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Old Dhaka
hotelsMughal-era heart of city. Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace), narrow lanes, chaos incarnate. Sadarghat river terminal - hundreds of boats. Most intense but authentic. Overwhelming sensory experience.
Gulshan & Banani
hotelsUpscale diplomatic and business districts. Embassies, malls, upscale restaurants, expat hangouts. Where foreigners stay. Modern contrast to Old Dhaka. Safer, calmer, more expensive.
Dhanmondi
hotelsMiddle-class residential area with parks, lakes, cafes. Dhanmondi Lake popular. Cultural venues, universities. More liveable than downtown. Where educated Dhaka lives.
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faq.subtitle Dhaka
Visa on arrival for many countries - $50, 30 days. E-visa also available. Some countries (US, UK) can get visa on arrival. Others need advance visa. Check current list. Process straightforward.
Among worst. 3-4 hour journeys for short distances. New metro helping but limited. Rickshaws inch through gridlock. Leave very early for flights. Evening can take 2x normal time. Accept it as part of experience.
Yes, 90% Muslim. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Alcohol restricted (found in upscale hotels). During Ramadan respect fasting. Women travelers should cover more. Generally tolerant society.
Off-beaten-path adventure! Sadarghat river port incredible (hundreds of boats). Old Dhaka Mughal heritage. Rickshaw capital of world. Authentic, untouristed, intense. Cox's Bazar (longest beach) gateway. For adventurous travelers only!
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Dhaka
Use new Metro Line 6 - game-changer for getting around. Clean, fast, avoids traffic hell. Connects key areas. Combine with rickshaw for last mile. 20-100 BDT per ride.
Visit Sadarghat at dawn - river terminal with hundreds of boats, ferries, launches. Most incredible Dhaka sight. Sunrise light magical. Hire boat for river tour. Intense but unforgettable.
Explore Old Dhaka with guide - Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Star Mosque. Impossible to navigate alone. Rickshaw through narrow lanes. Morning before heat. Mask for pollution useful.
Try biryani, kacchi biryani (signature Dhaka dish), hilsa fish curry, fuchka (pani puri). Bengali cuisine incredible. Street food safe at busy stalls. Full meal under $2. No pork, limited alcohol.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
100 - 250 ৳
~175 $
Mid-range
500 - 1,500 ৳
~1,000 $
Fine dining
2,000 - 5,000 ৳
~3,500 $
Street Food
Local dish
30 - 100 ৳
~65.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
150 - 400 ৳
~275 $
Local beer
500 - 1,000 ৳
~750 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
20 - 40 ৳
~30.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
600 - 1,500 ৳ / night
~1,050 $
Guesthouse
2,000 - 4,000 ৳ / night
~3,000 $
Hotel 3★
5,000 - 12,000 ৳ / night
~8,500 $
Hotel 5★
15,000 - 40,000 ৳ / night
~27,500 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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common
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bKashNagadRocket
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Cash DOMINANT! Mobile money (bKash, Nagad, Rocket) exploding for locals. Cards only in major hotels, upscale malls. Bring USD to exchange.
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Cash economy transitioning! Mobile money revolution - bKash (70M+ users), Nagad, Rocket popular but tourists cannot access (need local number/ID). Banks: Dutch-Bangla Bank (DBBL), Brac Bank, Standard Chartered - ATMs in Gulshan, Banani areas. Cards at Radisson, Sheraton, Bashundhara City mall. Bring USD or EUR to exchange. Motijheel financial district has exchanges. Very affordable!
location.payment.tipping
10%
Tipping appreciated 10% in restaurants. Not mandatory. Hotel staff 100-200 BDT. Rickshaw - round up.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Dhaka requires awareness. Traffic among world's most chaotic. Petty theft in crowded areas. Political demonstrations avoid. Air pollution severe. Dress conservatively in Muslim nation. Locals curious and helpful.