very competitive compared to any foreign operator since we do not need to pay any middlemen. All the money you pay goes directly to the locals. By directly booking with us, you also support a local small business and make Bangladesh's almost non-existent tourism industry more sustainable.

Visit Bangladesh with us for an unforgettable experience. Our knowledgeable and experienced guides will provide you with an experience of Bangladesh different from what you thought you knew! We regularly attend big travel shows in London . You can meet us there too before you travel to Bangladesh with us.

Start planning your Bangladesh holiday now! Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We are happy to answer them all! Looking forward to seeing you in Bangladesh with us soon!

Why Choose Nijhoom

Highest quality, lower price, covid-19 protection, tiny groups, scheduled tours, local business.

8 Days Sundarbans Safari Tour package in Bangladesh to experience the largest mangrove forest in the world

Sundarban Safari

14-day Classic Bangladesh Tour with a local operator to experience authentic life in Bangladesh with visiting all three UNESCO sites

Classic Bangladesh

14 Days Glories of Bangladesh Tour with a local operator to visit the most glorious sights and attractions

Glories of Bangladesh

Raas festival tour of the Manipuri tribe in Bangladesh

Raas Festival Tour

Best of Bangladesh: 18 Days tour to visit the best sights and attractions with a local operator

Best of Bangladesh

Discover Bangladesh: 28 Days tour with a multi-award-winning local operator

Discover Bangladesh

Barisal Tour: Explore the Backwaters of Bangladesh

Barisal Tour

Dhaka, Bagerhat & Sundarban Tour

Dhaka, Bagerhat & Sundarban Tour

Chittagong Hill Tracts Tour in Bangladesh

Chittagong Hill Tracts Tour

Dhaka City Tour: Highlights of New & Old Dhaka City

Dhaka City Tour

Sonargaon & Panam City Tour: The Old Capital of Bangladesh

Sonargaon & Panam City Tour

Dhaka Photography Tour: Backstreets, Bazaars, Shipyards of Dhaka City

Dhaka Photography Tour

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If your country or Bangladesh is under lockdown or Bangladesh enters the Red List of your country, cancel for free.

Book a private tour and cancel up to 45 days before the tour free of charge - no question asked.

Join a group tour and cancel up to 90 days before the tour free of charge - no question asked.

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It was a diverse and colorful, well organized trip

Particular highlights were the pre-festival practices, the festival itself was an absolute highlight.

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A truly unique experience

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The visits to the Hill Tribes were exceptionally good

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‘A heaven for photographers’ it is indeed!

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An excellent way to get to know Bangladesh

Why book tours with nijhoom tours.

★ Great Experience: You’ll have a great experience on our tours, as we are a multi-award-winning local tour operator in Bangladesh with vast local knowledge and the highest quality. We have the highest number of reviews in Bangladesh on TripAdvisor (390+ reviews) from our clients with an average rating of 5 on 5. We’ve been featured in the International Travel News Magazine multiple times, published in California, USA. ★ Support a Local Business: By directly booking with us instead of the giant foreign online platforms like Viator, ToursByLocals, GetYourGuide, TourRadar, Expedia, Kayak, or many others like them dominating the industry with huge marketing budgets, that only sell other local companies' tours and charge them a hefty commission, you are also supporting a local small business instead of a big foreign corporation. ★ Scheduled Tours: We have scheduled tours year-round. You can join any of them and reduce your cost. ★ Fast Communication: We reply fast. Communication with us will be a breeze. ★ Smooth Payment: Making payments with us will be swift for our tours. We offer multiple payment options with credit cards and bank transfers. You can pay us in major local currencies online and avoid paying any charges for making cross-border payments for our tours.

How is your tours different than the others?

★ Safety: Customer safety is the priority of our tours. We'll use life jackets during boat rides for the safety of our customers. We'll never overload the boat on the river to save a few bucks. We'll provide a safe driver who will drive you safely in a country where everyone drives like crazy. Our cars will have seatbelts, which almost no one uses in Bangladesh. ★ Comfortable Car: We'll provide a comfortable, decent, clean car with air-conditioning to navigate the hectic Dhaka traffic for long hours. We'll not squeeze you into the middle seats of the car to save money. Everyone will get a comfortable window seat. ★ Food Hygiene: We'll be cautious about food safety on the tour so that you don't become sick from food poisoning, which is common in Bangladesh. We'll take you to restaurants that maintain good hygiene. ★ Knowledgeable Guide: We'll provide a knowledgeable guide on our tours, who will be able to provide you with the history and other interesting information about the sites on the tour. ★ On-Time Pick-up: We'll not be late to pick you up and give excuses for traffic. ★ No Nuicense: We will not annoy you by taking a few dozen selfies with you on the tour and posting them directly on social media. ★ Numerous Positive Reviews: We have numerous positive reviews of our tours on TripAdvisor from our past clients who've had a pleasant and memorable experiences with us. You'll have a great experience on our tour too!

Upcoming Tours

2024 Schedule

(6 & 12 Travelers Per Group Maximum)

  • Jan 13-Feb 24, 2024 (12 Days) Bangladesh Photography Tour (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Wed, Jan 24, 2024 (1 Day) Sonargaon & Panam City Tour (3+ Seats of 6 Available)
  • Jan 25-Feb 4, 2024 (11 Days) Highlights of Bangladesh (2+ Seats of 6 Available)
  • Feb 4-17, 2024 (14 Days) Glories of Bangladesh (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Mar 1-14, 2024 (14 Days) Glories of Bangladesh (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Fri, Mar 22, 2024 (1 Day) Sonargaon & Panam City Tour (3+ Seats of 6 Available)
  • Thu, Mar 28, 2024 (1 Day) Dhaka Architecture Tour (3+ Seats of 6 Available)
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024 (1 Day) Kantajew Temple Day Tour (3+ Seats of 6 Available)
  • Oct 18-31, 2024 (14 Days) Glories of Bangladesh (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Nov 5-20, 2024 (16 Days) Raas Festival Tour (8+ Seats of 12 Available)

2025 Schedule

  • Jan 2-19, 2025 (18 Days) Bangladesh Uncovered (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Mar 5-18, 2025 (14 Days) Classic Bangladesh (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Oct 17-30, 2025 (14 Days) Glories of Bangladesh (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Oct 26-Nov 10, 2025 (16 Days) Raas Festival Tour (8+ Seats of 12 Available)

2026 Schedule

  • Jan 8-25, 2026 (18 Days) Bangladesh Uncovered (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Mar 4-17, 2026 (14 Days) Classic Bangladesh (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Oct 16-29, 2026 (14 Days) Glories of Bangladesh (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
  • Nov 14-29, 2026 (16 Days) Raas Festival Tour (8+ Seats of 12 Available)
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Travelley is one of the leading visionary Travel agencies and Tour operators in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is redefining the approach of booking travel services. We firmly believe that we have a competitive edge in offering a complete variety of travel services because, as a travel agency, we understand the different interests of sophisticated travelers and have the competence to do so. We specialize in corporate, group, and individual travel management, and to assist you with such services, we have a skilled team with extensive experience in the tourist industry. Our company’s core is built on the fact that our treasured guests are the pillars of our company and that they deserve convenient and effective tours and travel services. In resemblance to that, we aim to guarantee the most exemplary service.

Real-life experiences are what we value. And to make sure that these interactions leave a good impression on the people and places you visit and remain with you for the rest of your life, we create events that inspire, thrill, challenge, and link you to the world. Our trips are designed to take the stress of traveling abroad by offering a safety net so that even first-time travelers don’t have to worry about starting on a journey alone. Even if you travel to a place that is entirely new to you on your own, we will always be supporting you both physically and virtually. We will be providing you with instant assistance during your times of need through our mobile app monitoring system that operates internationally.

Life is too short to worry about our daily monotonous life. Everyone deserves a break once in a while. You do too. So go ahead and fulfill your trip ambitions and aspirations while enjoying Travelley’s unique services. Anyone may fantasize about a fantastic trip. However, making it happen and finding a travel agent who specializes in your vacation may be difficult. This is where Travelley comes into play. Discover the magic of a one-of-a-kind itinerary explicitly created just for you.

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Welcome to TRAVELLEY – Your Trusted Visa Assistance Partner in Bangladesh! As the leading Visa Processing agent in Bangladesh, we specialize in securing tourist visas for 68 countries worldwide. Unlock the world with ease as we provide expert Visa Processing services. With an unrivaled success rate, we specialize in making your travel dreams a reality. Whether you’re planning a leisurely getaway or a business trip, our dedicated team ensures a hassle-free Visa application process. Discover the world with TRAVELLEY – Your gateway to global adventures! To avail all the Visa Services just Click Here

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Travelley brings the most affordable and exclusive Umrah Packages 2023 from Bangladesh. Discover a sacred journey of a lifetime with TRAVELLEY’s exclusive UMRAH packages in Bangladesh. As the leading UMRAH agent, we bring you unparalleled experiences that combine spirituality, comfort, and convenience. With the Most experienced Team Members, our packages will cover seamless pilgrimage, including visa assistance, luxury accommodations, expert guidance expert guidance with our Dedicated Bengali Muallim, and more. Trust TRAVELLEY for a transformative and hassle-free UMRAH experience, making your spiritual aspirations a reality.

