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