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Bangladesh

Dhaka

A South Asian megacity humming with rickshaws. The metro, open since 2022, is changing how the city moves.

Bus

The cheapest way around, but the hardest to use. Destinations are mostly in Bengali, and you pay the conductor in cash.

Updated on July 16, 2026

How to ride

  1. 1
    Find the right bus
    Check the destination board or listen for the conductor calling stops. Use Google Maps or ask around if unsure.
  2. 2
    Board the bus
    Buses may not come to a full stop — board and alight quickly.
  3. 3
    Pay the conductor
    Tell the conductor your destination and pay in cash. Keep the ticket stub if you get one.
  4. 4
    Signal your stop
    Tell the conductor when your stop is near. Buses often stop outside official stops.

Fares

Single fares1

Single ride (distance-based)
Minimum BDT 10 at 2.53/km (BRTA official, revised Apr 2026). Upper end varies by route (to be verified).
10〜60 BDT ≈ $0.08–0.5

Estimates use exchange rates as of September 5, 2026

Payment

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Cash
Pay on board - carry small notes

Quick facts

Hours
6:00–22:00
Fares from
10 BDT+
The stop sign carries only a pictogram and the words "BUS STOP" — no place name, no route number — so you identify your bus from the Bengali board on its front. Taken Jan 2026 © A S M Jobaer・CC BY-SA 4.0

Heads-up

  • Watch for pickpockets on crowded buses

    Watch out for pickpockets on crowded buses. Keep valuables in front of you.

  • Many buses have priority seats for women at the front

    Many buses have priority seats for women near the front.

Timetable

Operating hours 6:00–22:00
Typical duration Heavily affected by traffic — 5 km can take more than 30 minutes.
Check the official site for the latest times and service status