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Bangladesh

Bangladesh from the UK: nonstop flights to Sylhet, one change to Dhaka and Chattogram, and a country of rivers, tea gardens, mangrove forest and a very long beach.

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About Bangladesh

In short

  • Three international airports: Dhaka (DAC), Sylhet (ZYL) and Chattogram (CGP), with Cox's Bazar (CXB) for the beach.
  • The Sundarbans, the mangrove forest Bangladesh shares with India, is home to the Bengal tiger and is explored by boat.
  • The Sixty Dome Mosque at Bagerhat was built between 1442 and 1459 by Khan Jahan Ali.
  • Bangladesh became a sovereign nation on 16 December 1971; Bangla, or Bengali, is the official language.
  • Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, is a public holiday on 14 April.

At a glance

Country
Bangladesh
Region
South Asia
Local time
GMT+6
Time difference
5 hours ahead of London6 hours ahead in January
Currency
Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages
Bangla and English
Main airports
  • DACHazrat Shahjalal International Airport
  • CGPShah Amanat International Airport
  • ZYLOsmany International Airport
  • CXBCox's Bazar Airport
Best time to visit
November to February
Deals
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Flying to Bangladesh from the UK

Bangladesh has three international airports: Hazrat Shahjalal International in Dhaka (DAC), Osmani International in Sylhet (ZYL) and Shah Amanat International in Chattogram (CGP).

  • Sylhet: Biman Bangladesh Airlines flies nonstop from Heathrow and from Manchester. See London to Sylhet.
  • Dhaka: one change with Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad and others, from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow, or Biman by way of Sylhet. See flights from London to Dhaka.
  • Chattogram: Emirates and flydubai through Dubai, on one booking. See London to Chattogram.

Where to go

  • Dhaka, the capital, with Old Dhaka on the Buriganga river.
  • Sylhet, the tea country of the north east.
  • Chattogram, the port city by the Bay of Bengal.
  • Cox's Bazar, the beach that runs for around 120 kilometres.

Beyond the cities

The country sits on the delta of the Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Meghna. In the south west, boats take you into the Sundarbans, home to the Bengal tiger, spotted deer and river dolphins. Bangladesh's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are the Sundarbans, the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat and the ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur.

Before you travel

The weekend in Bangladesh is Friday and Saturday. Dress modestly, and expect shorter opening hours during Ramadan. Our London team can help with flights, hotels and holidays: call +44 208 900 1624.

Before you go

Entry and visas

What you need to enter Bangladesh depends on the passport you travel on and the reason for your trip, and the rules change from time to time. Check the official requirements linked below when you book, and again a few days before you fly.

Health

Book a travel health appointment in good time and read TravelHealthPro's page on Bangladesh. Drink bottled or treated water, keep cool in the heat and sun, and use repellent and long sleeves against mosquitoes. With a heart or lung condition, keep an eye on air quality while you are there.

Money

Bangladesh uses the taka (BDT). Keep some cash for rickshaws, markets and small shops, tell your bank you are travelling and check its charges for using your card abroad.

General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.

Checked on 14 October 2026

When to go

  1. JanuaryBest
  2. FebruaryBest
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. JuneNot ideal
  7. JulyNot ideal
  8. AugustNot ideal
  9. SeptemberNot ideal
  10. October
  11. NovemberBest
  12. DecemberBest

Most visitors go from November to February, when the rains are over and the heat has not yet built. March to May is hot. From June to September the monsoon brings heavy rain and sometimes floods.

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Pictures of Bangladesh

  • A visitor walking across a lawn towards an old red brick mosque with three domes in Bagerhat
    An old brick mosque at Bagerhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • A kingfisher with orange plumage, brown wings and a large red bill perched on a branch
    A kingfisher perched in the Sundarbans mangroves
  • Two long wooden boats carrying passengers and goods on turquoise water, seen from directly above
    River boats in Bangladesh from the air
  • An ornate white and orange mansion with palm trees beside it, reflected in a still pond
    The museum mansion at Sonargaon, reflected in its pond

Questions about Bangladesh

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How do I visit the Sundarbans?

By boat. The forest is a web of waterways, and boats reach almost every part of it. The Bangladeshi Sundarbans lie in the south of Khulna Division, on the Bay of Bengal.

What local customs should I know about in Bangladesh?

Most people are Muslim, so dress modestly, with shoulders and legs covered. The weekend is Friday and Saturday. During Ramadan opening hours change and modest dress matters even more.

How should I prepare for my health before visiting Bangladesh?

Book a travel health appointment well before you go and read TravelHealthPro's Bangladesh page. Mosquitoes are common, so cover up and use repellent, and drink bottled or treated water.

Checked on 14 October 2026

Do I need a visa to visit Bangladesh?

It depends on the passport you travel on and why you are going, and the rules can change. Check the official entry requirements, such as the UK government's Bangladesh entry requirements, when you book and again shortly before you fly.

Checked on 14 October 2026

Which airports serve Bangladesh?

The international airports are Hazrat Shahjalal in Dhaka (DAC), Shah Amanat in Chattogram (CGP) and Osmani in Sylhet (ZYL). Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) serves the beach town.

When is the best time to visit Bangladesh?

November to February is the most comfortable time, dry and milder. March to May is hot, and the monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain and can cause flooding.

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