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Discover the world with TRAVELLEY, your premier travel partner in Bangladesh! Explore over 50 incredible countries with our carefully deigned tour packages. Whether you’re dreaming of serene beaches, ancient historical sites, vibrant cities, or breathtaking natural wonders with your loved ones, we have the perfect journey waiting for you. As the leading travel agent in Bangladesh, we offer a diverse range of destinations and experiences to suit every traveler’s preferences. Start your adventure today with TRAVELLEY and unlock the world’s wonders. To Explore all the destinations Explore The World With Travelley

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Worldwide visa processing assistance, worldwide airline reservation & ticketing, umrah package with complete support, worldwide hotel reservation, worldwide bus, railway & boat ticketing, worldwide & local cruise service, worldwide car rental services, arranging destination weddings, ground handling services, multilingual tour guide services, meet & assist services at airports.

All over the year excursions and itineraries, (Adventures, Eco-Tours, Biblical Tours, Cruises, Diving, Sea Resort Holidays, Ski Holidays, Relaxation & Spa Treatment Packages, & Tailored Made Tours) Incentive, Special interest groups.

We acknowledge that traveling is a life-changing experience, that it allows us to fill in the gaps in our knowledge and helps us get a better understanding of our surroundings. Traveling leads us to exceptional encounters that will live on in our memories for the rest of our lives. It lets us explore other communities, practice and acquire numerous dialects, and demonstrate various means of communication through music, dance, and emotions. We also agree that if we are presented with the opportunity to travel and discover new things, we will do so.

Our vision is to provide exceptional travel experiences via exciting trips. In this regard, we strive to deliver essential information to our customers from the moment they contact us until they return home. We work on everything linked to the trip, both before and during the journey, to guarantee that everything goes as smoothly as possible for our guests.

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Our ultimate mission is to provide our clients with the most pleasing travel experience available. From the moment you approach us until the moment you return home safe from your travels, we strive to provide you with the following services:

  • Inns, activities, and concerns are coordinated using your most imaginative vacation knowledge. We’ll delve into your previous experiences, preferences, dislikes, desires, and so on to ensure that you’ll be in the optimal spot at the best time.
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Whether you’re searching for group tours, customized tours, or solo tours, Travelley will provide you with an experience like no other in Bangladesh and the Subcontinent, as well as all other countries.

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The Travel Group (TTG) is full service Tour Operator & Destination Management Company (DMC) providing services all over the world and every major destination throughout Bangladesh, India and many other countries of Asia and Europe. Since the foundation year of 2012, The Travel Group (TTG) has proven to be highly recognized and respected tourism company in the Bangladesh Tourism Market. Our activities constantly developed in inbound and outbound tourism mainly from the India, Thailand, Malaysia Vietnam, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Italy, France and Subcontinent countries. We have exclusive tariff agreements with several major hotels and those hotels are accommodating The Travel Group (TTG) guests all year around.

We have various departments with professional multi language speaking staff serving 365 days, promoting Bangladesh, India and other country as the natural choice for our guests.

Our pride is what we provide is not just Ordinary Event but a memory that will stay for years to come as the most interesting and unique experience. We already successfully completed over 350+ Package tours, 80 + Corporate tours and several customized tours in different destination.

Our Organization is composed of a diligent team of travel professionals United by enthusiasm, technology and invention, devoted to serving the elite of Travelers. Through the uppermost advanced tools and the knowledge of the territory, The Travel Group (TTG) works constantly to pursuit the best qualitative solutions to offer to its partners. Our products and accommodations are tailored to satisfy any type of traveler from all over the world, yet maintaining a price segment sensitive to each marketplace demand. The vision's solidness that we have constructed in the years has let us become a leading destination management company that many professionals retain more than reliable and partner eager to work with. Beyond the guarantee of an efficacious web booking system, we assure an enduring and extremely confident relationship with each property and each provider that we use.

We are working with almost 95 corporate house. Those who choose The Travel Group (TTG) choose to be privileged.

The company’s aim is to respond to any exigency in the shortest time with the best offer: our care for the travelers’ experience is proved also by the detailed documentation that we provide in advance, the constant monitoring of the services planned as well as 24-hour assistance in multiple languages.

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17 Best Travel Agencies in Dhaka, BD (Update 2024)

Travel Agencies in Dhaka

Living in a world that advocates a constant state of monotony and rigid routines to succeed in life, travelling today, is no longer considered to be a luxury but rather has turned into a need that is necessary for increasing one’s productivity and a peaceful state of mind, erasing the stain of boredom and stress even if for a while.

To make travelling easier and hassle-free, travel agencies play a big role. This article gives an overview of the best Travel Agencies in Dhaka.

1. ShareTrip

ShareTrip is one of the Best Travel Agencies in Dhaka

Previously known as Travel Booking BD, ShareTrip is a leading online aggregator based in Bangladesh. It is one of the pioneering travel agencies that operate predominantly online for providing travel logistics solutions to its customers.

Through their mobile apps, one can get A-Z travel solutions from visa processing to travel ticketing to room booking to travel activities and more all in a single place, saving time and money.

2. Cosmos Holiday

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Established in 2012, Cosmos holiday has turned into one of the leading travel agencies in Bangladesh. The company provides various travel solutions ranging from Visa Services, Travel Tickets, Holiday and Leisure Packages, and more.

Driven to serve its customers with excellent quality services, CosmosHoliday is undoubtedly one of the top travel agencies in Bangladesh.

3. GoZayaan

Founded in 2017, GoZayaan is one of the most popular travel agencies in Bangladesh. Running their operations predominantly online through their mobile app and website, the company offers all sorts of travel solutions needed by a customer.

Moreover, being an online-based business, it offers its customers flexibility and numerous effective options at affordable rates, all in one place. Furthermore, in the domestic scenario, the company is currently partnered with more than 400 hotels, intercity bus firms and domestic airlines.

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4. TOUR GROUP BD (TGB)

What started as a travel group in 2009 to assist people with travelling issues, transpired into the company that is known today as TOUR GROUP BD (TGB). The company provides both inbound and outbound travel solutions. It offers services which include tour packages, ticket bookings, hotel reservations and more.

5. Chologhuri.com

Chologhuri.com, a Travel Package Aggregator Company, embarked on its journey in 2015 with a wide range of innovative ideas and unwavering enthusiasm to elevate the travel industry of Bangladesh to new heights.

The company was founded with a visionary goal to simplify the lives of travelers through a handful of essential and crucial services, including package comparisons, a convenient one-stop solution for travelers, unbeatable deals at affordable prices, and much more.

6. Go BD Go Limited

Go BD Go Limited is the leading travel agency in Bangladesh, operating since 2013. Since its inception, the company has been providing high-quality customer satisfaction and a large variety of travel services. The company provides services such as Visa processing, ticket booking, hotel accommodations and more.

At present, the company represents well-known international brands like Dream Cruise, Norwegian Cruise line, GLOBUS family of brands, Star Cruises and COSMOS.

Established in 2013, Obokash is a prominent outbound travel agency in Bangladesh. Their services include ticket booking, hotel reservations, destination weddings, Umrah packages, tour packages and more.

The company is located in Banani in Dhaka, and also has a significant online presence to answer to customer queries. With an objective to provide affordable travel to its customers, Obokash has captured a significant market share in this field.

8. Ticketshala

‘ticketshala.com’ is a leading travel agency in Bangladesh, known for providing one-stop-shop travel solutions to its customer. It provides online services regarding ticket bookings, hotel reservations, tour packages, and more. With a promise of providing authentic services, the company has gained significant trust.

9. ITS HOLIDAY LTD

Considered one of the best travel agents in Bangladesh, ‘ITS HOLIDAYS LTD.’ promises to provide its customers with a memorable and eventful travelling experience. The company provides services ranging from visa processing, ticket booking, accommodations, Umrah, hajj, and more.

ITS Holidays Limited has both online agents to answer your queries and on-spot agents at its office in Banani to make your travel aspirations a reality.

10. Travelzoo Bangladesh Ltd.

Travelzoo Bangladesh Ltd. is a top B2B travel agent in Bangladesh, that also has an IATA approval. They provide services ranging from air tickets, visa processing, hotel booking, holiday packages, and more.

Presently, the company has more than 200 sub-travel agents and is also authorized agents in Bangladesh for numerous airline companies such as Turkish Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Lion Air, and more.

11. TALON Corporation Ltd

Established in 2009, TALON Corporation Ltd. is one of the leading travel agencies in Bangladesh that promises to offer comprehensive 360-degree travel solutions to its customers. The company is engaged in providing its customers with services ranging in Air tickets, Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Packages, Hajj–Umrah, Star Cruises, Railways, Hotel transfers, and more.

12. goFLY Limited

goFly Limited is one of the prominent travel agencies of Bangladesh that is driven by the mission to make their customers’ travels easier and more affordable. The company offers services ranging from worldwide air ticketing, visa processing, travel packages, and more. The company has both an online presence and an office in Shukrabad in Dhaka.

13. Versatile Travels & Tours Ltd.

Versatile Travels & Tours Ltd. is a leading travel agency in Bangladesh located in Motijheel of Dhaka. The company provides services ranging from air ticketing, visa consultancy, hotel accommodations, Umrah, and more. The company is highly reviewed and entrusted by its clients

14. Heritage Air Express Ltd

Established in 1998, Heritage Air Express Ltd is a leading travel agency in Bangladesh that provides one-stop travel solution services. Services provided by them include visa processing, ticket booking, tour packages, Hajj and Umrah packages, and more.

