Shopping and Business Hours

10:00am to 8:00pm

Tipping

Though not mandatory, you may compliment exceptional service with a 10% tip.

Electricity

220-volt, 50 cycle AC (the same as Britain and Australia). North American appliances will need an adaptor and a converter while dual-voltage appliances will simply require an adaptor.

Visa Requirements
For most nationalities, a Visa is required prior to arrival in Dhaka.

Taxes

15% value-added tax is mandatory for all goods and services.

Greeting Customs

Greetings usually take place between members of the same sex and it is common for women to only be met within business contexts.

Gift Customs

Gifts of money are strongly discouraged, and refrain from giving alcohol or non-halal products to Muslims.

Other Customs

In this religious country, the left hand is considered unclean, so you should only eat, pass dishes or drink with your right hand