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InterContinental Dhaka
First opened in 1966 and reopened in 2018 after a full renovation, this central Dhaka hotel on Minto Road has 226 rooms, an outdoor pool and a spa. Three nights.
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DAC · 23.71° N · 90.41° E · Bangladesh
Dhaka
Bangladesh's capital and our home: Mughal Old Dhaka on the Buriganga, painted rickshaws, kacchi biryani and the busy newer districts of Gulshan, Banani and Dhanmondi.
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About Dhaka
In short
- Ahsan Manzil, the Pink Palace of the Nawabs
- Lalbagh Fort, begun in 1678
- The Star Mosque in Old Dhaka
- River boats from Sadarghat
- Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Louis Kahn's parliament building
At a glance
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Region
- South Asia
- Local time
- GMT+6
- Time difference
- Same time as Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
- Languages
- Bangla and English
- Main airport
- DACHazrat Shahjalal International Airport
- Best time to visit
- November to February
- Deals
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Dhaka is where we live and work, so this guide starts at home. Our office is in Banani, one of the newer districts with Gulshan and Dhanmondi, full of shopping centres, hotels and restaurants. The older city lies to the south along the Buriganga river, a maze of lanes, bazaars and historic buildings.
Old Dhaka in a day
Begin at Ahsan Manzil, the pink palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka and now a museum. Walk on to Lalbagh Fort, begun in 1678 and never finished, and to the Star Mosque. At Sadarghat, take a boat out to see the river traffic up close.
Eat well
Leave room for kacchi biryani and for street snacks such as fuchka.
Getting around
Cycle rickshaws, CNG auto rickshaws, buses and taxis carry most journeys, and MRT Line 6, the city's first metro line, opened in December 2022. Agree rickshaw and CNG fares before you set off. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is about 15 km north of the centre, so allow extra time on the road.
Staying in Dhaka
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Before you go
Entry and visas
With a Bangladeshi passport you need no visa to come home. Relatives and friends visiting on another passport should check Bangladesh's entry rules for that passport when they book and again shortly before they travel.
Health
Dhaka is hot for much of the year, so drink bottled or treated water and take care in the sun. Mosquitoes are common: cover up and use repellent. If you have a heart or lung condition, keep an eye on local air quality.
Money
The currency is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT). Keep some cash for rickshaws, markets and small shops.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
When to go
- JanuaryBest
- FebruaryBest
- March
- April
- May
- JuneNot ideal
- JulyNot ideal
- AugustNot ideal
- SeptemberNot ideal
- October
- NovemberBest
- DecemberBest
The dry, mild months from November to February are the most pleasant, with highs of about 25 to 30°C and little rain. Most rain falls from May to October, and July is usually the wettest month.
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Ahsan Manzil, the former palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka, now a museum 
Painted cycle rickshaws on a street in Dhaka 
Lalbagh Fort in Old Dhaka, begun in 1678 and never finished 
Dhaka seen from above in the evening light
Questions about Dhaka
See all questionsDo I need a visa to visit Bangladesh?
Not with a Bangladeshi passport. Family and friends coming on another passport should check Bangladesh's entry rules for that passport, as they depend on the passport and the reason for the trip and can change. Check when you book and again shortly before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
What should I wear in Bangladesh?
Dress modestly, with shoulders and legs covered, as Bangladesh is a mainly Muslim country. Local dress codes matter even more during Ramadan, when opening hours of shops and restaurants can also change.
How do people get around Dhaka?
Cycle rickshaws carry a large share of journeys, alongside auto rickshaws known locally as CNGs, buses and taxis. The city's first metro line, MRT Line 6, opened in December 2022. Agree a rickshaw or CNG fare before you set off.
Which airport serves Dhaka?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) serves Dhaka. It lies about 15 km north of the city centre, so allow extra time for the road journey into town.
When is Bengali New Year in Dhaka?
Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, falls on 14 April each year in Bangladesh and is a public holiday. In Dhaka it begins at dawn with a gathering under the banyan tree at Ramna, and a colourful procession organised by fine arts students follows.
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February is usually the most comfortable time, when the weather is dry and daytime highs are about 25 to 30°C. March to May is hot, and the monsoon brings most of the year's rain from May to October.
