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Bangladesh

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency999All emergencies

Plug typesA · C · D · G · K220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyBDTBangladeshi Taka

Drives on theleft

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+880 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 176 million people live in Bangladesh, on 147,570 km². The capital is Dhaka.

Capital: Dhaka
Population: 175,686,899
Area: 147,570 km²
Official language: Bangla

Land borders

India Myanmar

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Bangladesh?
Sockets take plug type A/C/D/G/K, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Bangladesh?
Call 999 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Bangladesh?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Bangladesh?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Bangladesh?
Prices are in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT).
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
Official language: Bangla.
How do I call a number in Bangladesh from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +880.