Bangladesh Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Domestic airports include Barisal, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Jessore, Rajshahi and Sylhet.
Getting Around by Water
The country has about 8,433km (5,240 miles) of navigable waterways and water transport, if a little slow, is the least expensive method of getting around Bangladesh. Passages should be booked well in advance; for details, contact local port authorities. River services are operated by the Bangladesh Inland Waterway Transport Corporation (tel: (2) 955 9779; www.biwtc.gov.bd), which runs ‘Rocket' ferries and launches on a number of routes. A ferry operates from Dhaka to Khulna six times a week (journey time - 28 hours). Ferries can often be dangerously overcrowded.
Getting Around by Rail
Getting Around by Road
Bus: The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (tel: (2) 955 5553; www.brtc.gov.bd) provides a countrywide network of bus services.
Taxi: Available at airports and major hotels. Fares should always be agreed upon first.
Car hire: Not recommended, although cars may be hired at Dhaka airport or from major hotels. It is better to hire a car with driver.
Documentation: International Driving Permit required. Minimum age is 18.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Journey Times
| Air | Road | Rail | |
| Chittagong | 0.35 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Sylhet | 0.30 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Rajshahi | 0.45 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Rangpur | - | 6.00 | 11.30 |
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