| 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. |
