Bangladesh Travel Facts
The Basics
Country: Bangladesh
Where is it?: Bangladesh is in southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India.
Why do people go here?: Even though it’s very crowded and poor, Bangladesh has much to offer the intrepid traveler.
What are the main entry points?: Bangkok and Kolkata and the main entry points by plane. Overland there are a few crossing from India but check for advice first. There is no crossing via Myanmar
Currency used: Taka
Country Code for Phones: 880
Area codes for Major Cities: Dhaka 2
Religion: Muslim 83%, Hindu 16%, other 1%
Population: 162 million
Ethnic Groups: Bengali 98%, tribal groups, non-Bengali Muslims
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Languages: Bangla (official, also known as Bengali), English
Travel Information
Major Cities: Dhaka
Attractions: Cox’s Bazar, Sundarbans National Park, Somapuri Vihara
Accommodation: Bangladesh Hostels
Tourism Office locations and links: Bangladesh Tourism Office
Off-the-Beaten-Path: St Martin Island
Health Issues: Cholera, Hepatitis, Malaria, Meningococcal Meningitis
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Early October to the middle of February is the best time to visit Bangladesh
Specific Events/Holidays: The Festival of Colours: March, Durga Puja: October
Getting Around: There are multiple ways to explore Bangladesh. Trains are the most efficient and safe. Buses are okay, but there is a high amount of accidents in the country
Good to know: Traveling by boat is a great way to see the country.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airports to fly into Bangladesh are Zia International Airport and Amanat International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Bangladesh travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
Did you like this article?
Share it
Place a comment| Now you can also comment with your Facebook Account |
Rate this story
Follow Us
Subscribe to the BootsnAll articles RSS feed
Related articles found in:
Asia, Asia Nutz and Bolts, Bangladesh, Bangladesh Nutz and Bolts, Indian Subcontinent, Indian Subcontinent Nutz and BoltsRead similar items found across the BootsnAll Travel Network:
Imagining Bangladesh – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Looking for an excuse to not participate in the usual holiday stuff around your own area? Jennifer Miller has 8 interesting alternatives that could take you somewhere unusual and fun.
[Read more]
What do canned peas have to do with travel? Jon Wick explains how a dinner conversation about peas reminded him about one of the most important lessons of traveling.
[Read more]
If you haven’t yet been to a proper German Christmas market, you are missing out. Fortunately you don’t even have to go to Germany, so Andy Hayes lists 7 of the best choices that might be easier to reach.
[Read more]
Travel always has the potential to get expensive, but it’s also true that many of the world’s best attractions are free. Cherrye Moore chooses 5 unique and free attractions here in the USA.
[Read more]
Art museums are fine for some people, but how much can they tell us about weird food items? Deanna Hyland takes us on a tour of 9 museums dedicated specifically to unusual eats.
[Read more]
