Bangladesh is famous for its
pink pearl. Handloom fabrics, silks,
printed saris, coconut masks,
bamboo products, mother-of-pearl jewelry, leather crafts, wood and cane handicrafts and folk dolls are popular purchases. Duty-free shops are available in Dhaka and international airports.
Shopping hoursGenerally Sat-Thurs 0900-2000, Fri 0900-1230 and 1400-2000 (shops in tourist districts often stay open later).
Currency Information:CurrencyBangladesh Taka (BDT) = 100 paisa. Notes are
in denominations of BDT500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of BDT5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 paisa.
Currency ExchangeAll foreign currency exchanged must be entered on a currency declaration form. Hotel bills must be paid in a major convertible currency or with traveller's cheques. Many shops in the cities will offer better rates of exchange than the banks.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsCredit cards are not generally accepted outside the capital. There are ATMs (Standard Chartered Bank) in Dhaka, Chittagong, Bogra, Sylhet, Narayanganj and Khulna. HSBC has ATMs in Dhaka and Chittagong.
Traveller's ChequesCan be exchanged on arrival at Dhaka Airport. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursSun-Wed 0900-1500, Thurs 0900-1300. Selected banks may open on Saturdays.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | BDT98.21 |
| $1.00= | BDT67.60 |
| €1.00= | BDT92.24 |
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