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  1. mahmud avatar

    RE: SuggestionS for nye in Dhaka

    by mahmud 25 May 2012

    Almost 5 star hotels, some clubs (Gulshan Club, Dhaka Club, Uttara Club) arrange party on NYE. All the parties DJ, food and alcoholic…

  2. kj439 avatar

    RE: SuggestionS for nye in Dhaka

    by kj439 24 May 2012

    Hi Well you could try the Dutch Club- if you stay there you can use the facilities- pool and a bar! Plenty of ex-pat types take their…

  3. noasmum avatar

    SuggestionS for nye in Dhaka

    by noasmum 24 May 2012

    Im getting a bit ahead of myself but where can I hang out on new years eve with mt 2 kids. An alcoholic beverage would be nice,,, …

  4. fallysields avatar

    Re: 3 day sundarbans trip end of July/ beginning August - Anyone want to join?

    by fallysields 24 May 2012

    Hey Charlotte, Um, yea that sounds awesome. I'm here in Dhaka with about 6 other U.S. interns/researchers who are probably interested…

  5. fallysields avatar

    U.S. graduate students room/flat-hunting!

    by fallysields 24 May 2012

    Hey There, Oh man! This city is exceptionally tricky to find summer housing in. I'm a graduate student from Emory University (Atlan…

  6. saiful avatar

    RE: In search of travel partner for Bangladesch

    by saiful 23 May 2012

    During weekend can be join. Photography is my hobby side by side of documentary making. During working days; quite difficult to give time.…

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    RE: 3 day sundarbans trip end of July/ beginning August - Anyone want to join?

    by saiful 23 May 2012

    Dear Lotte, Welcome to Bangladesh. During this time tourist almost don't go there for a 3 days tour. That's why price is costly. I…

  8. David_K avatar

    RE: Where to stay in Dhaka?

    by David_K 22 May 2012

    http://www.sabrinas-home.hostel.com/ I came across this one a few hours ago while planning my trip for next year. I've never stayed there…

  9. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Travel to China!

    by SoloHobo 22 May 2012

    You need to first get your Visa applications approved, what Passport do you hold? Next, you need to determine what flights to where are…

  10. noasmum avatar

    Re: Madhpur national park

    by noasmum 22 May 2012

    Thanks. Mahmoud would you have the address of forest dept in Dhaka.

  11. Nele_H avatar

    In search of travel partner for Bangladesch

    by Nele_H 22 May 2012

    Hello together, I am a Gemran girl doing an internship in Dhaka and would like to know the country during weekends. So I am looking for…

  12. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Fly Thailand or Burma to Bangladesh

    by anillos_de_saturno 21 May 2012

    +im looking to fly from bangkok to either katmandu or dhaka which ever is cheaper+ The only direct flights from Bangkok to Kathmandu…

  13. phillipking avatar

    Re: Flights Yangon to India

    by phillipking 20 May 2012

    Just a quick follow up to say thanks for the advice. I did as one poster suggested andsent emails to three different travel agents in…

  14. mahmud avatar

    RE: Madhpur national park

    by mahmud 20 May 2012

    If you want to stay inside the forest, the best way to stay in the Forest Guest Houses. But you have to take prior permission from forest…

  15. mahmud avatar

    RE: Kolkata to Dhaka by plane

    by mahmud 20 May 2012

    I think if you sit right side of the plane, you will be able to take some photos.

  16. nowornever avatar

    Kolkata to Dhaka by plane

    by nowornever 19 May 2012

    Just one maybe stupid question, if i fly from kolkata to Dhaka, which side of the plane should i sit , from where i can take photos of…

  17. Jeraboa avatar

    RE: India Multi entry visa Itinerary

    by Jeraboa 19 May 2012

    I agree with jazzmanblues I don't really see the need for so many entries into India it just complicates things unnecessarily India -…

  18. BobVermeulen avatar

    Re: Habiganj,Kishoreganj

    by BobVermeulen 16 May 2012

    Caroline: my (typing) mistake. It's Mohanganj. Just few km's south west of Dharm(a)pasha. You can find both places on Google Earth. Roadma…

  19. mahmud avatar

    RE: Habiganj,Kishoreganj

    by mahmud 16 May 2012

    I checked and came to know that there is a narrow row road to go Kishorgonj but better to go Mymansing first (By Train/Bus) then Kishorgonj…

  20. carolinenixon avatar

    RE: Habiganj,Kishoreganj

    by carolinenixon 16 May 2012

    Thanks both for the great info about my obscure question! Mahmud:Any idea about the possibility of taking a boat from Bhairab…

  21. BobVermeulen avatar

    RE: Habiganj,Kishoreganj

    by BobVermeulen 15 May 2012

    Yes, Direct bus from Srimangal to Habiganj (took it myself). Visit mosque and head back to main road Dhaka – Sylhet. At crossing at least…

  22. BobVermeulen avatar

    Re: leaving bags safely

    by BobVermeulen 15 May 2012

    Yes, Srimagal to Habiganj straight bus (took it myself). After mosque go back to mainroad Dhaka - Sylhet, there will pass enough busses…

  23. dambo avatar

    Re: Ethiopia general question

    by dambo 14 May 2012

    AA is much less crowded, dirty, noisy and polluted than Delhi or Dhaka! There are supposedly more pickpockets though, although I haven't…

  24. carolinenixon avatar

    Habiganj,Kishoreganj

    by carolinenixon 13 May 2012

    Would this plan work ? I'd like to visit the Shankarpasha Mosque at Habiganj, then continue on to see the EgaroShindur mosque …

  25. phillipking avatar

    Flights Yangon to India

    by phillipking 13 May 2012

    I've been trying to work out how I can fly from Yangon to Nepal. Obviously there aren't direct flights, but I'm having trouble finding…

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