--- title: Moving to Bangladesh: Visas, Costs & Immigrant Guide description: Moving to Bangladesh can be suitable for families and individuals interested in work, study, or family connections. With its rich culture and history, Banglades image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Bangladesh flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw80%2Fbd.png&w=3840&q=75] MOVING TO BANGLADESH: VISAS, COST OF LIVING & IMMIGRANT GUIDE Bangladesh flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw320%2Fbd.png&w=3840&q=75] Moving to Bangladesh: this free immigrant guide covers cost of living, visa options, banking, healthcare, laws, and settlement steps for living in Bangladesh. Always confirm rules on the official immigration portal. Immigration rules and fees change frequently. Confirm current requirements on official government or embassy websites. Moving to Bangladesh can be suitable for families and individuals interested in work, study, or family connections. With its rich culture and history, Bangladesh offers a distinct experience for expatriates. The capital city, Dhaka, is a busy metropolis that is a center for business and education, making it appealing for professionals and students. As you prepare for your move, understanding the immigration process and the first 90 days of settling in is important for a easier move.\n\nIn Bangladesh, your main options may include a Business Visa, Employment Visa, or Family/Spouse Visa, depending on your situation. Familiarizing yourself with local customs and regulations, as well as the healthcare system, which has limited access for immigrants, will help you adapt more quickly to your new environment. Last updated 2026-05-17Official immigration portal ↗ [https://www.dip.gov.bd/] Review due soon MigrantIQ research desk [/about/editorial/]3 min readData confidence: 82/100 13 published visa guides Save to planner Verify before you move MigrantIQ provides general migration information, not legal advice. Always verify critical steps with official government sources or a licensed advisor before paying fees or submitting documents. Terms [/terms/]Privacy [/privacy/]Report an issue [/contact/] AT A GLANCE: LIVING IN BANGLADESH Quick signals for cost of living, salary, healthcare, and safety before you dig into visas and settlement. Capital Dhaka Region Asia (Southern Asia) Currency BDT Cost of Living Index 22.8 Net Monthly Salary 2007 Healthcare Mixed Safety Index N/A Rent Index 2.6 Quality Index N/A COST OF LIVING IN BANGLADESH The cost of living index in Bangladesh is relatively low at 22.8, indicating that everyday expenses can be manageable compared to many other countries. The rent index is low at 2.6, suggesting affordable housing costs, especially compared to major cities worldwide. However, the typical net monthly salary is around BDT 2007, which may influence your budgeting based on your lifestyle and location. Costs can vary significantly between urban and rural areas, so researching specific regions before making financial commitments is advisable. BANGLADESH COUNTRY PROFILE In-depth facts & data for living in Bangladesh on this page· Updated 2026-06-02 8 sections Bordered on three sides by India and sharing a border with Burma, Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. About 140 million people inhabit the country, which is 55,598 square miles. Bangladesh consists primarily of low-lying deltaic plains that never rise more than 35 feet above s… Demographics & populationPopulation size, age structure, migration, ethnicity, language, education, and health indicatorsEconomyGDP, employment, industries, public finance, and currencyGovernment & politicsGovernment structure, legal system, citizenship, and international relationsGeography & environmentLocation, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resourcesTradeImports, exports, and trading partnersTravel & safetySafety, crime, medical care, and travel conditions for visitors and newcomersInfrastructureTransport, communications, and energyNational symbolsAnthem and national symbols For planning only. Always verify immigration and legal rules on official government sites. DEMOGRAPHICS & POPULATION IN BANGLADESH: PLANNING NOTES 250 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Bangladesh. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Demographics & population in Bangladesh for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Bangladesh-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Bangladesh sits in Southern Asia, Asia, with Dhaka as the capital. Common working and school languages in the dataset include Bangla, the official language and is also spoken in India's West Bengal. People with a university education usually speak English.. English proficiency is listed as medium. Population and age figures on this page are planning signals, not a substitute for census releases or visa eligibility rules. Bordered on three sides by India and sharing a border with Burma, Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. About 140 million people inhabit the country, Early practical steps people actually use in Bangladesh include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://www.dip.gov.bd/ (Department of Immigration & Passports) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Population overview; Age & family; Migration; Ethnicity & language; Education; Health & living conditions. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: DEMOGRAPHICS & POPULATION POPULATION OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Population 162,650,853 Population Growth Rate 1.59% Urban Population 28.400000 [tel:28400000] Population in Major Urban Areas DHAKA (capital) 15.391 million; Chittagong 5.239 million; Khulna 1.781 million; Rajshahi 932,000 AGE & FAMILY Show 10 10 facts — expand for details. Age Structure 28.270000 [tel:28270000] Median Age 23.900000 [tel:23900000] Birth Rate - births/1,000 population 22 Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population 5.67 Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman 2.5 Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49 61.2% Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49 61.2% Mean Age for Mother's First Birth (age 25-49) 18.1 Mother's mean age at first birth 18.1 Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female 1.040000 [tel:1040000] MIGRATION Hide Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population -0.52 ETHNICITY & LANGUAGE Hide Ethnic Groups Bengali 98%, tribal groups, non-Bengali Muslims Language Note Bangla, the official language, is also spoken in India’s West Bengal. People with a university education usually speak English. Nationality Noun Bangladeshi(s) EDUCATION Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Literacy - total population 47.9% Literacy - male 53.9% Literacy - female 31.8% Literacy Definition Age 15 and over can read and write Education Expenditures - percent of GDP 2.2% Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary) 10.000000 [tel:10000000] HEALTH & LIVING CONDITIONS Show 12 12 facts — expand for details. Life Expectancy at Birth 70.360000 [tel:70360000] Infant Mortality Rate 47.300000 [tel:47300000] Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births 47.300000 [tel:47300000] Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births 240 Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population .36 Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population .6 Health Expenditures - percent of GDP 3.7% Major Infectious Diseases - degree of risk High Obesity - adult prevalence rate 1.1% Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved 85.800000 [tel:85800000] Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved 55.200000 [tel:55200000] Underweight - percent of children under five years 36.8% ECONOMY IN BANGLADESH: PLANNING NOTES 222 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Bangladesh. