Country Info for:
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- China
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- South Korea
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Vietnam
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Information for Travelers to Bangladesh
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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 Zone :
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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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