Electricity

Located about 20 kilometres north of Dhaka, in the area of Kurmitola, the Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the country's largest airport. The easiest way to get to the city is by taxi, which should take about 30 minutes. Travellers are recommended to take an authorised taxi from the prepaid booth inside the terminal. …

Traffic in Dhaka can be overwhelming, often involving deadlock traffic jams taking hours to clear up. City buses are the most common form of transport in Dhaka. They are cheap, but often so crowded you'd be lucky to squeeze through the door. And the routes can be confusing, so unless you know exactly which …

Taxis can be a convenient way to get around Dhaka. To find one, head to a busy intersection or a hotel lobby. As taxis rarely have meters, it's important to agree on a price before getting in. BDCabs is a reputable taxi company to …

The Bangladesh postal system, managed by Bangladesh Post Office, ensures reliable mail and parcel delivery across the …

Pharmacies are ubiquitous in Dhaka, and the Daktar Bhai website meticulously catalogues them by city …

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In Bangladesh, you will encounter power plugs and sockets of type C (two round pins), type D (three round pins), type G (three square pins, like in the UK) and type K (two round pins plus a grounding pin). The standard voltage is 220 V at 50 …