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Economy in Bangladesh for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Bangladesh-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. People comparing Bangladesh with other destinations usually start with wages, rent, and tax, not headline GDP. GDP per capita in the planning dataset is about 3,900. Recent growth is listed at 6.9 percent. Unemployment is listed at 4.9 percent. A typical net monthly salary signal is 2,007. The cost-of-living index is 23. The rent index is 3. A city-centre 1-bed rent signal is 83. A monthly groceries signal is 134. Purchasing-power index: 35. Local currency code: BDT. City prices vary, and these indexes do not replace a job offer or a proof-of-funds check. Bordered on three sides by India and sharing a border with Burma, Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. About 140 million people inhabit the country, When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://www.dip.gov.bd/ (Department of Immigration & Passports) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Economic overview; GDP & growth; Prices & money; Employment & labor; Labor by occupation; Public finance. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: ECONOMY ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Economic Overview Bangladesh's economy has grown roughly 6% per year since 2005 despite prolonged periods of political instability, poor infrastructure, endemic corruption, insufficient power supplies, and slow implementation of economic reforms. Although more than half of GDP is generated through the services sector, almost half of Bangladeshis are employed in the agriculture sector, with rice as the single-most-important product. Garments, the backbone of Bangladesh's industrial sector, accounted for more than 80% of total exports in FY 2016-17. The industrial sector continues to grow, despite the need for improvements in factory safety conditions. Steady export growth in the garment sector, combined with $13 billion in remittances from overseas Bangladeshis, contributed to Bangladesh's rising foreign exchange reserves in FY 2016-17. Recent improvements to energy infrastructure, including the start of liquefied natural gas imports in 2018, represent a major step forward in resolving a key growth bottleneck. Industries Jute, cotton, garments, paper, leather, fertilizer, iron and steel, cement, petroleum products, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, tea, salt, sugar, edible oils, soap and detergent, fabricated metal products, electricity, natural gas GDP - per capita (PPP) $3,900.00 (USD) GDP - real growth rate 6.9% GDP & GROWTH Show 9 9 facts — expand for details. GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP) $793,490,000,000 (USD) GDP Per Capita $3,900.00 (USD) GDP - real growth rate 6.9% GDP - official exchange rate $226,800,000,000 (USD) GDP - composition, by end use * Consumption: 70.3% Government * Consumption: 5.2% Investment in Fixed * Capital: 28.2% Investment in * Inventories: 3% Exports of Goods and * Services: 16.5% Imports of Goods and * Services: -23.2% GDP by Sector- agriculture 15.1% GDP by Sector- Industry 28.6% GDP by Sector- services 56.3% Industrial Growth Rate 8.4% PRICES & MONEY Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Inflation Rate 5.6% Exchange Rate per US Dollar 78.5 Currency Name and Code Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Fiscal Year 1 July - 30 June Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate 10.7% EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Labor Force 83,590,000 Unemployment Rate 4.9% Unemployment - note About 40% of the population is underemployed many persons counted as employed work only a few hours a week and at low wages Major Industries Jute, cotton, garments, paper, leather, fertilizer, iron and steel, cement, petroleum products, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, tea, salt, sugar, edible oils, soap and detergent, fabricated metal products, electricity, natural gas Agriculture Products Rice, jute, tea, wheat, sugarcane, potatoes, tobacco, pulses, oilseeds, spices, fruit; beef, milk, poultry Population Below Poverty Line 31.5% Child Labor - # of children ages 5-14 4,485,497 Child Labor - % of children ages 5-14 13% LABOR BY OCCUPATION Show 3 3 facts — expand for details. Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture 47% Labor Force By Occupation- industry 13% Labor Force By Occupation- services 40% PUBLIC FINANCE Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Annual Budget $23,780,000,000 (USD) Public Debt (% of GDP) 25.9% Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP -5.1% Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP 10.5% GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IN BANGLADESH: PLANNING NOTES 233 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Bangladesh. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Government & politics in Bangladesh for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Bangladesh-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Bangladesh's government and legal structure matters for visas, ID, tax residence, and later naturalization. The immigration authority in our records is Department of Immigration & Passports. Confirm current forms and fees on https://www.dip.gov.bd/. In the planning dataset, permanent residence is listed at 5 years of qualifying stay; dual citizenship is listed as restricted. Bordered on three sides by India and sharing a border with Burma, Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. About 140 million people inhabit the country, Early practical steps people actually use in Bangladesh include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://www.dip.gov.bd/ (Department of Immigration & Passports) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Identity & names; Political system; Capital & time; International role. