Experience in Dhaka, Bangladesh by Arif

What is it like to live in Dhaka? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

A lot of people live in Dhaka city, so it's crowded. Expensive neighborhoods are not crowded. The city is full of rickshaw. You don't have to walk much.

What is the student lifestyle like in Dhaka?

Depends, it's a very big city. There are different lifestyles.

How much does it cost to live in Dhaka?

Depends. To live well, a lot. To live poor not really much. There are 3 types of living: wealthy, middle income and poor. Depending on how much one can spend, the quality of life would vary.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Dhaka? Is there any advice you can give?

Personal contact helps a lot. The apartments have notice board outside, if they have empty apartments (applicable in rich neighborhoods). In other places you might find a notice "to let" hanging out in the building.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Hot spicy foods, rice in all dishes. I like spices.

What places would you recommend visiting in Dhaka?

Dhanmodi, university of Dhaka, Curzon Hall, Banani Road no. 11, old Dhaka, Buriganga River

Is it good to eat out in Dhaka? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

If you like spices yes. There are few foreign cuisine in Gulshan area. My favourite spots make spicy Bengali foods. Boishakhi restaurant, Bhanmondi

Is the nightlife good in Dhaka? Where is good to go?

Alcoholic beverage is illegal to drink in public places. There might be some restricted places like 5 stars hotels where wines are served. Foreign passport holders can buy alcohol from duty free. Prostitution is illegal. Its not a free sex city, only married (between man and woman) people live together. I am not much familiar with many intricate matters of night life.

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Coffee is available and tea is the most popular drink. So soft drink, social gatherings, cultural events are the most notable features of life in Dhaka. kissing in public places is not usual culture, drinking alcohol in public places is not recommended.

It's a majority Muslim country and it is expected that people are following the social decorum. There are good restaurants but not abundant bars and no pub of course.

What advice would you give future students headed to Dhaka?

It's cheaper than European cities, if you know how to live in Dhaka. There is scarcity over resources as the population is high. People are very friendly and warm. There are good quality clothes at cheap price. Weather is comfortable and no hard winter.