15. International Travel Corporation (ITC)

Operating since 1990, International Travel Corporation (ITC) is an IATA-accredited travel agency that provides travel services and logistics support to its customers. It is considered to be one of the best travel agencies in Bangladesh. Their services include air ticketing, holiday packages, visa, and logistics support, and more.

16. Horizon Express Ltd.

Horizon Express Ltd. is an IATA & ATAB accredited agency established in 1997. It is an agency known for providing high-quality services that include tick bookings, visa processing, Umrah, and other tour packages. The company has gained its reputation because of its dedicated services and reliable dealings.

17. Travel Architect

Travel Architect is a travel agency that specializes in crafting unforgettable outbound tours from Bangladesh to your dream destinations. The company is dedicated in curating all-inclusive, exquisite holiday and tour packages that will transport you to beautiful travel destinations like Malaysia, Indonesia, and beyond.

Travelling is only enjoyed when it is done at peace without any inconveniences or external disruptions. Selecting the right travel agency will help you to give a stress-free tour of your travel destination while avoiding the hassle and saving money.

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Bangladeshi care and hospitality is outstanding. At the time of writing this we haven’t even left Bangladesh and already I am feeling a pang of sadness knowing we will move on soon. If you are thinking about travel in Bangladesh and wondering whether to take the leap and book that trip or not…

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Travel in Bangladesh is unique.  It’s not easy nor a mainstream destination to travel.  But if getting off the beaten track is the kind of travel you like, that is exactly what makes Bangladesh so special. 

Here is our complete travel guide for Bangladesh including all of the details of where we stayed in each city, how to get around Bangladesh, how to (and whether to) travel in Bangladesh with kids and a whole bunch of other tips to make your Bangladesh adventure as smooth as possible… 

  • About Bangladesh
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  • Best time to visit
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Our itinerary in Bangladesh

  • Places to see – Dhaka – Barisal – Bagerhat – Mongla – Sreemangal – Sylhet – Cox’s Bazar – Chittagong – Ekduaria Village
  • Travel in Bangladesh with kids
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About Bangladesh; first just quickly

  • Full name:  People’s Republic of Bangladesh
  • Capital:  Dhaka
  • Language:  Bengali (Bangla) 
  • Main Religion:  Islam
  • Currency:  Bangladeshi Taka (code: BDT; symbol: Tk)
  • Population:  167,000,000
  • Time Zone:  National Standard Time (UTC+6)
  • Calling Code:  +880
  • Drives On:  Left
  • Credit Cards:  Visa/MC/AmEx accepted
  • Emergency Number:  Ambulance/Police 999
  • Outlets:   Plug Type C, D, G and K (220 V / 50 Hz)

Bongo Bazar, Dhaka.

And a little bit of history about Bangladesh 

On our first day out in Dhaka we learnt some very interesting history about Bangladesh.  

Our guide told us that his grandfather was born in India; his father was born in Pakistan; and he was born in Bangladesh.  But they were all born  in the same village …

Until 1947, Bangladesh was part of India.  The region that is now marked out as the country of Bangladesh was known as ‘East Bengal’. 

In 1947 India gained independence from British colonial rule and the sub-continent was partitioned into India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.  The partition led to the largest migration crisis in history with over 14 million people becoming refugees.  Many Hindu families moved from Pakistan to India and Muslims from India to Pakistan. 

Bangladesh was known at this time as ‘East Pakistan’ and was governed from Islamabad (in ‘West Pakistan’) – something that was unpopular with many Bangladeshis and ultimately spurred the struggle for Bengali rights. 

In 1971 Bangladesh (with the support of India) fought Pakistan for independence in what was known as the Bangladesh Liberation War and became the independent country that is Bangladesh today. 

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Best time of year to visit Bangladesh

The best time visit Bangladesh is during the ‘cool season’ (effectively considered winter in Bangladesh) from November to February.  Days are warm averaging a comfortable 25°C and nights are cooler. 

From March onwards the days get rapidly hotter and monsoon generally arrives sometime in June.  

But hey; we ignored the suggested best time to visit Bangladesh and travelled for a month during May with a few (welcomed) afternoon rain showers and otherwise great (hot) weather. 

Ugh.  Getting visas for Bangladesh… This is seriously a bit of a nightmare (caused me multiple headaches!).  

Bangladesh has previously had an easy visa on arrival (VOA) option at Dhaka’s international airport and the Benapole land border crossing with India.  Since the pandemic though, Bangladesh is no longer issuing VOA.  Instead you need to apply for a pre-arranged visa. 

However, in New Zealand there is no Bangladesh consular or High Commission.  The closest for us is in Canberra, Australia.

But albeit despite the geographical logistics, the visa application process  is  relatively straightforward (even I admit that).  We had to fill out and submit the online application, print out  18347298 pages  all the pages of documentation (application form, passport copies, booked accommodation, flights) and courier it all – including passports – by DHL to the visa office.  

Our application took nine working days to process.  We then booked return DHL services. 

Standard tourism visas (and VOAs) are for 30 days and cannot officially be extended.  

Definitely do your research and make sure to allow plenty of time before you fly.  

Kawran Bazar, Bangladesh is worth traveling to in Bangladesh.

Currency and cash in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) is the currency of Bangladesh.  

There are banknotes of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 BDT (although 2 and 5 taka notes are rare).   

At the time we travelled (May 2022) these are the exchange rates for Bangladesh:

  • 100 BDT = 1.16 USD
  • 1000 BDT = 11.59 USD
  • 10000 BDT = 115.88 USD

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ATM’s and money

All ATMs we tried offer an English menu.  And more than that, in the big cities they also offer a few minutes of peace (and air conditioning) inside away from the bustle and chaos… 

These bank ATM’s accept international cards: 

  • AB Bank Limited
  • Dutch-Bangla Bank
  • Premiere Bank 
  • One Bank 

And note the ATM’s were not working at the arrivals hall of the airport when we landed in Dhaka.  (None of them!).  We exchanged some USD to purchase a SIM card and found an ATM close to our hotel the next day. 

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Language for travel in Bangladesh

Bengali (or Bangla )  is the official language in Bangladesh and is the 8 th  most-spoken language in the world.

Globally there are over 230,000,000 speakers of Bengali.  

English is not widely spoken in Bangladesh.  And even train and ticket numbers are commonly written in Bangla.  Outside of the cities it can be tricky to find someone to translate.  But those who can speak English (even if it’s patchy) always come forward to help. 

Bangladeshis are hospitable and will try their best to help regardless of barriers to verbally communicate.  

The most common greeting you will hear is the traditional Islamic greeting ‘ Asalaam Aleikum’ .  Hindus use the Bengali greeting ‘Nomoshkar’.  And admittedly it can be tricky to distinguish religion at first glance (not all Muslim women cover their hair, and some Hindu women do). But play it safe with a smile and you will be happily received.  

Useful Bangla words to learn

  • Hello:  Assalamu alaikum/Nomoshkar
  • How are you?  Kemon achen? Kemon acho? 
  • I am well:  Ami bhalo achi 
  • What is your name?  Apnar naam kee? 
  • Which country?  Kona desa ( desh )
  • Thank you:  Dhonnobad
  • Thanks a lot:  Onek dhonnobad
  • Yes:  Hae
  • No:  Na
  • Water:  Pani
  • Good morning:  Shubho shokal
  • Goodbye:  Khuda hafez / Allah hafez 

The phrase you will get most used to hearing is ‘ Kona desh?’.    Which country?   ‘Desh’ means land/country (as in, Bangla desh ).  And trust me; you will quickly begin to pick up on people asking you that…

Once you tune in you will hear that phrase  more than any other Bangla words around you.   (Tourists are not common – not in the city; not anywhere really – and everyone wants to know where you are from).

Men commonly shake hands and further respect is expressed with a hand over heart.  [Note though that women and men rarely shake hands with one another so don’t extend a handshake first as a traveling female]. 

And a further note without regard to the upcoming challenge of language barriers…  More so be prepared and ready for the stares/ staring /stares and selfie requests… 

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Contemplating an itinerary for travel in Bangladesh is like opening a can of worms.  The direction you can take in this country are endless.  But the tricky thing is that many routes around Bangladesh end up stopping back in at Dhaka.  (I told you Dhaka is ceremoniously like the beating heart of this incredible country). 

Here’s our slightly jumbled but brilliant itinerary for Bangladesh. 

  • Dhaka  > launch >  Barisal 
  • Barisal  > minivan  >  Mongla
  • Mongla  > minivan  >  Morrelgonj
  • Morrelgonj  > launch >  Dhaka
  • Dhaka  > train >  Sreemangal
  • Sreemangal  > train >  Sylhet
  • Sylhet  > flight >  Cox Bazaar
  • Cox Bazaar  > bus >  Chittagong
  • Chittagong  > train >  Dhaka 
  • Dhaka  > minivan >  Ekduaria
  • Ekduaria  > minivan >  Dhaka 

Where to go in Bangladesh (the places we reckon you  need  to see) 

Now for the most important part of this travel guide for Bangladesh.  

This is the best part. 

Geographically Bangladesh is a large country and distances between cities are great.  We spent one month travelling in Bangladesh and the following are the highlights that we found (and would recommend you see too). 

Dhaka (the capital city)

Dhaka is the beating heart of Bangladesh.  It is as if the waterways of Bangladesh stem out from Dhaka like the veins taking life to the far reaches of the country…

And I’m not going to lie. 