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IDENTITY & NAMES Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Full Country Name People's Republic of Bangladesh Country Name Bangladesh Local - Long Gana Prajatantri Bangladesh Local - Short Bangladesh Former Name East Bengal, East Pakistan Etymology- history of name the name - a compound of the Bengali words "Bangla" (Bengal) and "desh" (country) - means "Country of Bengal" Independence 16 December 1971 (from Pakistan) National Holiday * Independence Day, 26 March (1971) * Victory Day, 16 December (1971) * note - 26 March 1971 is the date of the Awami League's declaration of an independent Bangladesh, and 16 December (Victory Day) memorializes the military victory over Pakistan and the official creation of the state of Bangladesh POLITICAL SYSTEM Show 10 10 facts — expand for details. Government Type parliamentary republic Constitution * history: previous 1935, 1956, 1962 (preindependence); latest enacted 4 November 1972, effective 16 December 1972, suspended March 1982, restored November 1986 * amendments: proposed by the House of the Nation; approval requires at least two-thirds majority vote of the House membership and assent of the president of the republic; amended many times, last in 2018 Legal System: mixed legal system of mostly English common law and Islamic law Executive Branch: * chief of state: President Mohammad SHAHABUDDIN Chuppi (since 24 April 2023) * head of government: Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister (since February 17, 2026 * cabinet: Cabinet selected by the prime minister, appointed by the president election/appointment * process: president indirectly elected by the National Parliament for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); the president appoints as prime minister the majority party leader in the National Parliament most recent election * date: 13 February 2023 * election results: President Mohammad SHAHABUDDIN Chuppi (AL) elected unopposed by the National Parliament; Sheikh HASINA reappointed prime minister for a fifth term following the 7 January 2024 parliamentary election; note - Sheikh HASINA resigned and fled the country on 5 August 2024 following mass protests against her government in July and August 2024, and Mohammad YUNIS was appointed as interim Prime Minister on 8 August 2024 expected date of next * election: 2028 Legislative Branch: * Description: unicameral House of the Nation or Jatiya Sangsad (350 seats; 300 members in single-seat territorial constituencies directly elected by simple majority vote; 50 members - reserved for women only - indirectly elected by the House of the Nation membership by proportional representation vote using single transferable vote method; all members serve 5-year terms) * Elections: last held on 7 January 2024 (next to be held in 2029) * Election Results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party (directly elected) - AL 223, JP 11, other 3, independent 62, vacant 1; composition as of January 2024 - men 279, women 20, percent of women 6.7% Judicial Branch: * office: chief justice and justices appointed by the president; justices serve until retirement at age 67 * subordinate courts: civil courts * include: Assistant Judge's Court; Joint District Judge's Court; Additional District Judge's Court; District Judge's Court; criminal courts * include: Court of Sessions; Court of Metropolitan Sessions; Metropolitan Magistrate Courts; Magistrate Court; special courts/tribunals Regions or States: 8 divisions Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet Political Parties and Leaders: * Awami League or AL [Sheikh HASINA] * Bangladesh Jamaat-i-Islami or JIB [Shafiqur RAHMAN] * Bangladesh Kalyan Party or BKP [Syed Muhammad [IBRAHIM] * Bangladesh Nationalist Front or BNF [S. M. Abul Kalam AZAD] * Bangladesh Nationalist Party or BNP [Tarique RAHMAN, acting chairperson * Begum Khaleda ZIA] * Bangladesh Tariqat Federation or BTF [Syed Nozibul Bashar MAIZBHANDARI] * Jatiya Party or JP (Ershad faction) [Rowshan ERSHAD] * Jatiya Party or JP (Manju faction) [Anwar Hossain MANJU] * Liberal Democratic Party or LDP [Oli AHMED] * National Socialist Party (Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal) or JSD [Hasanul Haque INU] * Workers Party or WP [Rashed Khan MENON] Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Citizenship Criteria: * birth: no citizenship by descent * only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Bangladesh dual citizenship * recognized: yes, but limited to select countries residency requirement for * naturalization: 5 years CAPITAL & TIME Hide Capital Name Dhaka Capital - geographic coordinate 23 43 N, 90 24 E Capital Time Difference UTC+6 (11 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) INTERNATIONAL ROLE Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. International Organization Participation: * ADB * ARF * BIMSTEC * CD * CICA (observer) * CP * D-8 * FAO * G-77 * IAEA * IBRD * ICAO * ICC (national committees) * ICRM * IDA * IDB * IFAD * IFC * IFRCS * IHO * ILO * IMF * IMO * IMSO * Interpol * IOC * IOM * IPU * ISO * ITSO * ITU * ITUC (NGOs) * MIGA * MINURSO * MONUSCO * NAM * OIC * OPCW * PCA * SAARC * SACEP * UN * UNAMID * UNCTAD * UNESCO * UNHCR * UNIDO * UNISFA * UNIFIL * UNMIL * UNMISS * UNOCI * UNOOSA * UNWTO * UPU * WCO * WFTU (NGOs) * WHO * WIPO * WMO * WTO International Law Organization Participation: has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction Diplomatic Representation from US: * Chief of Mission: Ambassador Peter HAAS (since 15 March 2022) * Embassy: Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka - 1212 * Mailing Address: 6120 Dhaka Place, Washington DC 20521-6120 [tel:205216120] * Telephone: [880] (2) 5566-2000 [tel:255662000] * FAX: [880] (2) 5566-2907 [tel:255662907] * Email: DhakaACS@state.gov * Website: https://bd.usembassy.gov/ [https://bd.usembassy.gov/] Diplomatic Representation in the US: * Chief of Mission: Ambassador Muhammad IMRAN (since 12 December 2022) * Chancery: 3510 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008 * Telephone: [1] (202) 244-0183 [tel:2022440183] * FAX: [1] (202) 244-2771 [tel:2022442771] * Email: mission.washington@mofa.gov.bd * Website: http://www.bdembassyusa.org/ [http://www.bdembassyusa.org/] * Consulate(s) General: Los Angeles, New York GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT IN BANGLADESH: PLANNING NOTES 159 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Bangladesh. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Geography & environment in Bangladesh for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Bangladesh-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Bangladesh's capital is Dhaka in Southern Asia, Asia. Traffic keeps to the left. Geography here is for settlement planning: climate, distance to work, and which city you can actually afford, not a travel brochure. Bordered on three sides by India and sharing a border with Burma, Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. About 140 million people inhabit the country, When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://www.dip.gov.bd/ (Department of Immigration & Passports) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Location & size; Physical geography; Climate & time; Climate; Environment. