Name : |
Bangladesh |
Official Name : |
People’s Republic of Bangladesh |
Capital : |
Dhaka |
Climate : |
Tropical; cool, dry winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); cool, rainy monsoon (June to October) |
Race : |
98% Bengali, 0.2% Biharis, tribals less than 1 million |
Language : |
Bengali, English |
Official Language : |
Bengali |
Religion : |
88.3% Muslim, 10.5% Hindu, 1.2% other. |
Government : |
Republic |
Population (in mil) : |
127.2 |
Literacy Rate : |
38.1% |
Visas : |
Visas are valid for six months from the date of issue and are good for stays of one or three months |
Immunisations : |
Cholera, dysentery, hepatitis, malaria and meningococcal meningitis |
Time : |
GMT/UTC +6hours |
Electricity : |
220 volts, 50Hz |
Weights & Measures : |
Metric |
Currency : |
Taka |
Travellers Cheque : |
Travellers cheques and cash in US dollars are widely accepted. |
Credit Cards : |
Credit cards are widely accepted at restaurants, hotels and guest houses in Dhaka and Chittagong. Amex cardholders can get a cash advance with their card. |
Tipping : |
Tipping or baksheesh is customary in the country. Waiters in Dhaka restaurants may expect a 5% tip. |
Bargaining : |
Bargaining is a way of life in Bangladesh. Travellers can begin the bargain by offering half the original price and work up. |