Dhaka is not for the faint hearted. 

But it is incredible. 

Our itinerary around Bangladesh with kids saw us stop and stay  four times in Dhaka .  (I told you it was jumbled!).  But we used the bustling capital city as our base to explore different directions of the country…

Things to do in Dhaka

  • Visit Old Dhaka:  The heart of the city and what was once was the 17 th  century Mughal capital of Bengal.
  • Go shopping at New Market:  The place I recommend to purchase a salwar kameez/panjabi to wear.
  • Lalbagh Fort:  A beautiful and historic (unfinished) fort from the Mughal era. 
  • Ashan Manzil:  Designated as a national museum and known as the Pink Palace this was once the residence of the Nawabs of Dhaka. 
  • Shadeed Minar:  Martyr’s Monument built to honour those who lost their lives in 1952 during the Bengali Language Movement. 
  • Tara Masjid Mosque:  Small but beautiful mosque renowned for the striking blue stars made of mosaic. 
  • See the Armenian Church:  Built by the Armenian community that was present in Bangladesh in the 1700s and 1800s(!).  

Lalbagh Fort, Dhaka is a good place to start for travel in Bangladesh.

Transportation from Dhaka

  • Train to Sreemangal: 6 hours
  • Train to Khulna: 9 hours
  • Train to Chittagong: 8 hours
  • Bus to Sreemangal: 6 hours
  • Bus to Chittagong: 10 hours
  • Launch ferry to Barisal: Overnight 

A small(er) town north of Dhaka that is easy to reach by train from the city.  The highlight of Sreemangal is definitely the renowned 7 and 8-layered tea…

Things to do in Sreemangal

  • Drink layered tea:  A must-do in Sreemangal.  Get a rickshaw to the nearby Adi Nilkantha Tea Cabin and meet Mr. Gour who invented this colorful layered style of tea. 
  • Visit a school:  It’s easier to meet people in a smaller town and Sreemangal has plenty of schools (that will likely invite you in as you walk past).  
  • Dine at the London Restaurant:  We determined this another icon of Sreemangal and enjoyed tandoori chicken, naan and salad at this busy restaurant. 

Colourful 8-layered tea in Sreemangal, Bangladesh.

Sylhet 

This city and the surrounding division is famous for TEA.  Over 90% of Bangladesh’s tea is produced in Sylhet.  

Sylhet city is 250km northeast of Dhaka and is the north-eastern division in Bangladesh.  (And interestingly when looking at it on a map it is almost entirely surrounded by India with border on the north, south and east of Sylhet division).  

Things to do in Sylhet

  • Tea plantations:  This is what Sylhet is famous for. Hire a driver and head just out of the city to Malnicherra Tea Estate.
  • Ali Amjad’s Clock Tower:  If you arrive by train you might catch a glimpse of this iconic clock as you cross the river from the station.  
  • Hazarat Shahjalal Mazar Sharif:  Beautiful shrine attracting thousands of people from different parts of the country, irrespective of religion and caste, every day.
  • Keane Bridge:  Built in 1936 this bridge is called the gateway to Sylhet city.  

Hazarat Shahjalal Mazar Sharif in Sylhet is worth visiting during your travel in Bangladesh.

Transportation from Sylhet

  • Train to Dhaka: 7 hours
  • Train to Sreemangal: 2.5 hours
  • Flight to Dhaka: 35 mins 
  • Bus to Dhaka: 8+ hours

Barisal is one of the major rice production centres of Bangladesh known for the production of Balam rice (and for its fish export – one of the main sights to see is the fish market).  But Barisal is also well known now for it’s unique floating vegetable and timber markets…

Things to do in Barisal

  • Fish market:  This is a bustling highlight of Barisal and not to be missed (if you don’t mind the bustle and/or the fish market smell!). 
  • Floating vegetable market:  As far as tourism-draws in Bangladesh this is a big one and a beautiful morning out seeing an entirely different way of living. 
  • Floating timber market:  Not far from Baitha Katha vegetable markets and stretches for kilometres. 
  • Korapur Miah Bari Mosque:  Three-domed mosque thought to have been built in the late 18 th  century. 

Transportation from Barisal

  • Launch ferry to Dhaka: Overnight
  • Taxi to Bagerhat: 3 hours
  • Taxi to Mongla: 4 hours
  • Bus to Khulna: 5-6 hours 

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Khulna and Bargerhat

The city of Khulna on the west of Bangladesh is essentially a gateway city to the Sundarbans and the small mosque-filled city of Bagerhat.  

Things to do in Khulna

  • Take a ferry over the river:  Like most of Bangladesh seeing the cities by river adds a different perspective (and is a cheap alternative).
  • Visit the UNESCO 60-Domed Mosque:  The largest mosque in Bangladesh remaining from the sultanate period. 
  • See the mausoleum of Khan Jahan Ali:  An interesting smaller site with a significant religious influence in Bangladeshi history.   

The centuries-old mausoleum of Khan Jahan Ali in Bagerhat.

Transportation from Bagerhat

  • Taxi to Barisal: 3 hours
  • Bus to Khulna: 1 hour
  • Taxi to Mongla: 1.5 hours

Transportation from Khulna

  • Bus to Bagerhat: 1 hour
  • Train to Dhaka: 9 hours 
  • Bus to Dhaka: 7 hours
  • Bus to Mongla: 2 hours

Mongla and Sundarbans

Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove forest that spans Bangladesh and the south of West Bengal in India. 

Things to do in Mongla

  • Sundarbans river cruise:  Take a boat up the rivers and canals of the largest mangrove forest in the world.   
  • Harbaria Eco Park:  Walk the boardwalk through the mangroves and feed deer at the animal conservation and breeding centre on the main island.  
  • Mongla village day tour:  Another highlight of Mongla was the chance to see smaller villages within the district (and especially by 3-wheel electric rickshaw). 

Watching out for Bengal Tigers while walking in the Sundarbans. A beautiful place to visit during your travel in Bangladesh.

Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar is the home of the longest natural sea beach in the world.  And it’s a beautiful spot to see in the late afternoon golden hour as the sun sets over the Bay of Bengal. 

Things to do in Cox’s Bazar

  • Cox’s Bazar Beach:  Join the crowds and marvel at the beautiful sunset (and eat some candy floss) on the longest beach in the world. 
  • Himchori Waterfall:  A shallow but beautiful waterfall located in the National Park not far from main beach in Cox’s Bazar. 
  • Inani Beach:  Part of Cox’s Bazar beach, Inani has unique black and coral stones cover the shore line during the rainy and summer seasons. 
  • Star Kabab:  We’ve added this as a must-eat in Cox’s Bazar… Highly recommend for a tasty (and friendly) dinner. 

travel group in bangladesh

Transportation from Cox’s Bazar

  • Bus to Chittagong: 5 hours
  • Flight to Dhaka: 50 mins

Chittagong is a large port city on the south-eastern coast of Bangladesh and is second-largest city in the country.  It is another very busy city and like Dhaka, the streets are filled with masses of cycle and auto-rickshaws.  There isn’t much in the way of tourists sights to see but Chittagong is a useful gateway to the Hill Tracts area or south to Cox’s Bazar. 

And for us, Chittagong was a bit more special as we celebrated my birthday.  (I had never previously imagined my birthday at an amusement park in Chittagong but there we were!). 

Things to do in Chittagong

  • Shishu Amusement Park:  Located in the heart of the city this is a small (and old) amusement park for children with around 15 simple rides. 
  • Take a boat ride from Saderghat:  Similarly to Dhaka it’s easy to get a cheap wooden boat across the river and beautiful to see at sunset. 
  • Visit the ship breaking yards:  Not easy to do – after child labour was exposed at the yards – rather it’s easier to see the ship yards from a distance by boat. 
  • Get ice cream sundaes : Not technically a sight of Chittagong but one we have to share. Sub Zero is near opposite Shishu Park and does a great oreo sundae… 

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Ekduaria Village

It’s hard to decide, but for us the opportunity to stay in and be part of a small village in rural Bangladesh is perhaps the most memorable week of our trip.  

The cities are bustling and the towns have a lot going on.  But seeing day to day life in a rural village is the kind of travel you can’t imagine until you get there. 

I am going to dedicate an entire blog (or two, or more) to sharing our experience in Ekduaria Village, but for now here are some of the highlights… 

travel group in bangladesh

Things to do in Ekduaria Village

  • Milk a cow:  Meet the local farmers and collect milk for breakfast (walk back through the village with your tin of fresh, warm milk). 
  • Harvest vegetables:  From the backyard garden and collect pumpkins, squash and okra from the farm 
  • Drink tea with locals:  At the market chai stand or in people’s homes (this is Bangladeshi hospitality).
  • Wander the small streets:  And talk to people along the way (don’t worry about the language barrier; there’s much to talk about even without words). 
  • Go and watch a soccer game:  The local high school field is the place to be for an energetic inter-village match
  • Cook in a mud-kitchen:  Learn how to make paratha, curry, rice-pancakes and much more. 
  • Offer to help:  Go and help the farmers with some of their daily chores (they will laugh but you will love it!).  

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As we awaited the return of confirmed travel visas for Bangladesh we let slip to a few of our close friends that we were planning a trip to Bangladesh – with kids.  

After the initial eye-bulging return stare of said friends and family, the first question was always of safety.  Is Bangladesh safe?!  