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT LOCATION & SIZE Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Geographic Location Asia Geographic Coordinates 24 00 N, 90 00 E Total Area 55,598 Square Miles 143,998 Square Kilometers Land Area 50,258 Square Miles 130,168 Square Kilometers Water Area 5,340 Square Miles 13,830 Square Kilometers Land Boundaries 2,638 Miles 4,246 Kilometers Border Countries Burma 193 km, India 4,053 km Coastline 360 Miles 580 Kilometers PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Terrain Mostly flat alluvial plain; hilly in southeast Highest Point 1,230 Meters Highest Point Location Keokradong 1,230 m Lowest Point Location Indian Ocean 0 m Natural Resources Natural gas, arable land, timber, coal Irrigated Land 19,498 Square Miles 50,500 Square Kilometers CLIMATE & TIME Hide Time Zone UTC+6 (11 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) CLIMATE Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Climate The climate of Bangladesh ranges from subtropical to tropical. The humidity remains high all year and reaches between 90%-95% from June to September. Bangladesh has three main seasons. The mild (70s °F) or cold season, from mid-October to the end of February, is characterized by sunny skies, drier weather, and cool (high 50s °F) evenings. During the hot season, from March until the end of May, there is quite a change. The early part is pleasant (75°F), but as the monsoon approaches, hot (95°F) temperatures and high humidity make life difficult. The monsoon season lasts from June to October. At the beginning of the monsoon, the continuous rains cool the atmosphere. Temperatures are milder (85°F to 90°F), but the humidity can be oppressive. Tropical cyclones emerge from the Bay of Bengal with high winds and tidal waves on the average of one major cyclone every 3 years. There are two cyclone seasons, one just before the monsoon (May to June) and one just after the monsoon (October to November). Damage generally is limited to the southern finger of the country (east of Chittagong and Cox's Bazaar). During the monsoon season in a normal year, about 30% of the country is under water. Some years, however, floods cover 70% of the country. At some times during the year, up to 70% of the country is under water. Annual flooding is a way of life but often the flooding is not due to rainfall but caused by water coming from across the borders via the Ganges, Meghna, and the Brahmaputra Rivers. Terrain Mostly flat alluvial plain; hilly in southeast Location Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India Total Area 55,598 Square Miles 143,998 Square Kilometers Border Countries Burma 193 km, India 4,053 km ENVIRONMENT Hide Environment - Current Issues * Many people are landless and forced to live on and cultivate flood-prone land * water-borne diseases prevalent in surface water * water pollution, especially in fishing areas, results from the use of commercial pesticides * ground water contaminated by naturally occurring arsenic * intermittent water shortages because of falling water tables in the northern and central parts of the country * soil degradation and erosion * deforestation * severe overpopulation Environment - International Agreements Party To: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements TRADE IN BANGLADESH: PLANNING NOTES 162 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Bangladesh. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Trade in Bangladesh for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Bangladesh-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Trade figures for Bangladesh help explain which industries hire, which ports matter, and how imported goods show up in grocery prices. Settlements and contracts usually run in BDT. They are not a visa pathway. Work permission still depends on the destination's immigration rules. Bordered on three sides by India and sharing a border with Burma, Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. About 140 million people inhabit the country, When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://www.dip.gov.bd/ (Department of Immigration & Passports) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Trade overview; Trading partners; Partners (summary). Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: TRADE TRADE OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Exports $33,320,000,000 (USD) Imports $39,170,000,000 (USD) Major Exports Garments, knitwear, agricultural products, frozen food (fish and seafood), jute and jute goods, leather Major Imports Cotton, machinery and equipment, chemicals, iron and steel, foodstuffs TRADING PARTNERS Hide Top Export Partners United States 13.9%, Germany 12.9%, UK 8.9%, France 5%, Spain 4.7% Top Import Partners China 22.4%, India 14.1%, Singapore 5.2% PARTNERS (SUMMARY) Hide Export Partners United States 13.9%, Germany 12.9%, UK 8.9%, France 5%, Spain 4.7% Import Partners China 22.4%, India 14.1%, Singapore 5.2% TRAVEL & SAFETY IN BANGLADESH: PLANNING NOTES 237 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Bangladesh. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Travel & safety in Bangladesh for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Bangladesh-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Safety in Bangladesh is local. Neighbourhood, night transport, and documentation checks matter more than a single country score. Tap water is listed as generally safe in the planning dataset. Healthcare system type: Mixed. Immigrant health access note: Limited. Health coverage waiting period in the dataset: 180 days. Read current travel advice from your origin government before you book. Bordered on three sides by India and sharing a border with Burma, Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. About 140 million people inhabit the country, Early practical steps people actually use in Bangladesh include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://www.dip.gov.bd/ (Department of Immigration & Passports) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Before you travel; Crime & law; Health & roads. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: TRAVEL & SAFETY BEFORE YOU TRAVEL Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Country Description Bangladesh is located on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal, is bordered on three sides by India, and shares a small border with Burma. Approximately 150 million people inhabit Bangladesh, which has a land area of 55,598 square miles, slightly smaller than the size of Iowa. This seventh most populous nation is one of the most crowded countries in the world, ranked fifth in population density. Bangladesh consists primarily of low-lying deltaic plains. The Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers (known as the Padma and Jamuna in Bangladesh) and countless smaller tributaries criss-cross the country. The capital, Dhaka, is fewer than 25 feet above sea level. During the monsoon season from June to October, between 30% and 70% of the country is under water due to flooding of rivers. Heavy rainfall is characteristic of Bangladesh, with most parts of the country receiving about 200 centimeters (80 inches) of rainfall per year. Annual cyclones can cause extreme flooding and have led to great losses of life and property damage. Bangladesh is a parliamentary democracy with a unicameral legislature. The nation remains a developing country with severe infrastructure shortcomings. Tourist facilities are minimal as are capacities to deal with emergency situations. Though by almost any gauge Bangladesh remains a developing country, the impact of two decades of nearly six percent annual growth is visible throughout the country, in particular in Dhaka. Meanwhile, the partnership between Bangladesh and its development partners has placed the country on track to meet many of its Millennium Development Goals, according to a 2011 Progress Report by the United Nations Development Program. Bangladeshis now can expect to live longer, infant and maternal mortality have been dramatically reduced at a rate with few parallels in human history, and the living standards and opportunities afforded to women and children have noticeably improved. Moreover, both rural and urban incomes have increased and food production satisfies Bangladesh’s domestic needs. Safety & Security In Bangladesh, a common method for political parties and other organizations to articulate their political