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* Pair of ready-made pants: Tk 700/800}}
* Pair of ready-made pants: Tk 700/800}}
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The currency of Bangladesh is the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT / Tk). As of February 2013, USD 1 equals about 80 Tk.
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The currency of Bangladesh is the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT / Tk). As of June 2013: 1 EUR is about 104 Tk; 1 GBP is about 122 Tk; 1 USD is about 78 Tk.
Bangladesh is one of the largest ready-made garment manufacturers in the world, exporting clothing for famous brands such as Nike, Adidas and Levis. Though these products are usually not meant for sale in the local markets, they can be found in abundance in famous shopping areas such as Banga Bazaar and Dhaka College.
Bangladesh is one of the largest ready-made garment manufacturers in the world, exporting clothing for famous brands such as Nike, Adidas and Levis. Though these products are usually not meant for sale in the local markets, they can be found in abundance in famous shopping areas such as Banga Bazaar and Dhaka College.
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Women can find a cotton ''shalwar kameez'' for around Tk 400 in a market or Tk 800-1500 in a shop. Silk is more expensive.
Women can find a cotton ''shalwar kameez'' for around Tk 400 in a market or Tk 800-1500 in a shop. Silk is more expensive.
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'''ATMs''' can be found in most metropolitan areas. Dutch Bangla Bank has the largest ATM network in Bangladesh and finding one isn't hard (there is one at the airports of both Dhaka and Chittagong). These ATMs accept all MasterCard and Visa credit/debit cards. Most international banks in the country such as Standard Chartered and Citibank also rely on the Dutch-Bangla Bank Nexus™ ATM network for their own clients. HSBC [http://www.hsbc.com.bd/] ATMs are located at most hotels but accept only Visa debit/credit cards and HSBC GlobalAccess™ cards (no MasterCard).
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'''ATMs''' can be found in most metropolitan areas. Dutch Bangla Bank has the largest ATM network in Bangladesh and finding one isn't hard. These ATMs accept all MasterCard and Visa credit/debit cards. Most international banks in the country such as Standard Chartered and Citibank also rely on the Dutch-Bangla Bank Nexus™ ATM network for their own clients. HSBC [http://www.hsbc.com.bd/] ATMs are located at most hotels but accept only Visa debit/credit cards and HSBC GlobalAccess™ cards (no MasterCard).
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Most ATM's are usually quite safe to use as most will be set inside a building with a security guard standing (or more likely sitting) guard at the door.
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Most ATMs are usually quite safe to use as most will be set inside a building with a security guard standing (or more likely sitting) guard at the door.
==Eat==
==Eat==
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==Drink==
==Drink==
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'''Nightlife''' in Bangladesh is nearly non-existent. Being a Muslim country, alcohol is frowned upon and found mostly in the international clubs and pricier restaurants in [[Dhaka]] and in some restaurants in tourist centers like [[Cox's Bazar]]. In [[Teknaf]] and on [[Saint Martins Island]] you may stumble upon the occasional beer smuggled in from Myanmar. Some of the nicest hotels in the cities have fully equipped bars with exaggerated prices to match. However, lack of commercial availability of liquor should not always be confused with cultural aversion to alcohol in mainstream society. You'll likely find that Bengali Christians and many urbanized, upper-class Muslims privately have a more liberal, Westernized attitude toward social consumption of alcohol. However most 5 Star Hotels like Radisson, Sheraton. Shonargoan, Regency etc. and few clubs in Gulshan are arranging DJ / Dance parties on frequent basis. Foreigners may bump into one of those parties if they are lucky. Usual entrance fees of such parties aare around BDT 2000/- (USD 30). Young people of upper class and higher uper class of the society are the main portion of the formed crowd. How ever in some places, western clothed hired companions are available. Foreigners looking for a clean vacation should stay away from them using common sense. Liquires does not flow freely in these parties most of the time.
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'''Nightlife''' in Bangladesh is nearly non-existent. Being a Muslim country, alcohol is frowned upon and found mostly in the international clubs and pricier restaurants in [[Dhaka]] and in some restaurants in tourist centers like [[Cox's Bazar]]. In [[Teknaf]] and on [[Saint Martins Island]] you may stumble upon the occasional beer smuggled in from Myanmar. Some of the nicest hotels in the cities have fully equipped bars with exaggerated prices to match. However, lack of commercial availability of liquor should not always be confused with cultural aversion to alcohol in mainstream society. You'll likely find that Bengali Christians and many urbanized, upper-class Muslims privately have a more liberal, Westernized attitude toward social consumption of alcohol. However most 5 Star Hotels like Radisson, Sheraton. Shonargoan, Regency etc. and few clubs in Gulshan, hold DJ / Dance parties on frequent basis. Foreigners may bump into one of those parties if they are lucky. Usual entrance fees of such parties aare around 2000 Tk. Young people of upper class and higher uper class of the society are the main portion of the formed crowd. How ever in some places, western clothed hired companions are available. Foreigners looking for a clean vacation should stay away from them using common sense. Alcoholic drinks are rare.
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'''Coffee''' is -- like the rest of the world, a perennial middle-class 'Adda' (gossip) accompaniment in this city. A favourite haunt for coffee-lovers (those with a 'Starbucks' bent) is 'Coffeeworld' [http://www.coffeeworld.com/gallery/cw_gallery.asp], Dhaka branch addresses (about seven so far) given here, Dhaka Coffeeworld joints [http://www.etceterabd.com/store_finder/]. Most coffee aficionados here rate their 'Caramel Macchiato' better than the plain Starbucks variety and cheaper to boot (about US$2)! In most places instant coffee will be the best you can find
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'''Coffee''' is aperennial middle-class 'Adda' (gossip) accompaniment in this city. A popular chain is 'Coffeeworld' [http://www.coffeeworld.com/gallery/cw_gallery.asp], of which there are seven in Dhaka. Instant coffee is widely available.
'''Tea''' is everywhere. Ask for red tea if you do not want milk.
'''Tea''' is everywhere. Ask for red tea if you do not want milk.
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'''Fruit juices''' are plentiful, varied and delicious, though be wary of watered down or icy drinks and dirty blenders. Raw sugarcane juice is widely available during the hot season, and usually a safe, sanitary bet. Other safe bets are '''coconuts''', popular in the southeast tourists spots like [[Cox's Bazar]] and [[Saint Martins Island]].
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'''Fruit juices''' are plentiful, varied and delicious, though be wary of watered down or icy drinks and dirty blenders. Raw sugarcane juice is widely available during the hot season, and usually safe, as are '''coconuts''', which are widely available.
==Do==
==Do==