Now, having been and travelled Bangladesh – and  survived  thrived – our summary is not of safety concerns… But those of health. 

There’s no two ways about it.  Health and hygiene are legitimate concerns for travel in Bangladesh.  

Dhaka is one of the most polluted (and obviously the most populous) cities in the world.  And hygiene standards are low. 

Like low, low.  Really low. 

There is only so much you can do as prevention in these circumstances.  

  • Carry a basic-but-sensibly-stocked  medical kit . You can read details of everything we carry in our medical kit here.  Rehydration sachets are (reflectively)  recommended  essential in Bangladesh… 
  • Always  wash your hands before and after eating  (and/or carry hand sanitiser).  Bangladeshi custom is to eat with your hands so this is even more important. 
  • Drink bottled water .  As above, it’s contradictory to all that we try to uphold in sustainable travel but worth it to be safe and  prevent all  prevent diahhroea where possible.  
  • Avoid  ice, salads and fruit washed in water .  You don’t know where the water came from (and it’s likely not filtered). 
  • Avoid  mosquito bites .  Especially in the golden hour of sunset, wear long trousers and use mosquito repellent. And if available/offered, sleep under a mosquito net.  

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Food in Bangladesh 

Bangladesh is a land of rice.  

And I would say also a land of BBQ meat, bhaji, jackfruit and flatbreads.  

But the most exciting part about food in Bangladesh? Bangladeshis use their hands to eat.  

It is definitely something of a practised art form to eat entirely sans cutlery.  But a few days into it you will find yourself ignoring the especially sought out fork and joining the local way. 

The right hand is used to scoop food into your mouth and it is considered bad etiquette to eat with your left hand.  Rather, the left hand should be used to hold the plate or assist with serving.  

Every eatery no matter how big or small will have a ‘wash room’ or handwashing station.  (Albeit you may need to scoop the water from a bucket).  But get into it and give it a go.  There is a whole list of delicious tastes and dishes that await you! 

  • Biryani:  Rice and marinated meat cooked in lots of spices
  • Kabab:  BBQ chicken roasted to perfection 
  • Bhaji:  Roasted vegetables in a light curry flavour (served at any time of day)
  • Kichuri:  Rice and lentils seasoned with turmeric and ghee
  • Morog Polao  (chicken Pilaf): Rice cooked with stock (= amazing!)
  • Haleem:  Spicy lentil soup
  • Shingara : AKA  samosa  (pastry filled with spiced potatoes, onions, peas)
  • Parata:  Bengali wheat-flour flatbread often served at breakfast
  • Luchi:  Deep-fried flatbread with the perfect puff! 
  • Mishti  (sweet): Dahl dessert made with milk and sugar
  • Borhani:  Thick, frothy yoghurt-like drink
  • Jilapi/Jalebi:  Deep-fried, sweet snack (crystalised sugar) 

Wondering what food to eat while traveling in Bangladesh? Here we are eating Mishti in a small village in Mongla.

Food in Bangladesh with kids

  • Chai:  Always sweet and pretty standard in taste 
  • BBQ Chicken:  Our kids loved the chicken kabab and BBQ chicken in Bangladesh! 
  • Dal:  Lentil, peas and beans made into a thick stew. (Sounds unappetising but an easy meal to eat with rice).  And it’s gentle on small tummies. 
  • Biryani:  This well-known rice dish is always fairly standard
  • Paratha:  Flat bread that has been deep fried (say no more)
  • Naan:  Always reliable as a simple meal base
  • Sweet lassi:  Traditional yoghurt-based drink (like a milkshake)
  • Falooda:  Ice cream dessert made with rose syrup, custard and pieces of jelly

And fruit and drinking coconuts!  We arrived just at the beginning of mango season which was delicious.  And we ate far more than our fair share of jackfruit in the village.

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Drinking water

Tap water is not safe to drink in Bangladesh.  And unfortunately, finding filtered water to refill your drink bottle is not easy. 

If you have a steripen or UV water filter definitely bring this for your trip as it’s not a nice feeling to buy plastic bottles of drinking water in a country that is seriously struggling with plastic/pollution… 

Best to play it safe.  And watch out for cups/cutlery that is dripping from being washed in unsanitary water. 

Are there supermarkets and/or recognisable shops in Bangladesh? 

This is probably about the time I have to confess we even ordered takeaway chicken and chips one evening from Food Panda.  In other words; in the city, Bangladesh isn’t far behind with takeaways and food delivery services.  

However, many of the big brands (McDonalds, Starbucks etc) are not in Bangladesh.  

Agora  is a popular supermarket chain and stores can be found in the main cities. 

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What to wear in Bangladesh

I love this part of travel Bangladesh. The country is obviously populous (200,000,000 obvious) but oh Bangladesh, you are oh-so-colourful…

Bangladesh is a majority Islamic country and there are expectations for what to wear for travel in the cities and especially in the rural areas.  

For women long pants are always expected.  In the cities is ok(ish) to wear a smart, short-sleeved top. But I would recommend out of the city at least ¾ sleeves.  

I found the best clothing for Bangladesh was the local style of (brightly coloured) salwar kameez.  This is the typical Bangladeshi 3-piece costume of loose trousers, long (below your bottom) tunic-style top and scarf draped across your chest or over your head.  

The salwar kameez is made from fabric that is cool to wear and is addictively colourful.   

For men, advice is similarly conservative but with slightly more flexibility.  Men in shorts  can  be spotted on occasion. But being realistic, it’s not a common sight.  Long pants/trousers and a shirt for men is recommended (and expected, really). 

And for kids – especially young kids – it’s more relaxed.  Our boys enjoyed trying the local style of  Panjabi  (particularly as locals had never seen boys with long hair before!). 

Bangladeshi costumes you will see day-to-day:

  • Salwar kameez  (f): long tunic top and loose trousers
  • Orna  (f): scarf to drape over shoulders or neck (part of the salwar kameez costume)
  • Saree  (f): the main traditional women’s costume of Bangladesh most commonly seen on women in the villages
  • Lungyi  (m): males sarong-like skirt made from tubular length of fabric
  • Panjabi  (m): long, loose shirt.  
  • Fatua  (m): short version of the Panjabi (short, loose shirt) 
  • Gamcha  (m): a colourful, cotton towel (spun by local handloom) often worn around the neck by workers to be used as a body towel 

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Transportation in Bangladesh

Transport and travel in Bangladesh can be as tricky as you make it.

There is road travel (taxis, buses, vans), train travel (express trains and a new metro to come), river travel (the most traditional means of travel in Bangladesh) and rickshaws (pedal and auto).

Don’t try and over complicate things haggling for a best price (especially over a few cents). You will draw a crowd regardless but even more so if you’re trying to negotiate with a driver. And don’t be afraid to walk away. They know how much it should cost and you don’t need to be ripped off just because you’re a foreigner.

Getting around by auto rickshaw (CNG)

Bangladesh has electric and CNG auto rickshaws that are easy to flag down and take for short to medium distances in the cities and towns.  

For a 2km distance it costs around 100Tk (USD $1.15).  Just be sure to negotiate and confirm the price before you climb in.  

Getting around by cycle rickshaw

This is by far the most authentic mode of transport in Bangladesh.  It only costs a few taka for a short distance by cycle rickshaw (just not so easy for us as a family of four – we need to get two!).  

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Getting around Bangladesh by train

Bangladesh is well known for train travel.  It’s likely you will have seen images of hundreds of people riding on the roof of trains… 

Well, we did see people on the rooftops (and heard big thumps as they leapt on the roof above us from one carriage to the next!).   But the police are trying reduce the number of people riding on the top and fortunately we didn’t see quite as many as anticipated.  

It’s relatively easy to book a train ticket at the main railway station in Dhaka.  The most challenging part of booking is battling the traffic in a taxi to get there.  If you don’t have hours to spare you can contact a guide (like  trip2bangladesh.com ) ahead of time to book the ticket for you (we did this for our first train from Dhaka to Sylhet) and have it dropped to your hotel. 

Our first time taking a train in Bangladesh. Swarmed by locals at Kamalapur Railway Station, Dhaka.

Getting around Bangladesh by boat 

Long-distance water travel in Bangladesh is by  launch.   These are huge river ferries (what we would call a ferry back home).  But in Bangladesh, ferries are the term for short-distance river travel from one side of the river to the other.  Like the one we took across the Padma river (this is the main channel of the greater Ganges River in Bangladesh).  

Launch travel is a bucketlist experience in Bangladesh and absolutely the most traditional means of transport in the country.  

Overnight launches depart from Dhaka in the evening and arrive in Barisal before sunrise. 

Here are some of the class options and pricing for a one-way overnight launch in Bangladesh: 

  • VIP Cabin : 10,000 Tk
  • 1st Class Cabin: (A/C, shared toilet): 2500 Tk
  • Economy (seats, shared toilet): 800 Tk
  • 3rd Class (floor space only): 280 Tk 

How to travel by launch on the rivers of Bangladesh.

Getting around Bangladesh by bus

Bus travel is a cheap way to move between cities.  There’s no need to pre-book far in advance as there are  squillions hundreds of buses departing frequently in any given direction. 

It was easy to purchase tickets the day before from a small travel agent in Cox’s Bazar for the 5 hour journey to Chittagong.  (Transport and tour agent stalls line the streets in the tourist area here).  Tickets for the AC bus cost 500 Tk each ($6 USD). 