demands is by calling for a hartal, or general strike. Hartals, whose purpose is to disrupt or shut down services either locally or throughout the country, can turn violent if the population, or political groups, enforce the shutdown. Even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable. Current sources of political and social unrest include displeasure over verdicts from Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal, labor disputes, and preparations for national elections scheduled for early 2014. These demonstrations have led to frequent violent clashes between police and protesters, resulting in deaths, injuries, and property damage. In various areas of the country, demonstrators have blocked highways and roads to all traffic and have damaged rail tracks and trains. Participants have thrown rocks, debris, and homemade low-yield explosives. Security forces have used tear gas, non-lethal crowd control measures, and firearms against demonstrators. Protests have centered in major metropolitan areas, including Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chittagong, but have also taken place throughout the country, including rural areas. The U.S. Department of State strongly urges U.S. citizens to avoid all demonstrations in Bangladesh. A foreigner could become caught in the middle of these conflicts. There have been no direct attacks on U.S. citizens or indications of targeting foreigners; however, in isolated instances, Westerners and U.S. citizens have been caught in the middle of clashes and demonstrations or stranded when highways have been blocked. U.S. citizens are urged to remain alert to local security developments and to be vigilant regarding their personal security by knowing the locations of police and fire stations, hospitals, and other places to relocate to feel secure. U.S. citizens should also carry identification and, if moving about alone, a cell phone or radio, or other means of communication that work in Bangladesh. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to local news reports. U.S. citizens in Bangladesh are encouraged to make common-sense plans to deal with security situations and to investigate alternative means of communication in-country, evacuation insurance, and alternative destinations both within and outside the country in case of emergency. If you are concerned for your security you should exercise personal responsibility, remove yourself from the situation and relocate to an area where you feel secure. While the diplomatic enclave—which includes the areas of Banani, Baridhara, and Gulshan—in Dhaka is generally safe, political violence can take place within this area. U.S. citizens should contact the American Citizens Services section before attempting to come to the U.S. Embassy. Visitors to Bangladesh should check U.S. Embassy Dhaka’s website for updated information on the current political and security situation. During times of nationwide demonstrations and hartals, US Embassy personnel and their family members are restricted to staying in the diplomatic enclave in Dhaka. When traveling outside of Dhaka, they are restricted to staying in their hotel or other safe accommodations. The U.S. Embassy also recommends that in times of demonstrations, national strikes, or elections, U.S. citizens avoid Roads 79 and 86 in the Gulshan-2 area of Dhaka. One of the major national political party’s headquarters is located on Road 86, while the party leader’s residence is on Road 79. Large unscheduled events occur frequently and usually spill out onto these roads, making them impassable and potentially dangerous. In addition, Noya Paltan area in Dhaka, Baitul Mukarram Mosque (National Mosque), Muktangan (bordered by Baitul Mukarram Mosque to the east, the General Post Office (GPO) to the south, the Secretariat to the West, and Topkhana Road to the North), and Topkhana-Motijheel Road CRIME & LAW Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Crime The Department of State rates Dhaka as having a high crime rate; the types of crime are comparable to any other world capital or large city. Always take precautions such as being alert and aware, locking home and vehicle doors, varying routes, and schedules, traveling in groups, never walking alone at night, and parking near entrances or security lamps. Hiring a 24-hour guard is highly recommended due to the possibility of trespassing and break-ins. In general, crime dramatically increases in the hours of darkness; this includes dusk and dawn. Urban crime can be organized or opportunistic, conducted by individuals or groups, and commonly encompasses fraud, theft (larceny, pick-pocketing, and snatch-and-grab), robbery (armed and unarmed), carjacking, rape, assault, and burglary (home and auto). Incidents of crime and levels of violence are higher in low-income residential and congested commercial areas but are seen in wealthier areas as well, including the Diplomatic Enclave in Dhaka. Many of the reported attacks occurred while the victims were riding in rickshaws; other incidents involved the targeting of small groups of foreigners on foot. To reduce your risk while riding in a rickshaw, keep your bags or valuables under your legs, away from passing vehicle traffic, and ensure that your bag’s carrying straps are not visible. For security reasons, Embassy personnel are prohibited from riding in taxis, buses, rickshaws in Dhaka (outside of Dhaka’s Diplomatic Enclave), and engine-powered rickshaws (also known as CNGs or auto-rickshaws) and recommends that U.S. citizens exercise similar caution. Although U.S. embassy personnel may use trains in Bangladesh, travelers are warned to use extreme caution as trains in Bangladesh are known to be boarded by robbers at all hours of the day on all routes, and larceny commonly occurs. Avoid carrying or displaying large sums of money or wearing expensive jewelry and be aware of your surroundings when you use ATMs. Valuables should be stored in hotel safety deposit boxes and should not be left unattended in hotel rooms. Taxis, if available at all, are unsafe and unreliable. Long-term visitors typically hire a car and driver; short-term visitors should hire a car through their hotel and arrange in advance with their hotel or another reliable party for pickup by hotel vehicle or similar transportation. Women should observe stringent security precautions, including avoiding the use of public transport after dark without the company of known and trustworthy companions, restricting evening entertainment to well-known venues, and avoiding isolated areas when alone at any time of day. Keep your hotel room number confidential and make sure hotel room doors have chains, deadlocks, and spy holes. Hire only reliable cars and drivers and avoid traveling in vehicles hailed on the street. Police are generally responsive to reports of crimes against U.S. citizens. However, crimes often go unsolved or unprosecuted. If you are assaulted, the Embassy recommends that you not fight with your attacker. Flee to a safe area and report the situation to the local authorities. Let go of your purse or backpack rather than fight to retain possession of it. Use hotel safes or lock-boxes for valuables. We encourage all U.S. citizens to carry their mobile phones with them at all times and to travel in pairs or groups. It is also a good idea to travel with a native Bangla speaker if you intend to travel outside urban areas. Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only is it illegal in the United States, you may be breaking local law too. Criminal Penalties While you are traveling in another country, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from our own. In some places, you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you. In some places, it is illegal to take pictures of certain buildings. In some places, driving under the influence could land you immediately in jail. These criminal penalties will vary from country to country. There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States. You can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods, engage in sexual conduct with children, or use or disseminate child pornography in a foreign country. If you break local laws in Bangladesh, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not wherever you go. Persons violating Bangladeshi laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. The death penalty exists in Bangladesh. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs in Bangladesh are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. While the Bangladesh Constitution enshrines a right to a speedy trial, the interpretation of “speedy” is broad by international standards, and protracted judicial proceedings are common in Bangladesh. Languages Bangla, the official language, is also spoken in India’s West Bengal. People with a university education usually speak English. HEALTH & ROADS Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Medical Facilities The general level of sanitation and health care in Bangladesh is far below U.S. and European standards. There is limited ambulance service in Bangladesh and attendants seldom are trained to provide the level of care seen in the United States. Traffic congestion and lack of a modern centralized emergency services system (on par with 911 in the U.S.) make patient transport slow and inefficient. Several hospitals in Dhaka (e.g., United, Apollo, and Square Hospitals) have emergency rooms that are equipped at the level of a community hospital, but most expatriates leave the country for all but the simplest medical procedures. Hospitals in the provinces are less well-equipped and supplied. Psychological and psychiatric services are limited throughout Bangladesh. There have been reports of counterfeit medications within the country, but medication from major pharmacies and hospitals is generally reliable. Medical evacuations to Bangkok or Singapore are often necessary for serious conditions or surgical procedures and can cost thousands of dollars. See the Medical Insurance section below for useful information. Despite government efforts, community sanitation and public health programs are inadequate in Bangladesh. Water supplies in Bangladesh are generally not potable. Typhoid fever, cholera, infectious hepatitis, giardia, cyclospora, and bacillary and amebic dysentery are only a few of the serious diseases transmitted by impure drinking water. Bottled drinking water, especially in major brands, is generally safe for consumption. Fecal-oral contamination is common; improperly prepared meat and improperly cleaned vegetables can lead to food-borne illnesses such as cysticercosis, neurocysticercosis, and campylobacteriosis plus hepatitis A, B, C, and E. Press reports indicate that fish and other raw foods are frequently treated with formalin to slow decomposition, that fruits, particularly bananas, are generally treated with chemicals to speed ripening, that milk products are adulterated with melamine, and vegetables tend to show elevated levels of arsenic due to contaminated groundwater. Washing, soaking, peeling, and thoroughly cooking food are mandatory procedures to minimize chemical, insecticide, bacterial, and parasitic contamination. Multiple strains of influenza continue to circulate annually in Bangladesh including the H1N1 influenza A pandemic strain. Peak influenza circulation occurs during the rainy season, approximately May through October. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against the most common influenza viruses (seasonal flu). For more information about seasonal influenza, please refer to the CDC’s Seasonal Flu website. Highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus H5N1 (Bird flu) has been circulating among poultry in the country since 2007 and outbreaks continue to occur nationwide. The most recent outbreak occurred in October 2012. In response to the ongoing circulation of H5N1 in the country, the government has planned to start a pilot H5N1 vaccination program among domestic poultry. There are concerns from a human health perspective about the use of poultry vaccine which minimizes signs of illness in the birds but does not confer sterilizing immunity, as we could have the silent circulation of the virus in the birds, with continued human exposure. The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) is reviewing its current surveillance platforms with a plan to increase its monitoring of H5N1 circulation among healthy-looking birds sold in markets. Although avian influenza A viruses usually do not infect humans, rare cases of human infection with avian influenza A viruses have been reported, most often following direct or close contact with infected poultry. As Bangladesh continues to be affected by H5N1, it is recommended to avoid poultry farms, contact with birds in live food markets, and to avoid consumption of poultry products that are not thoroughly cooked. For information on Traffic Safety While in a foreign country, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Bangladesh is provided for general reference only, and may not apply to every location. Conditions differ around the country. The current political situation in Bangladesh has affected road travel. The media reports political activists putting logs, large rocks, debris, and burned tires on various roads in the country to block the roads for vehicle travel. The media have reported that tourists and business travelers were stranded in Cox’s Bazar as a result of one such blockage on the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway. Traffic in Bangladesh moves on the left, the opposite of U.S. traffic. Roads are extremely crowded, particularly in the cities, with bicycles, rickshaws, three-wheeled mini-taxis (CNGs), cars, overloaded buses, and trucks all vying for road space and right of way. Drivers are often unlicensed, aggressive, risk-taking, and poorly trained. Many vehicles, particularly large trucks and buses, are badly maintained and driven by inexperienced young men who recently arrived from rural Bangladesh seeking quick employment. Exercise extreme caution when crossing streets, even in areas frequented by pedestrians. When in vehicles, use seatbelts if available, though seatbelts are not common in taxis. Helmets should always be worn on motorcycles and bicycles. Roads, including most major highways, are poorly maintained and often lack safe shoulders and have numerous potholes, sharp drop-offs, and barriers that are not sign-posted. Speed limits and other traffic laws are not commonly posted and are rarely observed by motorists in any case. Drivers should exercise extreme caution when traveling at night by road, as many vehicles do not have proper illumination and most roads are inadequately lighted or signed. Rickshaws rarely have any lighting