# Bangladesh eSIM — Instant Data from $3.00/GB Jetogo eSIM data plans for Bangladesh (ISO BD). ## Pricing - Price per GB: $3.00 - Pricing tier: 3 - Live price per GB (eSIMAccess-cached): $3.00 ### Estimated cost by usage - Light traveler (2 GB): $6.00 - Average traveler (6 GB): $18.00 - Heavy traveler (15 GB): $45.00 ## Network & carriers - Banglalink — 4G - Data exit route: United Kingdom — this is where your data traffic breaks out to the internet; it does not affect coverage or speed in-country. - Hotspot/tethering: unlimited. Speed limit: none. Activation: instant, auto-connects on arrival. ## Major cities - Dhaka — local time 2026-08-25T11:16:08+06:00, sunrise 2026-08-24T23:37:31.065Z / sunset 2026-08-25T12:23:12.526Z - Chattogram — local time 2026-08-25T11:16:08+06:00, sunrise 2026-08-24T23:33:23.661Z / sunset 2026-08-25T12:16:23.573Z - Cox's Bazar — local time 2026-08-25T11:16:08+06:00, sunrise 2026-08-24T23:33:21.459Z / sunset 2026-08-25T12:14:39.855Z - Sylhet — local time 2026-08-25T11:16:08+06:00, sunrise 2026-08-24T23:30:39.233Z / sunset 2026-08-25T12:18:24.402Z - Khulna — local time 2026-08-25T11:16:08+06:00, sunrise 2026-08-24T23:41:54.847Z / sunset 2026-08-25T12:25:48.290Z ## Data situation Bangladesh is one of the cheapest countries in the world for mobile data — locals pay roughly $0.23 per gigabyte on average, ranking 12th cheapest out of 237 countries and territories in the Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study. That low price doesn't come with fast speeds, though: Ookla's Speedtest Global Index placed Bangladesh 86th globally for mobile download speed (September–November 2025), averaging 41.72 Mbps, well behind regional neighbors like India. Free Wi-Fi is spreading in Dhaka's hotels and independent cafés, but coverage thins out quickly outside the capital and other major cities, and paid public Wi-Fi is rarely sold as its own product. For travelers heading beyond Dhaka to places like Cox's Bazar or Sylhet, a dependable eSIM data connection matters more than counting on hotel or café Wi-Fi. - Local price per GB: $0.23/GB average for locals (rank 12 of 237 countries, cable.co.uk / BestBroadbandDeals Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study) - Free Wi-Fi: Growing in Dhaka — international-standard hotels, a rising number of independent cafés (e.g. BruTown Cafe, Crimson Cup Coffee), and some public institutions offer free Wi-Fi, but access is inconsistent once you leave the capital and other major cities. - Paid Wi-Fi: Not commonly sold as a standalone product — where Wi-Fi is offered, it's almost always bundled free with a hotel stay or café purchase rather than charged separately. ## International airports - DAC — Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) — https://www.hsia.gov.bd/ - CGP — Shah Amanat International Airport (Chattogram (Chittagong)) — https://new.caab.gov.bd/airports/chittagong.html - ZYL — Osmani International Airport (Sylhet) — https://new.caab.gov.bd/airports/osmani.html ### Travel advisories - UK FCDO: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of this country. ## Local SIM / phone number situation Bangladesh's telecom regulator (BTRC) runs a dedicated tourist SIM scheme sold in fixed 7, 15, or 30-day validity blocks, capped at two SIMs per passport, available at retailers of BTRC-authorized operators and customer service points at every air, land, and sea port in the country. Buying one still means in-person registration: a passport copy plus a biometric fingerprint scan tied to BTRC's Central Biometric Verification Monitoring Platform, taking roughly 20–45 minutes at a counter. Kiosks for major operators are set up in the arrivals halls at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal and Chittagong's Shah Amanat international airports for immediate purchase on arrival, though airport pricing tends to run higher than in-town retail stores. None of this applies to a Jetogo eSIM, since it's pre-installed before departure and isn't a Bangladeshi-operator SIM subject to BTRC's in-country registration process. - KYC requirements: Passport copy plus an in-person biometric fingerprint scan (linked to BTRC's Central Biometric Verification Monitoring Platform) required for any Bangladeshi-carrier SIM; tourist SIMs are capped at 2 per passport and sold in fixed 7/15/30-day validity blocks that auto-deactivate on expiry. - Wait time: Roughly 20–45 minutes for in-person registration and fingerprint biometric capture at an airport or retail operator counter; no advance appointment needed, but it is a manned, in-person process. - Jetogo Local SIM Hassle Score: 4/10 Wi-Fi calling lets you keep receiving calls and texts on your home phone number over an internet connection — including the data connection