Comments on: Bangladesh packing list: what should I bring?

By: Mikey Leung

Mikey Leung — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:56:46 +0000

I also highly recommend high-quality mosquito repellent (available but expensive), and hand-sanitizer lotion.

do pack for the season.. it’s starting to get hotter at the moment..

By: Mikey Leung

Mikey Leung — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:32:37 +0000

Somebody else asked me if they can unlock mobile phones here.. and the answer is yes. There is a store somewhere in Gulshan 2 circle.

By: Mikey Leung

Mikey Leung — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:31:45 +0000

eeek! dark chocolate! I will go check it out next time I walk by there..

By: kbw

kbw — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:50:37 +0000

peptobismol chewable tablets (and/or generic version)…nice for coating your stomach, binding with bad bacteria in your gut, etc (according to cdc doc who suggested ors+peptobismol common malady). many bangladeshis like them for their gasteritis. you will need to learn some bangla to explain the jibh kalo (e onno jinish).

otherwise, you can get most things in b-desh. rechargeable batteries very helpful (along with the wall socket plugs).

dark chocolate is tough to find but a chocolate shop in navana tower, gulsan-1 had dark chocolate (if navana tower, shop, is still there).

based on seven trips to b-desh, including two nearly year long trips.

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Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:08:41 +0000

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By: Mikey Leung

Mikey Leung — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:34:07 +0000

Also a good page here for getting ready for a volunteer stint in Bangladesh.

By: Belinda Meggitt

Belinda Meggitt — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:10:51 +0000

For women with large feet, it’s probably worth bringing shoes, there is a distinct lack of variety.
For the medical kit don’t forget mosquito repellent with deet, you’ll be happy for the protection.