Cox's Bazar

Rivers, tea gardens and the world's longest beach

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Cox's Bazar — The world's longest natural beach

Cox's Bazar Beach Beach

An astonishing 120-km unbroken sandy beach on the Bay of Bengal.

Best time: Nov–Mar — The cool dry season brings calm seas and clear skies.

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Himchari National Park National park

Forested coastal hills of waterfalls just south of the beach town.

Best time: Nov–Mar — Dry months are best for the hillside forest trails.

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Inani Beach Beach

A quieter stretch of golden sand and coral rocks down the coast.

Best time: Nov–Mar — Calm dry-season seas are best for swimming.

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Maheshkhali Island Island

A hilly island of a Buddhist pagoda and betel-leaf farms, reached by boat.

Best time: Nov–Mar — The dry season gives calm water for the boat trip.

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Sonadia Island Beach

Pristine island offshore with mangrove forests and rare bird sanctuary.

Best time: Nov–Apr — Ecological hotspot with biodiversity distinct from main beach resort area.

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What things cost in Bangladesh

Indicative ranges for planning, drawn from the same data layer that powers the interactive travelogue. Figures are in US dollars where priced.

Local SIM$2–$6/month
Coworking desk$50–$150/month
Gym membership$8–$20/month
GP visit$8–$20
Hospital day$30–$80/night
Dental check-up$15–$40/check-up
Traveller insurance$20–$30/month
Nomad insurance$45/month ~SafetyWing $45
International school$1,500–$4,000/yr
University year$800–$2,500/yr
Language course$60–$150/month

Education: Very low education costs; some international schools in Dhaka. · Healthcare: Private clinics offer affordable care; quality varies.

Reviewed 5 August 2026 · Ranges are indicative planning figures, not quotes — verify locally before you budget. Fuller breakdown: open Bangladesh in the interactive travelogue.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bangladesh?

It depends on where you go: every place has its own ideal season on this page. For example, Lalbagh Fort is best around Nov–Feb. Bangladesh has 6 featured cities and areas to plan around.

Is English spoken in Bangladesh?

Roughly 30% of people speak English. The main language is Bengali.

How strong is the Bangladesh passport?

The Bangladesh passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 40 destinations.

Is Bangladesh expensive to travel in?

This page lists indicative traveller costs for Bangladesh — medical, insurance, connectivity and education ranges — and the interactive travelogue holds the full breakdown.

What is there to do in Bangladesh?

Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace), Star Mosque (Tara Masjid), Sadarghat River Port, Armenian Church of Dhaka, Tea Gardens — each with the best time to visit, why it is worth it, and specific things to do.

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Page reviewed 5 August 2026 · Season and place notes come from Amit's own travels. Visa and entry rules change — confirm with official sources before you book.

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