on them at all. Traveling by road without an experienced local driver or guide is not recommended. On Bangladeshi roads, the safest driving policy is to always assume that other drivers will not respond to a traffic situation in the same way you would in the United States. On Bangladeshi roads, large vehicles generally take the right-of-way. Cars, buses, and trucks often run red lights and merge directly into traffic at yield points and traffic circles without stopping. Rickshaws, bicycles, and pedestrians behave only slightly more cautiously. The practice of frequently using one’s car horn or flashing high-beam headlights to announce one’s presence is the norm in all areas of Bangladesh at all times of day or night. Road accidents, including fatal head-on collisions, are common in Bangladesh. If a serious accident occurs, or if a driver hits a pedestrian or a cow, crowds quickly gather and the behavior of the crowd is often unpredictable. In these cases, some members of the crowd may try to assist injured parties, while other individuals may seek to impose their own sense of justice on responsible parties. The vehicle and its occupants may be at risk of being attacked in such circumstances depending on who the crowd believes is at fault and what damage occurred. Such attacks may pose a significant risk of injury or death to the vehicle's occupants or at least incineration of the vehicle. It is unsafe to remain at the scene of an accident of this nature, and drivers may instead wish to seek out the nearest police station. Travelers are strongly urged not to use public transportation, including buses, rickshaws, and CNGs due to their high accident rate and crime issues. An alternative to consider is a rental car and driver, riding a bicycle if experienced with urban cycling, or walking. Banditry and carjacking, particularly along inter-city highways, have been known to occur but are unusual. Those using these roads should exercise particular vigilance. Protestors and street demonstrators, especially during times of local and national elections, oft INFRASTRUCTURE IN BANGLADESH: PLANNING NOTES 163 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Bangladesh. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Infrastructure in Bangladesh for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Bangladesh-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Infrastructure in Bangladesh affects commute time, remote work, and whether a city is livable in the first 90 days. Typical internet speed in the dataset is 15 Mbps. Airports, rail, and roads on this page are inventory, not a promise that your neighbourhood is well served. Bordered on three sides by India and sharing a border with Burma, Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. About 140 million people inhabit the country, When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://www.dip.gov.bd/ (Department of Immigration & Passports) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Transportation; Pipelines; Communications; Energy. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Airports - total 18 Airports with Paved Runways 16 Heliports 3 Railways 1,629 Miles 2,622 Kilometers Roadways- total 13,216 Miles 21,269 Kilometers Roadways- paved 661 Miles 1,063 Kilometers Waterways 5,201 Miles 8,370 Kilometers Ports and Terminals Chittagong, Dhaka, Mongla Port, Narayanganj PIPELINES Show 1 1 facts — expand for details. Pipelines: Gas 1,833 Miles 2,950 Kilometers COMMUNICATIONS Show 7 7 facts — expand for details. Telephones 1,522,000 Cell Phones 34,370,000 Internet Users 500,000 Internet Country Code .bd Internet Hosts 68,224 Broadcast Media * Note: state-owned Bangladesh Television (BTV) operates 1 terrestrial TV station, 3 radio networks, and about 10 local stations * 8 private satellite TV stations and 3 private radio stations also broadcasting * foreign satellite TV stations are gaining audience share in the large cities * several international radio broadcasters are available Telephone System * Assessment: inadequate for a modern country; introducing digital systems; trunk systems include VHF and UHF microwave radio relay links and some fiber-optic cable in cities * Domestic: fixed-line teledensity remains only about 1 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular telephone subscribership has been increasing rapidly and now exceeds 50 telephones per 100 persons * International: country code - 880; landing point for the SEA-ME-WE-4 fiber-optic submarine cable system that provides links to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia; satellite earth stations - 6; international radiotelephone communications and landline service to neighboring countries ENERGY Show 9 9 facts — expand for details. Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 23,940,000,000 Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 25,620,000,000 Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 19,910,000,000 Natural Gas Production- Cubic Meters (cu m) 20,110,000,000 Natural Gas Reserves- Cubic Meters (cu m) 183,700,000,000 Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 108,900 Oil Imports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 23,620 Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 6,825 Oil Reserves- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 28,000,000 NATIONAL SYMBOLS IN BANGLADESH: PLANNING NOTES 145 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Bangladesh. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. National symbols in Bangladesh for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Bangladesh-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. National symbols for Bangladesh are background for civic life and ceremonies. They do not change visa rules. Use the government and visa pages for status, work, and stay conditions. Bordered on three sides by India and sharing a border with Burma, Bangladesh is located in South Asia on the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. About 140 million people inhabit the country, When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://www.dip.gov.bd/ (Department of Immigration & Passports) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: National anthem. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: NATIONAL SYMBOLS NATIONAL ANTHEM Show 3 3 facts — expand for details. Anthem History The anthem was adopted in 1971; Rabindranath TAGORE, a Nobel laureate, also wrote India's national anthem Anthem Lyrics Amar Shonar Bangla (My Golden Bengal) My Bengal of gold, I love you Forever your skies, your air set my heart in tune as if it were a flute, In Spring, Oh mother mine, the fragrance from your mango-groves makes me wild with joy- Ah, what a thrill! In Autumn, Oh mother mine, in the full-blossomes paddy fields, I have seen spread all over - sweet smiles! Ah, what a beauty, what shades, what an affection and what a tenderness! What a quilt have you spread at the feet of banyan trees and along the banks of rivers! Oh mother mine, words from your lips are like Nectar to my ears! Ah, what a thrill! If sadness, Oh mother mine, casts a gloom on your face, my eyes are filled with tears! Anthem Lyrics English Amar Shonar Bangla (My Golden Bengal) My Bengal of gold, I love you Forever your skies, your air set my heart in tune as if it were a flute, In Spring, Oh mother mine, the fragrance from your mango-groves makes me