Budget 

As a traveller, first thoughts are that Bangladesh will be a cheap country to travel in.  And daily – for food, necessities and transport – it is. 

  • Cup of cha (tea): 10 Tk / USD 0.15c
  • Water (1L): 40 Tk / 0.45c 
  • Canned drink: 40 Tk
  • Drinking coconut: 100 Tk
  • Daal: 50 Tk
  • Tandoori chicken: 200 Tk
  • Restaurant lunch (for 4: 600 Tk
  • Auto-rickshaw (2km): 100 Tk
  • Uber/taxi (5km): 450 Tk
  • Passenger boat (across river): 10 Tk
  • AC bus (5 hours): 500 Tk
  • Barber shop shave: 100 Tk
  • 15GB data (for 7 days): 160 Tk

Drinking chai during in Bangladesh was always a highlight and cheap to budget for travel in Bangladesh.

I must admit we were (pleasantly) surprised by connectivity and wifi options in Bangladesh.  Albeit hotel accommodation is not really cheap (for a family) but every place we stayed had free and unlimited wifi.  

We were disconnected from 3G and 4G data on some of the bus and train rides but not in a way that caused any disruption worth writing further about. 

Getting a SIM card for travel in Bangladesh 

The three biggest communications operators in Bangladesh are: 

  • Grameenphone

Grameenphone has a counter selling SIM cards as you exit customs at the airport in Dhaka (even for a night time flight).  

When we landed in Dhaka there were not ATM’s working but I exchanged $20 USD and was able to buy two SIM cards with Grameenphone for 600 Tk each including 12GB of data. 

It’s easy to top up (they call it ‘recharge’) your card at many small street shops.  Just get familiar with the Grameenphone logo and keep an eye out for it.  

If you handover your phone the shopkeeper will top it up the old-fashioned way by calling in to Grameenphone and recharging your desired amount to your account.  You can then choose from a list of data or calling packages. 

Data prices are cheap (like cheap, cheap) and come up under ‘My Offers’ on the service provider app: 

  • 100 minutes, 30 days: 65 Tk
  • 20 GB, 7 days: 179 Tk
  • 13 GB, 30 days: 220 Tk
  • 6 GB, 3 days: 76 Tk

A Grameenphone store at Chittagong Railway Station (look out for the logo to recharge anywhere).

Whether to travel in Bangladesh independently or pre-book tours and transport? 

No doubt you’ve started googling and are wondering how to put together the pieces of the puzzle that is an itinerary for Bangladesh…  But quite frankly there isn’t a lot of information out there.

Looking at the map before we left, we split our travel in Bangladesh into different legs (in different directions). We made contact with owner, Ontu of tour company  Trip2Bangladesh  to gauge prices for transport and to pre-book the first overnight launch and day tour for the Sundarbans. 

For the remainder we travelled independently (by bus, plane and train) and booked two of our three train journeys after we arrived. 

I can highly recommend Ontu for his caring and very professional manner to help with making any tour and/or transport bookings for Bangladesh.  

To stay in Ekduaria Village contact host Jafar Tuhin of Taabu Ekduaria directly on  +880 1969-404414 .  Jafar is an incredible host, with fluent English and very easy to be around.  We arrived as guests and left as friends. 

Useful contacts for travel in Bangladesh

  • Trip2Bangladesh Contact person: Ontu WhatsApp:  +8801784399339
  • Taabu Ekduaria Host and guide: Jafar Tuhin  WhatsApp: +880 1969-404414

Jafar is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide for city tours of Dhaka and the neighbouring ancient city of Sonargaon too. I highly recommend a day tour of Old Dhaka including the sights, bazars and fascinating huge ship breaking yards. Contact him directly – you will not be disappointed!

Meeting people in the Old Dhaka ship-breaking yards.  Travel in Bangladesh with kids is an incredible experience.

Accommodation options for travel in Bangladesh

In a country that is shamelessly renowned for being a budget destination, I would say that for us the cost of accommodation in Bangladesh came as a surprise. 

I’m not going to pretend we found budget accommodation and roughed our way around the country.  Because we didn’t.  But cost-wise it wasn’t what we expected. 

We booked a hotel to arrive to for the first few nights (Hotel 71) and the family room allocated to four pax was well above our budget for fulltime travel. 

As we found our feet and figured out how it all worked here we realised that as a family, accommodation options offered the greatest disparity in our budget.  

In Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong there seemed to be 4 or 5 star hotel options at $130+ USD per night.   Or  you had to be roughing it in a guesthouse/apartment that we could barely even find online… 

In the smaller cities like Sreemangal and Cox’s Bazar it is easier to find lower-cost accommodation.  

But even as normally strict-budget travellers I can tell you we were unashamedly thankful for an albeit expensive-but-clean room, air-conditioning and a hot shower in the cities.   Pick your battles?

Everything we booked in Bangladesh we managed to book ahead of time online through booking.com.  We booked the first few nights prior to arriving.

Accommodation in Bangladesh for travel in Bangladesh. Green Leaf Guest House room in Sreemangal.

Where we stayed in Bangladesh

  • Dhaka:   Hotel 71  
  • Barisal:   Hotel Grand Park
  • Mongla:   Hotel Pashur
  • Dhaka:   Hotel Tropical Daisy  
  • Sreemangal:   Green Leaf Guest House
  • Sylhet:   Hotel Mira Garden
  • Cox’s Bazar:   Laguna Beach Hotel  
  • Chittagong:   Well Park Residence Boutique Hotel
  • Dhaka:   Hotel 71
  • Ekduaria Village: Taabu Ekduaria Village Homestay

Read the reviews on booking sites and use Google Maps to check out accommodation and locations before you book.  

Laguna Beach hotel in Cox's Bazar where we stayed during our travel in Bangladesh.

Thank you, Bangladesh.

Well that ends our huge guide for travel in Bangladesh.  

If you are looking for a destination that will give you culture, colour, adventure, taste and wonder then I recommend travel in Bangladesh. 

Please leave us a comment with any further questions and we’ll get back to you. 

We had a truly, genuinely fantastic time traveling in Bangladesh. And now that I’ve dried my tears on leaving Ekduaria Village after an incredible week of Bangladeshi hospitality, I know for sure it is going to be one of those countries that sticks with us, and close to our heart for a long time to come…

More about travel planning for Bangladesh and beyond…

These are the companies we use while traveling fulltime as a family and that we would recommend to anyone planning and booking travel. 

  • Booking.com  – The best all-around accommodation booking site that constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates. They have the widest selection of budget accommodation and it’s easy to filter and sort into price and availability with all the extras you are looking for personally. (We love the flexible cancellation policy!). 
  • Hostelworld – The largest inventory of hostel accommodation in the world. 
  • Skyscanner   – This is by far our favourite flight search engine. They are able to search small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites often miss. We book all our flights through Skyscanner.  
  • GetYourGuide – Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions offered all around the world including everything from walking tours, to street-food tours, cooking classes, desert safari’s and more!
  • SafetyWing  – A global travel insurance that covers people from all over the world while outside their home country. You can buy it short or longterm; and even if you are out of the country. 
  • World Nomads   – Travel insurance tailored for longterm travel and nomads (including those who have already left home). 

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Thank you for the wealth of valuable information. There is one point that flies in contrast with the Consulate general of Bangladesh’s website, the US travel.gov website, and every other website I have searched for, that is Visa on Arrivals are currently (as of Jan 2024) in effect, at least for the US.

Perhaps your contention that VoA are not available is dependent upon your nationality as a Kiwi?

I wanted to get your thoughts on this matter before I head out on Jan. 23rd from Miami.

One other question comes to mind, I have found various local standards regarding the condition of currency in different countries. I remember back 30 years ago when I was in India bills could have large holes in them due to the custom of stapling stacks together and ripping bills off one by one, but tears along the edges were not accepted. As such, torn bills were commonly given to unsuspecting foreigners. Is there anything to be aware of regarding acceptance of Bangladeshi currency?

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Hi, I am a solo (middle aged) female traveller heading to Dhaka for a wedding in Feb 2023. I would like to travel alone through Bangladesh for a few weeks after – do you think this is doable or is it going to be so hard that it’s not worth the effort. I have tried to find a tour to join but can’t find anything running which I can join. Are there local tours I can join or do you think I can manage to get around as a solo blonde, white, western woman!? I have travelled solo previously and enjoy it, but I’m a little older now and have heard that it is very difficult in Bangladesh.

Love the blog – it’s the first I’ve seen of Bangladesh which has been really helpful, Helen

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Hi Helen great to hear from you! If you would like to find us on Facebook or email I can give you more details – but I highly recommend contact Jafar, a fantastic Guide based near Dhaka (it was Jafar’s village we stayed a week in!). And on your first day do a day tour of Dhaka to find your feet and get your bearings in Bangladesh – we had a truly, truly amazing time and would love to return! The other Guide we have listed; Ontu is from Barisal and can help with booking tours or trains or transport as well. It makes a huge difference to have great contacts as it is a huge country! We can highly recommend both of those great guides. Wishing you a fantastic time! And if you have any further questions please message us, Sarah.

