Notes on Travel to Bangladesh 4 (Local)

We will explain in detail about things you should be aware of when traveling to Bangladesh (traffic conditions).

About local movement

In Bangladesh, which is called the river country, a water transportation network is also developed. There are also various means of transportation such as buses, trains, and rickshaws.

City transportation in Dhaka There

are taxi, rickshaw, mischuku (auto rickshaw), CNG (baby taxi), bus, etc. in urban areas. There are three types, yellow, black, and blue, which are metered, but there are some drivers who do not want to use the meter. The yellow ones are slightly larger in size and have large air conditioners, and some are equipped with air conditioning.

Rikisha is a human-powered tricycle. It can be used at short distances and can be found immediately, so it is convenient to move. Fees are negotiated and are often said to be high for foreign tourists, so it is a good idea to ask the market price before using.

Mishuku is a three-wheel auto rickshaw with an engine. The price is also negotiated.
CNG is an auto rickshaw that uses natural gas as a countermeasure against air pollution.
The use of one woman at midnight is dangerous and should be avoided as much as possible. In addition, please be careful about valuables as it may fit snatching while riding Rikisha, Mishuku, CNG, etc.

The route bus may be difficult to use because the route is written in Bengali. Also, there are so many people who can not ride during morning and evening rush hours. You may pay the fare after boarding, or you may buy a ticket at the counter and board the bus. Some buses have women-only seats, so if you have only one woman, you should use this.

In Bangladesh, where water transportation has developed, there are also movements by boat. There are rowboats and boats with engines, which are used when crossing rivers and going to Nakasu. This is also negotiated.

Trains Trains

from major urban areas in Japan depart from Dhaka. Trains are often used, so it is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance.

Rocket Steamer (outer ring ship)

Especially rocket steamer connecting Dhaka and the town Kruna in the suburbs of World Heritage Bagerhat is popular with foreign tourists. There are first-class, second-class, and third-class cars, but because it is managed by the state, the boarding pass will be purchased 2-3 days in advance. In addition, sailing may be canceled due to ship failure or water problem, so it is recommended to incorporate it into the schedule based on those circumstances.