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title: "Dhaka, Bangladesh"
description: "Bangladesh · airport DAC"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/dhaka"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bangladesh · airport DAC

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Taka (BDT). 100 USD = 12359 BDT
- Phone code: +880
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/QOkQLx](https://airalo.pxf.io/QOkQLx)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bangladesh](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bangladesh)

## Brief

- Try Dhaka specialties such as kacchi biryani, fuchka, beef tehari and mishti. Choose busy vendors where food is freshly cooked and served hot.
- Dhaka traffic is exceptionally congested and travel times can be unpredictable. Allow substantial extra time for airport transfers and cross-city journeys.
- Durga Puja celebrations are expected in October, with larger crowds around puja mandaps and idol-immersion sites. Expect local road diversions and heightened security near festival venues. ([dhakatribune.com](https://dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/421871/police-chief-orders-action-against-misleading))
- Flights from Dhaka to Riyadh have been disrupted following attacks affecting King Khalid International Airport. Check directly with airlines before travelling, particularly on Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Saudia and other Saudi-bound services. ([tbsnews.net](https://tbsnews.net/economy/aviation/five-flights-dhaka-cancelled-after-riyadh-airport-attack) | [dhakatribune.com](https://dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/421847/saudi-bound-bangladeshis-stranded-as-airport))

## Safety and health

- Dengue activity is currently severe: Bangladesh reported more than 300 deaths for the year, with Dhaka North recording the highest city total and large numbers of daily hospital admissions. Use repellent, long clothing and screened or air-conditioned accommodation, and seek medical care promptly for fever. ([bdnews24.com](https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/jgtgkyqgnu) | [cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global))
- Avoid floodwater, muddy water and contact with exposed soil after heavy rain, and cover cuts and wounds. These exposures can transmit melioidosis. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/bangladesh))
- Drink sealed bottled or appropriately treated water. Avoid untreated tap or tube-well water, and eat street food only when freshly cooked and piping hot. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bangladesh))
- Yellow fever vaccination is not generally recommended for Bangladesh, but proof is required for travellers aged one year or older arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits of more than 12 hours. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/bangladesh))

## Recent News

- **11 October 2026:** A transport-monitoring inspection found widespread violations on Dhaka city buses, including reserved seats occupied by other passengers, inadequate assistance and unsafe boarding and alighting. Take extra care on crowded buses, particularly at stops and when carrying valuables. ([tbsnews.net](https://tbsnews.net/bangladesh/transport/dhakas-city-buses-expose-women-children-elderly-safety-risks-ncpsrr-scrf))
- **8 October 2026:** Bangladesh reported four additional dengue deaths and 2,193 hospital admissions in 24 hours. Dhaka North and Dhaka South each recorded 250 admissions during that reporting period. ([bdnews24.com](https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/jgtgkyqgnu))
- **11 October 2026:** Several Dhaka-Riyadh flights were cancelled after an attack led to the closure of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, affecting thousands of passengers. Confirm flight status before going to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. ([tbsnews.net](https://tbsnews.net/economy/aviation/five-flights-dhaka-cancelled-after-riyadh-airport-attack) | [dhakatribune.com](https://dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/421847/saudi-bound-bangladeshis-stranded-as-airport))
- **10 October 2026:** A government recruitment examination was postponed amid allegations of a question-paper leak, and candidates blocked roads in Dhaka. Similar demonstrations can cause short-notice congestion around Shahbagh and government-office areas. ([thedailystar.net](https://www.thedailystar.net/todays-news))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Dhaka is from December to February, when conditions are dry, sunny and generally mild to warm. March to July and October to November are rated as acceptable, but heat, rain, thunderstorms or tropical-storm risk may disrupt plans. August and September are the least suitable months, with very wet conditions, flooding and peak dengue risk.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | Great | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| February | Great | 24 | 11 | 7 |
| March | OK | 27 | 23 | 10 |
| April | OK | 31 | 64 | 11 |
| May | OK | 31 | 84 | 11 |
| June | OK | 31 | 80 | 10 |
| July | OK | 30 | 57 | 8 |
| August | Avoid | 29 | 72 | 9 |
| September | Avoid | 29 | 61 | 9 |
| October | OK | 27 | 36 | 8 |
| November | OK | 25 | 6 | 7 |
| December | Great | 22 | 12 | 7 |