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I am really happy to have found your blog. I am planning a trip to Bangladesh in early 2024, from late January to mid-February. I was originally going to India, but diplomatic relations between India and Canada are strained. India has stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens… So, here I am planning a trip to Bangladesh. My primary goal when I travel is photography. I am working on a book project that includes 15 years of traveling through different countries. I wish to visit the city of Chittagong to explore the ship graveyard and everything around it. I read on your blog that access can be challenging. Is it possible to get close to it? Thank you for your blog; it is very well-documented. Best regards, Louis P. Instagram @parlimages

Hi Louis we had an incredible time in Bangladesh! I highly recommend sending Jafar a message (on his WhatsApp number above) and getting in touch. He would be the best person to ask. From what I understand the yards in Chittagong are closed to tourists and especially photographers. But I really recommend a tour with Jafar when you arrive as a great way to find your feet and get a good understanding to start with in Bangladesh. An amazing country!

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I’m traveling to Bangaldesh as a female solo traveler (for work, but will still be solo for most of the trip) so thank you very, very much for this honest and comprehensive travel guide and description. I’ve lived in Singapore for many years and travelled throughout most of SEA, yet Bangladesh seems next level. I was happy to read your blog to get an insight on what to expect. Unfortunately, I won’t make it to most of the places you’ve been and I also probably won’t make it on a boat or train ride (due to work and corporate compliance…), but all your information on food, hygiene, what to wear etc. helped me a lot. Thanks!!

Thanks very much Shumona! Wishing you a fantastic trip 🙂

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Great blog post. Heading there this December with a friend and always nice to read a REAL review to get the low down from a foreigners POV. Fine work

Hi Iain and thanks very much! Have a brilliant time in Bangladesh. We really enjoyed the adventure and am sure you will too! 🙂

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I’m traveling to Bangaldesh as a female solo traveler (for work, but will still be solo for most of the trip) so thank you very, very much for this honest and comprehensive travel guide and description. I’ve lived in Singapore for many years and travelled throughout most of SEA, yet Bangladesh seems next level. I was happy to read your blog to get an insight on what to expect. Unfortunately, I won’t make it to most of the places you’ve been and I also probably won’t make it on a boat or train ride (due to work and corporate compliance…), but all your information on food, hygiene, what to wear etc. helped me a lot. Thanks!!

Hi Sarah! This is amazing to read and thank you very much for taking the time to write that. Wishing you a fantastic time in Bangladesh! It is somewhere very special. And even with limited time I am confident you will have maximum experiences! Have a brilliant time! Sarah.

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Wow! This travel guide for Bangladesh is incredibly comprehensive and informative. It’s evident that you had an amazing experience exploring the country. The unique culture, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality of the Bangladeshi people shine through your words. I’m inspired to visit Bangladesh myself after reading about your adventures. Thank you for sharing this detailed guide and providing valuable insights into the history, attractions, transportation, and even local customs. Your enthusiasm and love for the country are contagious. Safe travels to all those planning to visit Bangladesh – book your trip now and embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure! You may love to know about Everest Base Camp Trek Guide which is an exhilarating and challenging trekking adventure that takes you through the majestic Khumbu region of Nepal.

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The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Our 2 Day Tour Itinerary with Deshghuri Tours

Bangladesh is one of the wettest and therefore greenest cities in the south Asia region and that extends to the capital city, where the best things to do in Dhaka are all around you! Despite being incredibly built up and heavily populated, the river is central to daily life here and plays a key role in every element of existence.

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

A vibrant and eclectic city, you will still find ancient tradition thriving alongside modern industry and technology. Be prepared to adapt to a new way of life during your time in Dhaka, where everything seems to happen at breakneck speed, yet nothing happens very quickly at all! People in Dhaka are extremely warm, welcoming and humble although many are very shy when it comes to speaking English, despite being able to speak it quite well.

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Here are ten of the best things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh!

1. ride in a rickshaw.

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

These pedal-powered people movers snake their way through the narrow inner streets of Dhaka all day and night. In some places, they are the only effective mode of transport to pierce through the gridlocked traffic, whilst also being an exhilarating experience for newcomers to this hectic city.

2. Visit historic mosques

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a majority Muslim country, so there are many beautiful mosques, both historic and modern. One of these is the tiny Goaldi Mosque located in the historic capital city of Sonargaon.

3. Explore an Armenian Church

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

There was a strong Armenian and Orthodox Christian presence in Bangladesh for centuries and you can still visit the Armenian Church in Dhaka, including many graves dating back hundreds of years.

4. Visit the Pink Palace

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Ahsan Manzil is known as the “Pink Palace” due to the color of the building material. It was the home of the Nawab of Dhaka from 1872 and now it is a beautiful museum that you can explore.

5. Ride in a Traditional Paddle Boat

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This will be the highlight of your Bangladesh adventures, as you navigate the river in a hand-paddled wooden boat, surrounded by boat traffic of all kinds!

6. Wear a traditional “Lunghi”

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Not only can it be extremely hot in Dhaka, but it is also necessary for men to cover their legs entirely to enter the mosques. A traditional “lunghi” is the perfect solution, covering the legs while providing welcome ventilation down below!

7. Visit Historic Sonargaon

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Before the founding of the capital city of Dhaka, Sonargaon was the principal seat of power for the country. Nowadays it is a quiet escape from the busy city with historic reminders of its prominent past.

8. Stroll through Panam City

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Like a Bangladeshi ghost town, this single street of wealthy colonial homes has long been abandoned by Indian Hindu landowners.

9. Take a Boat Trip on the River Meghna

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Not just another boat trip, this time ride on the vast River Meghna by motorized boat surrounded by vegetation and fields on both sides. If you’re lucky your guide will find some interesting stops where you could see local activities like brick production, or sand dredging!

10. Go See the Taj Mahal…kind of!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

This mini-Taj is a big attraction for locals who come visit picnic in the gardens, enjoy the fresh air, or even for weddings and family events!

Now that you know a bit more about what to see and do in Dhaka, Bangladesh, here’s a closer look at our own 2 days Dhaka tour with Deshghuri tour company !

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Our 2 day tour itinerary (4 days / 3 nights in dhaka).

We stayed in Dhaka for 4 days but spent the 2 days exploring on our own and the other 2 days of full day tours.

Day One in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Shabbir from Deshghuri picked us up with a car and driver from the hotel at around 9 am and wasted no time in diving headlong into the frenzy that is Dhaka City!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

We got out of the car at the entrance to a small side street, only big enough for pedestrians, rickshaws, and tug-tuks. We walked for a while, dodging puddles, steps and the constant weaving traffic.

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

It was quickly clear that being in one of those vehicles was going to be a lot easier and faster than walking! Shabbir flagged down a rickshaw which was peddled by strong, wiry Bangladeshi man. 3 of us managed to climb on, which seems quite normal here. The driver pulled us through the narrow streets, skilfully avoiding obstacles and potholes.

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

There are literally thousands of rickshaws carrying people all over the city, almost all of the pedal-powered. We have no doubt whatsoever that these guys are some of the hardest working people in the city. Part of us felt guilty for even being on the rickshaw, but then this is his business, just like thousands of others.

The ride itself was a lot of fun, as being up higher allowed us to see everything going on all around us, like moving spectators!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Throughout the day we visited so many places that we never would have seen on our own, like a beautiful mosaic-tiled mosque, an Armenian church, the Pink Palace, Lalbug Fort, Dhaka University, Dhakeswari Temple, Sadarghat (the river), Banga Bazaar, New Market and loads more in between!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

One of the biggest highlights was riding on a traditional paddle boat across the river and back, crossing the heavy boat traffic. To us, it felt like we might hit another boat and capsize, but to our boatman and guide, it was just another day on the river!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

We even managed to go shopping for branded clothes like Zara and Mango and all of a sudden a tiny man appeared and started calling me in Tagalog! Apparently lots of Filipino flight crew come here to buy clothes, so the local guys in the stores have learned to speak Tagalog. I was able to get some amazing deals and haggling with them was loads of fun as well!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Of course, I can’t forget Jonathan wearing a traditional Bangladeshi “lunghi” ( a sarong-like piece of clothing for men) to enter the mosque, then liking it so much he kept it on for most of the day!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Day Two in Dhaka, Bangladesh

On the second day of our 2-day tour in Bangladesh, we left the hotel early to get out of the city and see the countryside.

It took a while to get out of the city with the morning traffic but after about an hour or so we arrived at Sonargaon, the historic capital of Bangladesh before the development of Dhaka city. We stopped first at the small Goaldi Mosque, more than 500 years old and built using small red bricks. It’s an amazingly well-preserved building.

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Our next stop was the Sonargaon Museum of Folk Art and Crafts which was formerly the Shadar Bari, a palace of a wealthy Hindu landowner before they fled during the separation. All the old parts of daily life from that time are on display and it’s really interesting to see how people lived including the clothes and jewelry they wore.

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

After that, we saw the old Panam City, a single street of wealthy colonial-era homes, also leftover from the wealthy landowners who fled to India. After that, the local farmers who they had oppressed for so long took them over and destroyed many of them. Most of them are in ruins although the government is starting to restore several of the buildings.

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Once again, the biggest highlight of our day was a boat trip on the river! This time it was the River Meghna and the boat had an engine. The river was much wider here and surrounded by fields instead of buildings. We traveled about 20 minutes to an open-air brick factory on the shoreline.