wild with joy- Ah, what a thrill! In Autumn, Oh mother mine, in the full-blossomes paddy fields, I have seen spread all over - sweet smiles! Ah, what a beauty, what shades, what an affection and what a tenderness! What a quilt have you spread at the feet of banyan trees and along the banks of rivers! Oh mother mine, words from your lips are like Nectar to my ears! Ah, what a thrill! If sadness, Oh mother mine, casts a gloom on your face, my eyes are filled with tears! Verified immigration updates for Bangladesh → [/countries/bangladesh/immigration-updates/] GOVERNMENT JOBS IN BANGLADESH * Bangladesh Government Jobs [/government-jobs/government-careers-bd/] · Bangladesh Public Service Commission All government jobs for Bangladesh → [/government-jobs/?country=bangladesh] OFFICIAL LANGUAGES IN BANGLADESH Banglathe official languageis also spoken in India’s West Bengal. People with a university education usually speak English. OFFICIAL LINKS FOR BANGLADESH * Department of Immigration & Passports [https://www.dip.gov.bd/] Official immigration portal for visas, entry rules, and residency steps. The official portal of the Department of Immigration & Passports is essential for accurate information on visas and immigration processes. Be cautious of lookalike sites that may charge for forms available for free. NEWCOMER CHECKLIST FOR BANGLADESH * •Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required. * •Set up local phone service and banking accounts. * •Understand tax obligations and ensure compliance. * •Obtain health coverage and learn about local healthcare facilities. * •Save emergency numbers, official portals, and reporting channels. * •Learn about local customs and etiquette to ease cultural integration. * •Establish a local support network for assistance during your transition. LOCAL SERVICES & SETUP IN BANGLADESH Healthcare access: Limited Health waiting period: 180 day(s) SETTLEMENT FUNDS & FINANCIAL NOTES FOR BANGLADESH When settling in Bangladesh, have a plan for proof of funds and banking. Local banks may require documentation to open accounts, and understanding the currency (BDT) will help you manage finances. It's advisable to keep some cash on hand, as not all places accept cards. Learn about the local tax system to ensure compliance and avoid legal issues. COST OF LIVING IN BANGLADESH City-level cost rows are incomplete for Bangladesh, so this is a national planning snapshot in BDT (reference city: Dhaka). Net monthly salaryBDT 2,007 1BR city centerBDT 83 Groceries / monthBDT 134 Transport / monthBDT 30 Cost-of-living index: 22.8 TAKE-HOME PAY IN BANGLADESH (2026) Educational wage-tax examples from the MigrantIQ tax calculator in BDT. Not filing software — confirm with official rules and a licensed adviser. Entry / mid offer Gross BDT 5,000,000 BDT 3,967,500net / year ~BDT 330,625 / month · effective 20.6% Solid mid career Gross BDT 12,000,000 BDT 9,217,500net / year ~BDT 768,125 / month · effective 23.2% High earner Gross BDT 50,000,000 BDT 37,717,500net / year ~BDT 3,143,125 / month · effective 24.6% Open Bangladesh tax calculator → [/tools/tax-calculator/bangladesh/] · compare take-home vs other destinations [/tools/tax-compare/] Country hub: /countries/bangladesh/ · Tax year 2026. State or provincial tax may apply on top of federal models. WHO QUALIFIES BEST FOR BANGLADESH * work Professionals seeking job opportunities in a growing economy. * study Students looking to experience education in a diverse cultural setting. * family Families wanting to reunite or explore new living environments. WHAT PEOPLE GET WRONG ABOUT MOVING TO BANGLADESH UNDERESTIMATING LANGUAGE BARRIERS While English is spoken in urban areas, many locals may not be fluent. Not learning basic Bengali phrases can lead to misunderstandings in daily interactions. Taking time to learn the language can enhance your experience. IGNORING CULTURAL NORMS Bangladesh has rich cultural traditions that may differ from your own. Failing to respect local customs, such as dress codes and social etiquette, can lead to uncomfortable situations. It's important to research and be mindful of these practices. NEGLECTING HEALTH INSURANCE The healthcare system in Bangladesh has limited access for immigrants, and waiting periods for services can be long. Not securing health insurance before your arrival can lead to unexpected medical expenses. Arrange adequate coverage to avoid financial strain. SOURCES & REFERENCES FOR BANGLADESH Country data is a planning aid. Official government sources override MigrantIQ summaries for immigration, legal, tax, health, and emergency rules. * MigrantIQ country profile Summary profile maintained for planning. Last updated 2026-05-07. * World Bank and public data sources Used for economic and country-level indicators where available. * Numbeo and public cost datasets Used for cost-of-living signals for Bangladesh where available. FOREIGN EMBASSIES IN BANGLADESH 90 active diplomatic missions in our directory. Sample listings below. * Consulate General of Russia in Chittagong, Bangladesh [/embassies/mission/russian-federation-in-bangladesh-chittagong-consulate-general/] — 🇷🇺 Russia, Chittagong * Consulate of Indonesia in Chittagong, Bangladesh [/embassies/mission/indonesia-in-bangladesh-chittagong-consulate/] — 🇮🇩 Indonesia, Chittagong * Consulate of Italy in Chittagong, Bangladesh [/embassies/mission/italy-in-bangladesh-chittagong-consulate/] — 🇮🇹 Italy, Chittagong * Consulate of Malta in Chittagong, Bangladesh [/embassies/mission/malta-in-bangladesh-chittagong-consulate/] — 🇲🇹 Malta, Chittagong * Consulate of Southafrica in Chittagong, Bangladesh [/embassies/mission/south-africa-in-bangladesh-chittagong-consulate/] — 🇿🇦 South Africa, Chittagong Browse all embassies in Bangladesh → [/embassies/in/bangladesh/] Important — not legal or government advice MigrantIQ lists diplomatic missions for planning reference only. We are not a government service. Contact details may be incomplete or outdated — always confirm appointments, fees, and requirements on the official mission website or your destination government portal before you travel or apply. Terms [/terms/]Privacy [/privacy/]Report inaccurate data [/contact/] Feedback Was this guide helpful? Your answer helps us improve guides and update priority. YesNo Summarize this page with AI Opens your assistant with a pre-filled prompt (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude). Gemini uses Google AI Mode. Ask AI ↗ Not affiliated with any AI platform. Always verify immigration rules on official government sites. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MOVING TO BANGLADESH WHAT ARE THE COMMON VISA TYPES FOR MOVING TO BANGLADESH? Common visa types include Business Visa, Employment Visa, Family/Spouse Visa, and Freelance/Remote-Work Residence. Each visa has specific requirements, so choose one that fits your situation. HOW CAN I FIND TEMPORARY HOUSING IN BANGLADESH? Temporary housing can be found through online platforms, local real estate agents, or expatriate forums. Research neighborhoods and visit potential places before committing to a lease. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN BANGLADESH? The healthcare system in Bangladesh is mixed, with both public and private facilities. However, access for immigrants can be limited, so secure health insurance and understand the available services. 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