Bangladesh Transportation

  Ferry port activity
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  • Ferry port activity
      Ferry port activity
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  • Standing room only on this ferry
      Standing room only on this ferry
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  • The rest area on the bridge
      The rest area on the bridge
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  • View from the Ferry's rest room
      View from the Ferry's rest room
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  • lorries struggling up the river bank
      lorries struggling up the river bank
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Travel uncertainties

by Saagar

Travel uncertainties reach high levels here. Bring a book, postcards and bank on a schedule that helps you to accommodate changes and delays and cancellations. If your bus got cancelled from Chittagong to Comilla, you can have another evening meal of lobster curry!But all this said, I have had very few troubles with getting around Bangladesh or getting what I wanted, and my experience has been very positive.Trains are sometimes delayed due to troubles near the Chittagong Hill Tracts/Agartala area near India, and the occasional bomb on the railway track (you can see the remnants of derailed trains as you pass this area). Buses get held up by traffic accidents that cause monstrous traffic jams, especially in towards Dhaka. I once travelled on a bus from Chittagong to Dhaka that caught fire mid-way and had to be abandoned.Cars may get held up by countryside dacoits (robbers) at night....

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Rickshaws and Death Buses

by Zisch

The best way to get around Dhaka is by rickshaw. Though this mode of transport might appear cruel and almost slave-like to the modern tourist, it is also the daily bread of thousands of families in the city. Rickshaws have the uncanny ability to get through the worst traffic jams - that they cause a lot of them is besides the point - and the drivers usually have a better knowledge of the city than taxis drivers do. On the otherhand, a lot of rickshaw drivers always seemed to specialise in a particular district of the city, so we always used to change drivers when we travelled between the different areas of the city. Avoid Dhaka buses. These are veritable death traps on wheels, with little regard for anything on the road, including rickshaws. There are plenty of them and they charge around the city at break neck speed, usually so overcrowded to the point of tipping. I am sure buses...

Rickshaws

by thelittlevoice

This is a cheap way to get around for a short distance. You should be able to get to where you want(not too far) for less than 10 Teka but the one that I went with was really nice. He could speak a bit of English and he tried to explain me what each area is all about so I gave him 100 Teka. I guess that kinda made his day :)

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Fly

by thelittlevoice

I flew with Biman Bangladesh Airlines this time...well I'm not gonna lie to you, it sucked. I wanted to take my beloved Thai Airways but it was full. The flight from Bangkok to Dhaka takes around 2 hours but it stopped in Yangon for one hour and that was torturing. I was sitting in the middle of 2 Bangla guys and I think they decided it was a good idea not to take a shower for the past few days! During the stop, lots of people were going to the toilet and I think it must have smelt stink to the whole plane. The leg space is also very little. I'm not tall(167cm) but still it was very uncomfortable. The only good thing is probably the cost, it was around 200 bucks. But seriously I'd recommend you all to pay some more bucks and get on Thai Airways instead! I think it's around 300 bucks for returned tickets.

Moscow international

by Maline

A transportation tip bordering on a warning tip:Going to Bangladesh from Europe often includes changing flights in Moscow. This includes waiting at Moscow international (12 hours is not uncommon).So far the ugliest airport I have encountered. Bring books because there is nothing to do here exept have that meal that is included in you ticket......not a delicious experience!At least we only waited 10 hours, not 14 like the family on the floor next to us, with two VERY bored kids...!!!

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Riksja's, trains and buses and The Rocket

by Bonobo2005

In Sudder Street Calcutta I bought a combi-ticket to Dhaka for 500 rupia (about $12) by luxury airco bus. Taxi's and autoriksja's are quite rare outside the businessareas. Instead, use bicycle riksja's for short distances (very cheap, so don't bargain too hard, since you're supporting poor families) and buses. The express trains I used were very convenient. Reclining seats and tea even available in 2nd class. Local trains are much more lively and likely more cultural experience, but slow and often dirty.The paddle steamer Rocket is relaxed and superb experience to cover big distances over water. The difference 2nd class & 1st class is huge. So try to make 1st class reservation in advance. It's really worth it!

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Dhaka has very few flights to...

by surasak

Dhaka has very few flights to Europe and Asia. I went there thru Bangkok, they operate twice daily.Tiny motobike or called 'Baby-Taxi' is mostly used in the city. Buses are not recommened, and the city do not have trains and tubes service.But by the time I arrived in Dhaka, the nations were on strike and all transportation are closed, so I hired one driver at the airport, he charged me for US$20 per day, and he drove me to wherever I wanted to go. The picture shows the busy major centre in Dhaka.

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Any other way than air is for...

by EskiMoe

Any other way than air is for the real adventurous.The best way to get around is in a 4-wheel drive jeep. Not much public transportation, except the three wheel drive 'baby-taxis'. These can be dangerous. For short trips the bicycle taxis - ricshaws - are charming.Inter-city travel is best by air or train, or boat of you have the time. Avoid the inter-city roads. These are dangerous. Avoid travel by night.

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Bangladesh is a land of...

by EskiMoe

Bangladesh is a land of rivers, and to get around you will have to get across. There are not many bridges, but plenty of ferry crossings - big and small. Here is a small 'boat-taxi' taking people across.

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A wonderful way to get around...

by EskiMoe

A wonderful way to get around (short distances) is by rickshaw. Cheap, comfortable and fun. Ask the locals how much it should cost, otherwise the ricshaw drivers will get a big laugh out of cheating you.

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