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

As we approached we saw a line of workers carrying piles of bricks on their heads across a flexing plank onto another boat. I still can’t risk slipping off something with my ankle, so Jonathan went ashore to meet the workers, see how they make the bricks by hand and have some tea with them. It still amazes us how hard people work here to make a living and how we often take for granted the life that we have. Having said that, every person there had the biggest smile on their faces and asked to have their picture taken doing their work!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

From here we took the boat back to shore and went to a local roadside restaurant for some local Bangladeshi lunch. It was a very filling selection of simple curries and rice, but really tasty and just the right amount of spicy!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Our last stop before driving home was a quirky scaled-down replica of the Taj Mahal, which has become a tourist attraction for locals and even a popular wedding venue. It was a perfect example of ‘if you build it they will come!’

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

The long drive back to the hotel through rush hour traffic was more like a chance to relax, if not for the driver!

The Best Things to do in Dhaka, Bangladesh

We had an amazing time with our guide Shabbir and we experienced so much more of Bangladesh in two days than we could have seen in a week on our own. There’s still so much more to this incredible country to see, so we’ll have to come back again!

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PBI seeks travel ban on Transcom Group CEO Simeen Rahman, 2 others

From the left, Transcom Group Chaiman Shahnaz Rahman, CEO Simeen Rahman and Transcom&#039;s Head of Strategy and Transformation Zaraif Ayaat Hossain.

The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has sought a travel ban on Transcom Group CEO Simeen Rahman and two others associated with the group amid ongoing conflict among the second-generation heirs over the distribution of wealth following the passing of its founder, Latifur Rahman.

In a letter dated 23 February, the PBI urged the immigration police to impose travel restrictions on Transcom Group CEO Simeen Rahman; Shahnaz Rahman, her mother and the current chairman of the group; and Zaraif Ayaat Hossain, the group's head of transformation.

According to the letter, these individuals are currently residing abroad.

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The PBI, responsible for investigating the case, has requested the immigration police to enforce the ban on their travel if they attempt to depart the country upon their arrival in Dhaka.

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"The three primary accused named in the case are reportedly located outside Bangladesh based on information from confidential sources. You are requested to provide details of their travel abroad from Bangladesh since 1 January 2020 and to notify the investigating officer immediately upon their arrival in Bangladesh from abroad. You are also requested to impose a complete travel ban upon their arrival in the country," the letter reads.

When contacted, PBI investigation officer Md Alauddin told The Business Standard that this measure was necessary for the ongoing investigation.

Shahzreh Huq, the youngest of the two surviving offspring of the iconic businessman and founder of Transcom Group, Latifur Rahman, filed three cases on 22 February, accusing her mother Shahnaz Rahman, the current chairman of the group and older sister Simeen Rahman, the current CEO, of breaching trust, committing fraud, and forging documents to deny her and her deceased brother, Arshad Waliur Rahman, their "rightful" portion of the family's wealth, claimed to be worth Tk10,000 crore.

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Eight top officials of the group were accused in three cases. Police promptly arrested five officials accused of colluding with Simeen Rahman and Shahnaz Rahman on the same day.

The arrested Transcom employees are — Md Fakhruzzaman Bhuiyan, serving as the executive director for Corporate Affairs and Law at the Transcom Group; Kamrul Hasan and Abdullah Al Mamun, both directors in Corporate Finance; Mohammed Mossadeq, the assistant company secretary, and Abu Yusuf Md Siddik, a manager — were freed on bail a day after on 23 February, by a Dhaka Metropolitan Court that turned down a Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) plea for their remand.

Later, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate's court canceled the bail of the five officials of Transcom Group and issued arrest warrants against them on 25 February.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

TAS Group, established in the year 2008, is a joint venture between Shah Group and Maxwell Group. I n a very short span of time, the group has become one of the fastest growing companies in the field of Airline Representation, Aviation Services, Logistics, Cargo Security Scanning & Handling and Travel & Tourism across Bangladesh. The group is maintaining strong prescence all pover the country through wich it is successfully distributing the products and services of it’s principles and companies.

The group initially commenced its operation with Total Air Services Ltd back in 2007 and started diversifying its business in 2014 by acquiring and forming companies such as Total Logistics and Courier Services Ltd, TAS Aviation Ltd., Total Air Cargo Services Ltd., Shah Travels Ltd., Northern Aviation Services Ltd., Airline Management Services and more.

Currently, the group is representing many well-reputed airlines and logistics companies such as AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Kuwait Airways Company (Kuwait), Thai Air Asia (Thailand), Maldivian (Maldives), First Flights Courier (UAE), SMSA Express (Saudi Arabia), ZTO Express (China) and many more in the territory of Bangladesh and it has been doing so successfully since it’s inception.

To set the benchmark of excellence by providing impeccable service.

Strive to be the leader in the industry with the highest regard and contribution to society and the environment.

Growth through stakeholder satisfaction. To ensure the well-being and safety of employees. Prioritize customers at all times.

CORE VALUES, QUALITY STATEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION

Core values.

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QUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to providing our customers with superior quality services at competitive prices that continually meet or exceed customer expectations.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION

To protect our people, customers, communities, and natural environment by sustaining human development globally.

PARENT COMPANIES

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Shah Group (named as “Shah” family name of the founder, started business activities during 1937 as civil engineering, construction and contracting business. From 1968-1975, company activity was paused. In the year 1976, started its business activities by Shah Islam Construction Ltd. which was the leading construction and contracting company in the country. 

Successfully completed large projects such as Siddhirganj 210 MW Thermal Power Plant of BPDB, Construction of 14 Nos. 5-toried & 2 Nos. 3-storied total 16 building of IPSA under USAID, 12000MT of Fertilizer Ware House under World Bank finance in Khulna, Bangladesh Bank Multi Storied office building in Khulna, Dhaka International Airport Biman’s Administration Building, 500- bed National Eye Hospital at Dhaka under P.W.D., 250-bed Cancer Hospital at Dhaka under P.W.D., 250-bed TB Hospital at Dhaka under P.W.D and many more.

The Group started diversifying its business in the field of industry by estab- lishing jute laminating and processing industry for the first time of its kind in Bangladesh in the name of “Shah Jute and Plastic Processing Industry Ltd.” in the year 1982 and gradually established and acquired couple of more indus- tries like Shah Jute Diversifying Industry, Epsilon Plastic Bagging Industry, Total Air Services Ltd., Total Apparel Ltd., Total Communication Ltd., Total Management Services Ltd., Total Hi-Tech Security Ltd., Shah Poultry and Agro and Dhaka Jute Mills Ltd and many others.

After then all the companies grouped under the Shah Group by forming Group of Companies. Shah Group currently involved in project development in the field of infra- structure development, construction, Real Estate, Footwear Manufacturing, Steel Works & Fabrication, Oil & Gas, Stock brokerage and International Trading

M axwell Group (MG) is a conglomerate in Bangladesh, founded in 1980. At present, the group is holding interest in the fields of finance, food and beverage, electric and electronic products, brick manufacturing and inland container depot. It is operating with a vision to pursue excellence in the world of business and commerce. This vision has successfully turned this company from a single AIM business corporation to a multi-industry company that has investments in corporation and organizations such as Easter Logistics. Ltd., NCC Bank Ltd., BMSL Asset Management and Diplomatic Equities and others.

Over the years, through ups and downs the company today has become a well known name in the daily lives of the people. Its products, commitments and promise in delivering value addition to the personal and commercial sector of Bangladesh marks its growing presence.

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TOTAL AIR CARGO SERVICES LTD.

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ACCOM TOURS AND TRAVELS LTD.

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AVIATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD.

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Bangladesh Travel Advisory

Travel advisory october 12, 2023, bangladesh - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued after periodic review with updates to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and a short-term event.

Exercise increased caution in Bangladesh due to crime, terrorism and the upcoming general election . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.  

Reconsider travel to:

  • Chittagong Hill Tracts Region due to occasional communal violence, crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and other security risks .

Country Summary: Travelers should be aware of petty crimes such as pickpocketing in crowded areas. Crimes such as muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking constitute the majority of criminal activity in Bangladesh’s major cities, but there are no indications foreigners are being targeted because of their nationality. These crimes tend to be situational, based on time and location.

Terrorist attacks can happen with little or no warning, with terrorists targeting public areas such as tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, restaurants, places of worship, school campuses, and government facilities.

The next general election is anticipated to occur before January 2024, and political party rallies and other election-related activities have already commenced. Political rallies and demonstrations may be held with increasing frequency or intensity as the general election draws nearer. Travelers to Bangladesh should practice vigilance and remember that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.  

Because of security concerns U.S. government employees in Bangladesh are subject to some movement and travel restrictions. The U.S. government may have limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Bangladesh due to these travel restrictions, a lack of infrastructure, and limited host government emergency response resources.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bangladesh.

If you decide to travel to Bangladesh:

  • Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings.
  • Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Get to a safe area and report any criminal incident to local authorities.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive alerts and so it is easier to locate you in an emergency.
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  • Review the Country Security Report for Bangladesh.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Please review the Traveler’s Checklist .

Chittagong Hill Tracts Region - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel to the Khagrachari, Rangamati, and Bandarban Hill Tracts districts (collectively known as the Chittagong Hill Tracts) due to occasional communal violence, crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and other security risks . Kidnappings have occurred in the region, including those motivated by domestic or familial disputes, and those targeting religious minorities. Separatist organizations and political violence also pose additional threats to visitors to the region, and there have been recent instances of IED explosions and active shooting. Prior approval from the Government of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs Office of Public Safety is required if you plan to travel to these areas.

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