Faq

Coming to Bangladesh

1. Why is Bangladesh such a fascinating country for many people?
2. How do I get to Bangladesh?
3. What is the airfare to Dhaka from any city ?
4. Should I tag along an organized tour?
5. When is the best time to go to Bangladesh?
6. What about getting to other countries from Dhaka?

Visa, Immigration and Customs

1. Do I need a visa to enter Bangladesh?
2. What do I need to get my visa?
3. Where do I apply for my visa?
4. Now, what are the entry points of Bangladesh?
5. What if I decided to stay more than 60 days in Bangladesh? Where and what should I do to extend my tourist visa?
6. How long can a tourist stay in Bangladesh ? Waht are the addresses of the Department of Immigration Office in Dhaka ? Besides study visa and tourist visa, are there any other types of visas to enter Bangladesh?
7. Non-tourist visa sounds interesting.What is a non-tourist visa?
8. Is there any other important information that I should know of before I come to Bangladesh?
9. Lastly, can you give me the address of Tourist Information Centers of Bangladesh?

Money Matters

1. How much should I expect to spend during my trip to Bangladesh?
2. How should I bring money to Bangladesh to pay for my travel expenses?
3. Where and how do I exchange my money into Bangladeshi Taka?
4. What is the exchange rate between the Bangladeshi Taka and other international currencies?
5. Can I use my credit card?
6. Are there ATM machines in Bangladesh where I can draw funds from my home country bank using my ATM card?
7. If I get cash strapped , how do I get access to funds?

Health and Insurance

1. What inoculations are advised?
2. What particular diseases do I have to watch out for?
3. Stomach troubles?
4. Altitude sickness?
5. If I need to see a doctor, where can I do so?
6. Do I need a travel insurance?

Weather and Clothing

1. What is the weather in Bangladesh like?
2. What sort of clothing should I bring with me?

Entertainment

1. What are the things I can do and see in Bangladesh?
2. Tell me about the adventurous things that I could do in Bangladesh.
3. I love wild life, what do you say?
4. My kids are coming along with me. Is there any interesting thing for them to do in Bangladesh?
5. Is there anything to shop in Bangladesh?

Accommodation

1. Do I need to arrange for a place to stay before I arrive in Bangladesh?
2. How much does accommodation cost?
3. Is there anything else I should be aware of regarding accommodation in Bangladesh?

Getting Around in Bangladesh

1. If I want to travel around Bangladesh, what are my choices?
2. Tell me more about traveling by buses.
3. Traveling in bus sounds a little too exciting for me, how about flying?

Drinking and Dining

1. What dietary expectations should I have during my trip to Bangladesh?
2. How much should I expect to spend on drinking and dining?
3. Do you think it is safe to eat freely in Bangladesh?

Communication with the rest of the world

1. I want to send some postcards to my friends. Where is the General Post Office (GPO)?
2. How reliable is the mail system?
3. If letter mail is so unreliable, I take it that parcels and packages are worse?
4. Is there any Express Mail Service (EMS)?
5. Can I use my AT&T, MCI or other international calling cards?
6. Can I call collect?
7. How about Internet access?

Local Customs and Culture

1. Is there anything that I need to be aware of about local customs and culture?

Security Concern

1. How safe is Bangladesh?
2. I am going to be traveling alone ? Is there any reason to be concerned?
3. I hate to ask this, but what if I am robbed?
4. Is there any law(s) I should particularly be aware of?

 Trekking

1. I want to go on a trek. When and where can I do so?
2. Where can I get more information and maps?
3. Is it okay to trek alone?
4. Should I trek with an agency?
5. Should I hire a porter and/or a guide?
6. Do I need a trekking permit?
7. How should I dress during a trek?
8. What else should I bring along in a trek?
9. When I go for treks, can I store my luggage somewhere?
10. Any health precautions that I need to consider during my trek?
11. What do I do in case of emergency while trekking?