### Month by month

- **January (Great):** January is dry and pleasantly mild, around 13-25°C, with sunny conditions suited to exploring Dhaka.
- **February (Great):** February is warm and generally dry, around 16-28°C. Comfortable conditions suit sightseeing before the intense spring heat arrives.
- **March (OK):** March is hot, around 20-32°C, with rising humidity and thunderstorms possible. Plan sightseeing around the strongest afternoon heat.
- **April (OK):** April is very hot, around 24-34°C, with humid conditions, thunderstorms and tropical-storm risk. Outdoor plans are most manageable early or late in the day.
- **May (OK):** May is hot and humid, around 25-33°C, with heavy showers, thunderstorms and tropical-storm risk. Rain can disrupt urban sightseeing.
- **June (OK):** June is humid and rainy, around 26-32°C, with monsoon downpours, flooding and tropical-storm risk. Allow flexibility for wet-weather disruptions.
- **July (OK):** July is very wet and humid, around 26-31°C, with frequent downpours and flooding that can interrupt sightseeing. Indoor attractions are useful on rainy days.
- **August (Avoid):** August is hot and very wet, around 26-32°C, with flooding, heavy rain and the year's highest dengue risk. Conditions can seriously disrupt a city trip.
- **September (Avoid):** September is humid and rainy, around 26-32°C, with flooding, peak dengue risk and tropical-storm risk. Heavy rain can cancel plans and make city travel difficult.
- **October (OK):** October is hot and humid, around 24-32°C, with rain, flooding and tropical-storm risk. Showers can interrupt sightseeing, though clearer periods occur.
- **November (OK):** November is warm, around 19-30°C, with a mix of showers and clearer weather. Tropical-storm risk remains, including possible coastal cyclones.
- **December (Great):** December is dry, sunny and mild, around 14-26°C, making it a strong month for exploring Dhaka. Tropical-storm risk can still affect the wider region.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 34 | 27 | 12% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 33 | 27 | 44% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 32 | 25 | 40% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 32 | 25 | 30% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 32 | 25 | 24% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 32 | 25 | 27% |
| 02 Nov 02 Nov | 32 | 26 | 18% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Explore Dhaka City in a Local Way !!](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dhaka/Explore-Dhaka-City-in-Local-Way/d22495-74936P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 59.94 USD
- [Old Dhaka City Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dhaka/Old-Dhaka-Tour/d22495-268349P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 57.18 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [Private Tour: Dhaka Heritage & Cultural Tour - Full Day](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dhaka/Private-Tour-Dhaka-Full-Day-City-Sightseeing-Tour/d22495-143654P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 53.93 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [Authentic Old Dhaka Day Tour with Shipyard Visit](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dhaka/Authentic-Old-Dhaka-Day-Tour-From-Biriyani-to-Boat/d22495-5527830P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 70 USD
- [Fascinating Old Dhaka and Ship Breaking Yard Day Trip](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dhaka/Fascinating-Old-Dhaka-and-Ship-Breaking-Yard-Day-Trip/d22495-90303P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 108.77 USD · 10–10 HOUR
- [Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dhaka/Full-Day-Sonargaon-Old-Capital-and-Boating-Trip/d22495-90303P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 104.77 USD · 10–10 HOUR
- [Private Romantic Nile Felucca Sunset Dinner in Cairo](https://www.viator.com/tours/Cairo/felucca-moments/d782-5599843P13?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 50 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Sonargaon Panam City and Mayadwip Riverside Village Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dhaka/Sonargaon-Panam-City-and-Mayadwip-Riverside-Village-Tour/d22495-5527830P5?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 79 USD
- [Half-day Old Dhaka History & Heritage Private Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dhaka/Half-Day-Old-Dhaka-History-and-Heritage-Tour/d22495-123517P13?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 45 USD · 5–5 HOUR
- [Dhaka in One Day: Highlights of Dhaka](https://www.viator.com/tours/Dhaka/Full-Day-Highlights-of-Dhaka-Private-Tour/d22495-17108P9?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 139 USD · 8–8 HOUR

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