Bangladesh Halal Industry Expo 2026

Bangladeshi Taka · BDT

Cards are accepted in hotels, malls and upmarket restaurants, but Dhaka is still largely a cash economy — carry taka for ride-hailing, markets, street food and smaller shops.

Tipping (locally 'bakshish') is customary — around 5-10% in restaurants and small notes for porters and drivers are appreciated.

Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink tourist SIMs at Hazrat Shahjalal arrivals (passport and biometric registration required)

Plug: Type C / D / G (UK-style sockets are common) · 220V / 50Hz

General: 999 (national emergency)

Fire: 999

Baitul Mukarram National Mosque — Bangladesh's national mosque and one of the largest in the country — a major Friday congregation in the heart of the city.

Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) — A historic mosque famous for its star-patterned mosaic decoration, in the old city.

Mosques citywide — Mosques are everywhere in Dhaka and most malls, offices, hotels and the airport have prayer rooms (musalla); the adhan is heard across every neighbourhood.