Location: Asia
Local Time:
Capital City: Dhaka
Population: 150.5 Million
Area: 144, 000357,021 square km, 55, 599 square miles.
Language(s): Bengali, English
Dialling Code: 880
Emergency: Police: 999. Fire & Ambulance: 955 5555, 955 6666-7
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence or International Driving Permit required.Temporary licence available on presentation of British licence
Electricity: 220/240V AC 50Hz
Currency: Taka (BDT 1 = 100 Poisha)
Notes: BDT: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500
Coins: Poisha: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards are accepted. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at Dhaka Airport on arrival. A currency declaration form must be completed whenever foreign currency is exchanged
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1600 Sun-Wed, 0900-1400 Thur
Office: 0900-1600 Sun-Wed, 0900-1400 Thur
Shops: 0900-2000 Sat-Thur, 0900-1230 & 1400-2000 Fri
Public Holidays
2012
Note: Muslim holidays - Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar.
Business/Social Hints: Women should dress conventionally, revealing clothes should not be worn. The business community generally speaks English. Smoking is generally accepted, but prohibited in some areas. Islamic conventions apply. When passing or receiving food or gifts it is usual to use the right and not the left hand. Local body language customs can lead to misunderstandings. Nodding the head, up and down may indicate - yes, and side to side movement - no. There are some restrictions on photography. Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Expected, around 10% in restaurants & 5% for taxis