from your Jetogo eSIM — without needing a local SIM or number. Turn it on in your phone's settings before you travel (Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone, or Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Calling on Android), and your carrier will route calls to your regular number through data instead of a local cell signal, so friends and family can reach you exactly as they always have. ## Practical travel info - Power sockets: types C, D, G, K — 220V, 50Hz - Type E and F plugs will also fit in type C sockets - No alternative plugs will also fit in type D sockets - No alternative plugs will also fit in type G sockets - Type C plugs will also fit in type K sockets - Emergency numbers: police 999, ambulance 999, fire 999 - Calling code: +880 - Driving side: left - Tipping: Generally not expected — but appreciated _Data via CountryWise._ ## FAQ **Do I need a passport or fingerprint scan to use my Jetogo eSIM in Bangladesh?** No. Bangladesh's BTRC requires a passport copy and an in-person biometric fingerprint scan to register a SIM from a local carrier (Grameenphone, Robi, or Banglalink). Since your Jetogo eSIM is installed and active before you fly, it isn't a Bangladeshi-carrier SIM and isn't subject to that in-country registration process. **Will my Jetogo eSIM work in Cox's Bazar and Sylhet, not just Dhaka?** Yes. eSIMs for Bangladesh run on the country's major mobile networks, which cover Dhaka, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, and Sylhet's populated tourist areas, though speeds and reliability are generally strongest in and around Dhaka. **How does a local tourist SIM in Bangladesh compare to a Jetogo eSIM?** A BTRC tourist SIM is capped at 2 per passport, sold in fixed 7/15/30-day validity blocks, and requires roughly 20–45 minutes of in-person passport and fingerprint registration at a counter. A Jetogo eSIM skips that entirely — it's installed before departure and activates automatically on arrival. **How does an eSIM actually work?** An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone — instead of inserting a physical card, you install a small profile (usually by scanning a QR code) and your phone connects to a local or partner network for data. There's nothing to pick up at a store or swap in your device; the whole process happens over Wi-Fi in a couple of minutes. **Is my phone compatible with eSIM?** Most phones from the last 4-5 years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, most Google Pixel models from the Pixel 3 onward, and many recent Samsung Galaxy, and other Android flagships. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Network) for an "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan" option — if it's there, you're set. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked. **When does my eSIM activate — do I need to already be in the country?** You can install your Jetogo eSIM before you fly, but the data plan itself only starts counting once it connects to a network in your destination country — so there's no risk of burning through your allowance early. For most plans, connectivity kicks in automatically the moment you land and your phone finds a signal. **Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?** Yes — hotspot and tethering are included on Jetogo eSIM plans at no extra cost, so you can share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or a travel companion's phone. **What happens when I run out of data? Can I top up?** You can top up directly from your Jetogo account in a couple of taps, without needing to buy a whole new plan or visit a store. Many travelers also use Jetogo's PayGo option, which lets you pay only for the data you actually use instead of committing to a fixed bundle. **Do I need a local phone number to use my eSIM?** No — Jetogo eSIMs are data-only, so there's no local phone number involved. If you need to make calls or send texts, you can use an internet calling app (like WhatsApp or FaceTime) over your eSIM data, or rely on Wi-Fi calling to keep using your existing home number (see below). **What is PayGo and why does it start at $5?** PayGo is Jetogo's pay-as-you-go option: you load a small starting balance — as low as $5 — and only pay for the data you actually use, with no expiration pressure or unused-data waste. It's a low-commitment way to try Jetogo or to cover shorter trips where a full data bundle would be overkill. **Will adding a Jetogo eSIM affect my existing phone number or home plan?** No. Your eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM (physical or eSIM) as a second, independent profile — your home number, texts, and voicemail keep working exactly as before. 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