Bangladesh
Passionate crowds, vibrant cities and cricket at its most authentic: Bangladesh is the sport’s hidden gem.
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The country
Where you’ll go
Bangladesh rewards the curious traveller. The cricket is passionate and welcoming, the food is outstanding, and the history runs from the Mughal fort and riverside palaces of Old Dhaka to the 15th-century mosque city of Bagerhat.
Beyond the cities are the tea gardens of Sreemangal and Sylhet, the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world and home of the Bengal tiger, and the long beach at Cox’s Bazar on the Bay of Bengal.
England are expected for two Tests in February 2027, one of the most pleasant months to visit: warm and dry. Follow the cricket or build a wider trip, and we arrange your hotels, transfers, match tickets and excursions around your group.
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9 places to know in Bangladesh
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Dhaka
The capital: Mirpur’s Test ground, and the Mughal fort, palaces and river of Old Dhaka.
A huge, energetic city. Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur is the country’s principal Test venue. In Old Dhaka are Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil (the Pink Palace), the Star Mosque, the lanes and markets, and boat trips on the Buriganga River.
Non-stop flights from London Heathrow, about 9 and a half hours.
When to go
Bangladesh through the year
The guide
The Bangladesh guide
Travel notesEntry, health, money, phones, water, weather, plugs, Ramadan and getting around.+
Entry+
British passport holders need a visa to visit Bangladesh. Apply in advance from the Bangladeshi High Commission in the UK. A visa on arrival may be possible at Dhaka airport, but it is not guaranteed.
Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages, no damage, and an expiry date at least 6 months after your visa starts. Rules can change, so always check GOV.UK travel advice before you travel.
Health+
Talk to your GP or a travel health clinic at least 6 weeks before you go about which vaccinations are recommended for you.
Money+
The currency is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT). ATMs are available in Dhaka and Chittagong, and you can bring pounds or US dollars to exchange locally.
Phones+
Check your UK provider’s roaming plan before you go, or buy a local SIM card: Grameenphone and Robi are the main networks, with 4G coverage in the major cities.
Drinking water+
Drink bottled water only. At the cricket, carry water: it is a long day in the sun.
Weather+
February is ideal: 25 to 30°C, dry, with moderate humidity. One of the most pleasant months of the year to visit.
Plugs+
Bangladesh uses a mix of plug types (C, D, G and K) at 220V. Bring a universal adaptor.
Ramadan+
Ramadan is expected to begin around 8 February 2027 and end in early March, depending on the sighting of the moon. Many people fast during daylight hours.
Getting around+
Transfers are arranged for you. Dhaka traffic can be heavy: allow 60 to 90 minutes for airport transfers.
Domestic flights save time: Dhaka to Chittagong is about an hour, Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar about an hour, and Sylhet has its own airport with flights from Dhaka.
Destinations in BangladeshDhaka, Sylhet and Sreemangal, Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, the Sundarbans and Bagerhat.+
Dhaka+
The capital, and home of Bangladesh’s principal Test ground at Mirpur, around 30 minutes from the city centre. Old Dhaka is the heart of the city’s history.
- Lalbagh Fort: a 17th-century Mughal fortress in Old Dhaka
- Ahsan Manzil (the Pink Palace): a grand riverside mansion and museum
- The Star Mosque, with its striking mosaic tile exterior
- A boat trip on the Buriganga River through the old city
- The lanes and markets of Old Dhaka
Sylhet and Sreemangal+
Tea country in the north-east. Sylhet’s Test ground, set among the hills, is one of the most scenic in world cricket. Sreemangal, nicknamed the tea capital of Bangladesh, is surrounded by tea gardens and reached by road or rail.
Chittagong (Chattogram)+
The port city on the Bay of Bengal, about an hour by air from Dhaka. Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium has hosted Test cricket since 2006, and the city is the way south to Cox’s Bazar.
Cox’s Bazar+
One of the longest natural beaches in the world, about an hour by air from Dhaka. A good 2 to 3 night extension.
- Inani Beach: clear water and coral formations
- Himchari National Park: rainforest, hills and a waterfall
- The Marine Drive coastal road to Teknaf
- Maheshkhali Island and the Adinath Temple
The Sundarbans+
The largest mangrove forest in the world, shared with India, and a World Heritage Site. It is the only mangrove forest where the Bengal tiger lives. Khulna is the gateway, with the nearest airport at Jessore, about 50 km north.
Bagerhat+
A 15th-century mosque city and World Heritage Site, about 24 km south-east of Khulna. The Sixty Dome Mosque, built between 1442 and 1459, actually has 81 domes. Easy to pair with the Sundarbans.
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