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Dhaka: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Dhaka, formerly spelled as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.

Dhaka · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityDhakasunset 05:18 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map60
Exchange rate৳124.39per 1 $BDT — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map60

All 60 places as a list

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Removal of information about Hindu festival of Durga Puja (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
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Exercise increased caution in Bangladesh due to unrest , crime , terrorism , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Unrest Protests can occur and turn violent without notice. Avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones. Crime In Bangladesh’s major cities, common crimes include muggings, burglaries, assaults, and illegal drug trafficking.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport DAC15 km from the centre
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport IXA87 km from the centre
Barisal Airport BZL101 km from the centre
Cities of Bangladesh
Places in Dhaka
Countries nearby

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