Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Bangladesh
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
3.5/10Basic bus networks cover major cities like Dhaka with frequent but overcrowded services; trains provide regional connectivity but lack high-speed options. Limited metro development in Dhaka; poor integration between modes, buses, and ferries. Accessibility is low, with irregular frequencies outside peak hours.
Road Infrastructure
4.2/10Extensive but poorly maintained road network, with 79% of climate-related infrastructure losses affecting roads. Limited highways; urban roads congested and potholed; rural unpaved sections vulnerable to floods. Traffic management basic, safety features inadequate; ranks 191st globally in road vulnerability.
Internet Speed
5.2/10Average fixed broadband speeds around 45 Mbps, with mobile at 25 Mbps as of 2026. Fiber expanding in urban areas like Dhaka via BTCL and private ISPs, but rural-urban gap persists with many relying on 4G. Investments growing for better connectivity.
Avg: 45+ Mbps • Available in major cities (Dhaka, Chittagong), expanding to district towns; limited rural coverage
Airport Connectivity
5.8/1058 airports total, 9 major ones including Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International (DAC) as primary hub with flights to Middle East, Europe, Asia. Good domestic coverage to Sylhet, Chittagong; moderate international routes via Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
Hubs: Dhaka (DAC), Chittagong (CGP), Sylhet (ZYL)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (limited metro)
- Bus Trip
- BDT 5-20 single ride
- Taxi
- BDT 30-50 start + BDT 10-15/km (CNG/rideshare)
- High-speed Train
- N/A (regional trains BDT 200-1000 Dhaka-Chittagong)
Mobile Network
Reliable networks from Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi; good urban speeds but congestion and power outages affect rural quality.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid for 90 days with IDP; long-term residents must convert to Bangladeshi license via BRTA test. Drives on left side.
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