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 Zone : |
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. |