Day trip from Dhaka? / Visa at Zia Int'l Airport in Dhaka?

i know this is too late for you, but it may be helpful for others.

I am a US citizen. I flew from Bangkok to Dhaka earlier this month on Thai Airways. Thai did not ask me if I had a Banglsdesh visa.

On arrival at Zia airport, the far left hand line had a sign that said "visa on arrival" and/or "landing permit." I went to that line. The immigration officer told me I had to pay $50 for a landing permit. He directed me to a bank located behind him in the arrivals area. I had to go to the bank, pay $50, get a receipt, and come back to thr front of the line.

I did that. The officer then took my passport, spent a long time copying info, and stamped me in with a 15 day landing permit.

I walked outside, agreed with the most reputable looking taxi tout on 500 taka to go into town (Gulshan) in a crappy taxi, and made it there without incident.

Thanks for that, Matt. Sounds like your experience was identical to mine. I flew Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur, where likewise, no one asked to see my Bangladesh visa or even asked if I had one.

great. i paid 150 usd at the embassy in jakarta and got served by the most miserable speciman possible