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bus safety in Bangladesh

by keke27 03 May 2012

I'm planning a trip to Bangladesh and i've heard that there are fatal bus accidents in Bangladesh everyday, is it really true? I know…
RE: Finding a guide/permit forhill tracts south of bandarban area

by rivaltribal 11 March 2012

Chinasky...I would also highly recommend Bangladesh Ecotours...I have done 2 trips with them to the CHT...they have good guides and can…
Re: Itinerary for Bangladesh -- 3 weeks in December 2012 -- Is it good?

by BobVermeulen 05 February 2012

I don't consider myself a Bangladesh specialist but after my first 6 weeks of travelling (in this wonderfull country) your itinerary looks…
Account of recent BD trip and latest travel advice, Dec '11 - Jan -12.

by almondy23 06 January 2012

Hi all, just finished a 15 day trip in Bangladesh and though I’d post on the experience, seeing how few people go there, so anyone else…
Some general question about Bangladesh

by almondy23 14 December 2011

Hi all, I'm about to embark on a 2 week trip through Bangladesh for the first time and had a few questions about some things I'm not too…
Re: permits for Chittagong Hill Tracts

by namethatLPaccepted 30 November 2011

Is your stay in the restricted parts of CH.H.T. limited to a certain number of days, or you may stay there as long as you wish (what you…
RE: Chittagong Hill Tracts - worth it?

by rivaltribal 22 November 2011

safety is certainly not an issue in the hill tracts...most of the tribal people there are the friendliest you will find. Permits are also…
RE: Chittagong Hill Tracts - worth it?

by shobuj_bd 21 November 2011

Getting permission for CHT is not at all tough. If you r going with a tour companies they will do it for u.
RE: Chittagong Hill Tracts - worth it?

by ehsanx 20 November 2011

Hi Gaston , I wont say Chittagong Hill Tracts is 110% safe but enough precaution is taken when a foreigner is in the area. You will get…
Re: Chittagong Hill Tracts - worth it?

by gopher87 20 November 2011

Maybe someone can tell him also about the permission thingy for Bandarbans (and how to get it)?
RE: Chittagong Hill Tracts - worth it?

by superchiseller 20 November 2011

bangladeshis are the frikendliest humans in th eworlds .go for it and enjoy..jah
RE: Chittagong Hill Tracts - worth it?

by superchiseller 20 November 2011

surely worth it?
Chittagong Hill Tracts - worth it?

by Gaston 20 November 2011

Official sites all warn against going to CHT. And visiting it seems to involve a lot of red tape. What are the reasons for travellers…
RE: Bangladesh and maybe Assam / length of stay, general questions

by rivaltribal 01 October 2011

no worries...I'll find out in a couple montyhs if the doble entry Visa gets honoured as will be entering Bangladesh from Tripura, India…
RE: Obligatory armed guard whilst hiking the Chittagong Hill Tracts?

by rivaltribal 01 October 2011

if you wtrek with a tour guide I dont think you need the armed escort...?? And there is certainly no 'security threat' from the tribal…
RE: Obligatory armed guard whilst hiking the Chittagong Hill Tracts?

by shobuj_bd 25 September 2011

Its still obligatory. But dont worry they wont annoy u. I went there several times and nothing to be worried there.
Obligatory armed guard whilst hiking the Chittagong Hill Tracts?

by Whoppen 24 September 2011

I was just wondering if it's still obligatory to have an armed escort when trekking in this area? (as stated in L.P 08) That would probably…
RE: Chittagong Hill Tracts

by Whoppen 24 September 2011

I'm thinking of visiting this area next year. Is it still obligatory to trek with an armed guard as stated in LP 08? That would probably…
RE: permits for Chittagong Hill Tracts

by mahmud 13 June 2011

zoltan is right I also hope LP will publish a revised edition soon.
RE: permits for Chittagong Hill Tracts

by zoltan 12 June 2011

1) permits are still required. 2) there is no charge to obtain a permit. 3) the issuance is done on the same day. you will need to…
permits for Chittagong Hill Tracts

by IanHMcC 12 June 2011

Hi, I'm hoping to return to Bangladesh at the end of the year and to go straight to Chittagong and hopefully to Rangamati, Bandarban,…
RE: Some general questions about Bangladesh

by abidallah 29 May 2011

1) How do people react to Western tourists? Very positive and welcoming. You will get stared at a lot (guy or girl) and if you stop in…
Re: Best place to visit in Bangladesh in mid-April?

by shahriar_husain 07 April 2011

Mid April is hot and might rain. Also may not these days the rainy season comes late. You can visit these places: 1. Sylhet / Sreemang…
RE: Bangladesh visa from Myanmar

by eleanorrosehip1981 25 March 2011

Yeah, I actually kind of changed my mind about where I would cross- I was thinking crossing to Agartala and going to Aizawl from there.…
RE: Bangladesh visa from Myanmar

by rivaltribal 25 March 2011

still worthwhile doing it. (the Bangkladesh Visa here in Australia is also $150). I strongly recommend visiting Chittagong Hill Tracts…