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Dhaka eSIM

29 Bangladesh plans · from $5.67

Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities on earth, and its traffic is legendary in a way that has to be experienced to be believed — a five-kilometre trip can take an hour and a half. A travel eSIM is worth having before you land, because buying a local SIM here requires a biometric fingerprint registration that visitors cannot easily complete.

Landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International (DAC)

The airport is 15km north of the centre, which in Dhaka traffic can mean anything from 40 minutes to two hours. Arrange a pickup or use a ride-hailing app — and build far more buffer into departures than seems reasonable.

eSIM plans that cover Dhaka

Dhaka is covered by every Bangladesh plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$5.67

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Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$7.58

2 GB

15 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$10.09

3 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$13.78

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$20.27

5 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$22.15

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$32.95

10 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$39.92

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$45.64

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$64.66

20 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$71.02

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$96.38

50 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$159.87

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$191.57

100 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$311.35

Which networks you'll be on in Dhaka

Siima eSIMs for Bangladesh ride Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink. Coverage is strong across Dhaka and the main highways and good in the district towns.

Coverage around Dhaka

Old Dhaka and the centre

Good 4G across Old Dhaka, Ahsan Manzil, the Sadarghat river terminal and the newer Gulshan and Banani districts. Congestion at peak hours slows data as much as it does traffic.

The metro

Dhaka's elevated MRT Line 6 runs above ground with consistent signal — and it is by some distance the fastest way to cross the city.

Cox's Bazar and the coast

The world's longest natural beach and the road south are covered in the towns and along the main strip.

The Sundarbans

The mangrove forest and the boat routes through it have very limited coverage — the multi-day cruises are effectively offline once you are into the channels.

How much data you need

A week in Bangladesh is 3–5 GB, weighted heavily towards navigation and ride-hailing in Dhaka where you will spend a lot of time not moving.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I just buy a local SIM in Bangladesh?
Bangladeshi SIM registration requires biometric fingerprint verification tied to a national ID, which visitors generally cannot complete. A travel eSIM is issued before you arrive and needs no registration.
Will my eSIM work in the Sundarbans?
Barely. Coverage in the mangrove channels is minimal to none, and the multi-day boat trips are offline for most of their length. Download maps and tell someone your itinerary before departing.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Dhaka?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Bangladesh, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Dhaka?
A week in Bangladesh is 3–5 GB, weighted heavily towards navigation and ride-hailing in Dhaka where you will spend a lot of time not moving.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Dhaka?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Dhaka start from $5.67 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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