Bangladesh
BGDBangladesh is a densely populated South Asian nation bordered by India and Myanmar, with the Bay of Bengal to the south. Dhaka is one of the world's fastest-growing megacities and a hub of the global garment industry, which underpins much of the economy. The country permits dual nationality through its NRB (Non-Resident Bangladeshi) scheme, enabling the large diaspora — concentrated in the UK, USA, and Gulf states — to retain ties and invest without forfeiting foreign citizenship. The Bangladeshi passport offers limited visa-free access, making a second citizenship or residency abroad a priority for many nationals. Living costs are among the lowest in Asia, and Dhaka's tech sector is expanding, though infrastructure, air quality, and periodic political instability remain practical challenges for long-term residents.
→ If you hold a Bangladesh passport, see the Bangladesh nationality guidePassport Rank
#100
Visa-Free
41
destinations
Country Details
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
- Languages
- Bengali
- Population
- 172,954,319
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 5 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical; mild winter from October to March; hot, humid summer from March to June; cool, rainy monsoon season from June to October
- English Proficiency Rank
- #99
Indices
Cost of Living
24
Safety
44
Healthcare
37
Quality of Life
35
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Territorial Taxation
- No — worldwide income taxed for residents
- Naturalisation
- 5 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | $350 | $190 | $110 | $45 | $12 |
| Chittagong | $220 | $120 | $95 | $38 | $10 |
| Sylhet | $160 | $90 | $85 | $32 | $8 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Climate
Dhaka
Rainfall range: 6–380 mm/month · Daylight 11h (winter) to 13h (summer)
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Tourist (T)
- Business (B)
- Work (E)
- Investor (PI)
- Student (S)
- Family/Marriage (F)
- Journalist (J)
- Authority
- Department of Immigration and Passports
- Official Portal
- www.dip.gov.bd
- Phone
- +880 2 9330031
- dip@dip.gov.bd
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- 5
- Language Test
- Yes (Bengali)
- Civic Test
- No
- Oath Required
- Yes
- Dual Allowed
- No
- Fee
- $30
- Processing
- ~18 months
Safety
GPI Rank
#88
Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Common Risks
- ⚠Rickshaw overcharging and meter refusal targeting foreigners in Dhaka
- ⚠Fake charity or orphanage donation solicitations near tourist sites
- ⚠CNG auto-rickshaw drivers taking circuitous routes and inflating fares
Examples of areas to avoid: Kamrangirchar (Dhaka) — densely overcrowded riverbank area with high petty crime, Karwanbazar (Dhaka) — chaotic wholesale market area prone to pickpocketing, Old Town port area of Chittagong after dark
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Sources & last verified
- Last verified 2026-06-15