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Bangladesh Travel Guide

Bangladesh — Culture

Customs

The left hand is considered unclean and generally isn't used to greet people or pass food. It is common to eat with one's hands. Women should dress conservatively and often don't shake hands with men in greetings. People are addressed with a suffix denoting their relative age so addressing unknown people as older brother or sister is common. Bangladesh is an Islamic and a male dominated society despite having prominent women in government.

Tipping

Tipping in Bangladesh is not expected but welcome.