Bangladesh Travel Pitfalls to Avoid

🛂 Pitfall 1: Visa on Arrival Must Print: Hotel booking + return flight ticket before arrival💰Fee: $51 USD (carry exact cash—$50 + $1 to avoid change issues)No Invitation Letter Needed 💵 Pitfall 2: Cash is KING ATMs & Cards Fail:Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace) 🏰 – 500 BDT cash only (~¥30)National Museum 🏛️ – 500 BDT cash only Most hotels don’t accept UnionPay (bring a Visa/Mastercard)Solution: Exchange money at the airport or banks. 🚗 Pitfall 3: Old Dhaka Traffic ChaosAvoid Rush Hour: Visit attractions early morning (7-9AM)Uber Hack: Don’t go all the way—get off 1km early & walk (drivers hate gridlock too 😤) 💡 Pro Tips ✔️ Carry small bills (vendors rarely have change)✔️Download Pathao (local ride-hailing app for bikes 🛵)✔️ Patience is key—Dhaka runs on "Bangla time" ⏳ #Bangladesh#trip diary#travel guide#National Museum#Dhaka#Bangladesh National Museum#travel diary#Bangladesh trip