Language: The official language is Bangla. The language is central to their national identity. English and Urdu are often understood.
Currency: The currency in
Bangladesh is the Bangladesh Taka (BDT). There are ATMs in major cities but credit cards are usually only accepted in
Dhaka. Banks and large stores will accept travelers cheques. The best exchange rate is found in private shops. Travelers are not allowed to leave with more currency than what they declare on arrival. Banking hours are 9 am to 3 pm, Sunday to Thursday.
Time: Local time is GMT/UCT + 6
hours
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 Volts, 50Hz. Round pin plugs, flat blade plugs, triangular three round pin plugs and parallel flat pins with grounding pin plugs are all common.
Communications: The international access code for Bangladesh is +880. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the
United Kingdom) and city codes are in use (e.g. 2 for Dhaka). Dial up internet connections are found in larger towns and cities. Most cell phones work on a GSM network with prepaid SIM cards.
Tourist OfficeNational Tourism Organizational, Dhaka, Bangladesh: 880-2- 9899288-91 or www.bangladeshtourism.gov.bd
EmergencyAmbulance: 199; Fire: 9 555 555; Police: 9995
Embassies
Bangladesh Embassy,
Washington DC,
United States of America: +1 (202) 244-0183
Bangladesh
High Commission,
London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7584 0081
Bangladesh High Commission,
Ottawa,
Canada: +1(613)-236-0138
Bangladesh Embassy,
Canberra,
Australia:+61-(2)-6290-0511
Bangladesh High commission,
Pretoria,
South Africa: +27 (12) 343 2105
Bangladesh Consulate,
Auckland,
New Zealand: +64-9-410-2335
Embassy of the United States of America, Dhaka: +880-(2)-8855500-22
British High Commission, Dhaka: +880-(2)-8822705-9
Canadian High Commission, Dhaka: +880-(2)-9887091-7
Australian High Commission, Dhaka: +880-(2)-8813105
South African High Commission,
New Delhi,
India: +91-(11)-2462 6733
Ireland Embassy, New Delhi, India:+91-(11)-4626714
New
Zealand High Commission, New Delhi, India: +91-(11)-2688-3170
