Travel Information From Brunei to Bangladesh

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Cholera

Vaccination may be considered for adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission. Cholera is presumed to be present in Bangladesh. Cholera is rare in travelers but can be severe. Certain factors may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease. Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Bangladesh.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Bangladesh.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers who
• Are moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live
• Spend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitis
• Frequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitis
Consider vaccination for travelers
• Spending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets
• Going to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be there
Not recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Bangladesh take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Bangladesh. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Bangladesh, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Bangladesh.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

Your passport should be valid for 6 months when applying for a visa

Local Phrases Language : Bangla

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Hello
Good morning = śubha sakāla
Good afternoon = śubha bikāla
Goodbye = bidāẏa
Nice to meet you = tōmāra sāthē dēkhā karē bhālō lāgalō

Conversational

How are you? = Āpani kēmana āchēna?
I am good thank you = Āmi bhālō āchi dhan'yabāda
What’s your name? = tōmār nām ki?
My name is … = Āmār nām…
Do you speak English? = tumi ki English ē kathā balatē pāro?
I don’t speak … = Āmi kathā boli nā...
How do you say… in … = Āpani kibhābē balabēna… madhyē…
I don’t understand = āmi bujhatē pārachi nā

Basics

Yes = Hyā
No = nā
Please = Please
Thank you = dhan'yabāda
You’re welcome = āpanākē sāgatama
Excuse me = māph korbēn
Wait = apēkṣā korun
Hurry up = tāṛātāṛi korun
Go away = Calē yā'ō
Let’s go to = Cala jā'i
I want to go to … = Āmi yētē cā'i…
A little bit = Ēkaṭu khāni
A lot = Anēk

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurant
Do you have? … = tōmār āchē ki? …
Not too spicy = Khub maśalādāra naẏa
It was delicious = ēṭā susbādu chila
The bill, please = bill, daẏā karē
How much? = kata?
Very expensive = Khuba dāmī
Can you reduce the price? = dāma kamātē pārabēna?
Please can I have a beer? = Āmi ki biẏāra khētē pāri?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Car
Bus = Bus
Right = Ḍān
Left = bām
Straight = sōjā
Stop here = ēkhānē thāmuna

Places

Downtown = wast albalad
Street = sharie
Hotel = alfunduq
Museum = muthaf
Mall = mujamae tijariun
Market = suq
Hospital = mustashfaa
Doctor = tabib
Police = shurta
Post office = maktab albarid
Bank = bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Koyta baje
Today = Āja
Tomorrow = āgāmīkāl
The day after tomorrow = paraśu
Yesterday = gatakāl
When? = kakhan?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = toilet kōthāẏa?
Help me, please = Āmākē sāhāyya karuna, daẏā karē
Call an ambulance = ēkaṭi ambulance call karuna
I don’t feel goo = āmāra bhālō lāgachē nā

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• Dhaka hotline: +8801711401572

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Dhaka

Dhaka hosts over 50 diplomatic missions as well as the headquarters of BIMSTEC and CIRDAP. The city's culture is known for its rickshaws, cuisine, art festivals and religious diversity. The old city is home to around 2000 buildings from the Mughal and British periods.

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Petty Crime

Many of the crimes committed against travelers in Bangladesh are petty; pickpocketing and bag snatching in particular.

To avoid being a target of theft, here are a few tips:
Avoid flashing money around – be discreet when you open your wallet in markets
Keep valuables hidden and well concealed from others
If you can, avoid carrying large cameras around, instead opt for a smaller, mirrorless camera that is less bulky and obvious as you walk the streets of Bangladesh
Hold bags in front of you and don't place them on the ground when you're in restaurants or street stalls
Keep your bags and belongings on you at all times when riding local transport – avoid falling asleep on short-distance crowded buses
Criminals often work as teams either on motorcycles or three-wheeled vehicles (CNGs), so when walking near the roads, keep your bag away from the roadside.

Robbery

Dhaka's crime rate is listed as high, and crime increases dramatically at night. Armed robbery is the second-most common crime, and obviously much more dangerous. There have been reports of an increase in armed robbery and gangs operating throughout Dhaka, particularly in Gulshan and Banani, two of Dhaka's wealthiest areas. Passengers of rickshaws, CNGs or taxis – especially at night – are particularly vulnerable to armed robberies.

Kidnapping

The kidnapping of businessmen and children for ransom has increased in Bangladesh, but the targets are rarely travelers. Always remain aware of your surroundings, particularly in more isolated or rural locations, where the risk increases.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Bangladesh is Islam
• Avoid making judgements in absolute terms of right or wrong until you have a clear understanding of the circumstance. For many Bangladeshis, the context and situation are important in understanding whether something is moral and just.
• Do not criticise or joke about anything that may offend a Bangladeshis national pride. The country has faced a struggle to distinguish itself, hence Bangladeshis value their national symbols and Bangla language.
• People greatly respect their elders, so - Avoid any remarks that criticise or disregard an older person’s status or opinion.
• Drawing parallels between Bangladesh and other countries on the Indian subcontinent such as India or Pakistan may offend your Bangladeshi counterpart. Bangladeshis often get these comparisons, yet take great pride in being culturally and politically distinct from both India and Pakistan.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Bangladesh?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Bangladesh. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Bangladesh is ranked 125th in the world. Bangladesh has many top-notch hospitals in the urban areas but in rural areas, there are minimal healthcare services available.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes which can spread this diseases.

Leishmaniasis is caused by infection with Leishmania parasites, which are spread by the bite of phlebotomine sand flies.

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Occurs from being around, touching, or working with infected poultry.

Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents

By breathing in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.