What To Take

Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Mikey Leung in 2. Practical Information

The great majority of travellers to Bangladesh, including expatriates, will find almost everything they need on the ground. Naturally, this doesn’t include luxury food items such as alcohol, chocolate or fine coffees, but for just about everything else there is a local equivalent that will allow you to experience some of the local culture at the same time. On second thoughts, there is local alcohol, but as you’d expect from a non-alcoholic nation it’s often of poor quality.

Bangladesh packing list: what should I bring?

Posted on 03. Feb, 2008 by Mikey Leung in FAQ

This text originally written by Voluntary Service Overseas volunteer Heidi Eisenhauer for other volunteers. But of course it has some handy hints for those planning a long-term visits to the country.
* self powered flashlight (magnetic or pump)
* head lamp
* travelers wet/dry pants are [...]