Anybody from Bangladesh?

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^it looks like such a beautiful place. These places r so beautiful and could've profited lots from tourism industry but suffer due to corruption and lack of law and order, unfortunatly.
 
I think the key pieces of advice I give myself before going to countries like these are: don't forget your vaccinations/jabs, don't eat too much street food, don't go out alone/make sure you have company, try to 'fit in' as much as possible and don't draw unnecessary attention to yourself... by that I mean don't dress in such a way that you stick out like a sore thumb.

Drink lots of water :D

I always get sick when I go back home :/
 
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I think the key pieces of advice I give myself before going to countries like these are: don't forget your vaccinations/jabs, don't eat too much street food, don't go out alone/make sure you have company, try to 'fit in' as much as possible and don't draw unnecessary attention to yourself... by that I mean don't dress in such a way that you stick out like a sore thumb.

Drink lots of water :D

I always get sick when I go back home :/
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Sounds like good advice, sis.
The vaccination list is quite long and includes Heb A+B, Typhoid, Rabies and (depending on the altitude) Malaria.
 
I don't know anything about your daughter so I don't know what places she might visit in Bangladesh.

1. If she does go out to clubs or partying, make sure she is with atleast 2-3 TRUSTED friends who can watch her.

2. Wear proper attire, it might be hot but wearing a short skirt in some countries can get you in trouble. In general, woman wear saari in Bangladesh but jeans or long skirts could be alright as long as it doesn't look to tight.

3. Most people in Bangladesh speak Bangla (Bengali), carry a translation dictionary if you'd like.

4. DO NOT leave your passports, air-tickets, valuables in a hotel room when nobody is present. It's better IMO to keep them in the hotel locker.

5. KEEP an eye on all your possessions.

6. Carry lots of water.

7. Have fun. Remember to tell her to phone a few times to let you know how everything is.
 
Thanks Icee

My daughter would be staying either with a host family or with the rest of the group.
The days are planned, as they are taking part in a volunteer project (for example access to safe water and medical services, hygiene, market access etc).

I am very blessed that my daughter does not like clubbing or meeting boys. She dresses modestly (to Western standards anyway) and won't have any problems adjusting to local customs.
However, she is very fair-skinned, so heat and sunshine could be an issue.
 
Make chicken karhai or boneless chicken handi with nan

Ahh yummy
 
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Also, I would advise her to only drink bottled water and to be wary when eating dairy products.
 
I spent 6 months in Bangladesh last year. It was an interesting experience :D
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I spent most of my time in a remote village, so if your daughter is going to Dhaka or Coxes Bazar, she'll have a great time (not that I didn't have a great time!)

My advice is:

Dress how the local women dress as best you can.
Take spare medication and a copy of your prescription medication in case you need some out there
Only drink bottled water and wash your plate in bottle water too (I did this in many of the food places I went to)
Don't go alone to unknown places (obvious one there, sorry)

She'll love it - don't worry! :)

Yes I was a white woman and I stuck out like a sore thumb, but I had a wonderful time and for the most part people couldn't do enough for you and really looked after me. But if you want to ask me anything, feel free to :)
 
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Also, Malaria is only in Chittagong. If she's not going there, she went need malaria tablets. Also, it's monsoon season.... Tell her NOT to wear white clothes... I talk from experience :hiding:
 
n i guess she should take an umbrella as well??

it does rain alot over there rite??
 
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hot season has started ; so better to take umbrella , if not for rain , to avoid sunburn.
 
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Beach hat? to avoid sunburn?
 
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Also, I would advise her to only drink bottled water and to be wary when eating dairy products.
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that's what they made me do.

I felt like such a weakling with my immune system.

3rd world country people are titans !
 
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that's what they made me do.

I felt like such a weakling with my immune system.

3rd world country people are titans !
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I think it's simply to do with what our bodies have been exposed to and developed immunity against since birth and what genes we have been passed on by our ancestors.

For example, many Europeans have a basic immunity against the pest (Black Death), because our ancestors were the ones who survived the epidemic in the 14th century.

When the Spanish invaded South America the brought with the the influenza virus - a virus most Europeans have at least partial immunity to but unfortunately the local population didn't ... and many died.

That's nothing to do with being strong, it's just to do with having immunity.
 
I said that I would let you know when we know more about my daughter's trip.

She will most likely be going to the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
Very rural, by the looks of it, and very beautiful.

And yes, malaria medication will be required.
 
It looks nice area. Hopely your daughter will get a lot of good experiences, memories, friends and what is the most important - will understands different people.

I wish her luck to hers journey.

:statisfie
 
I'm from Bangladesh, currently living in New York though. If you have any question don't hesitate to ask. Insha'Allah your daughter will enjoy her stay there.
 
Salaam/ Peace


Chittagong is one of the nicest districts in Bangladesh . Many tourist spots are there . I m sure , ur daughter would love her visit there .

Tell her to visit Cox's Bazar sea beach. It's the longest sea beach in the world and very beautiful .
Also Rangamati , Bandarban - these are popular tourist spots .

I hope , she can manage some trips in these places :)
 
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