Bangladesh (BD)
Bangladesh is a densely populated delta nation in South Asia, bordered by India and Myanmar, with the Bay of Bengal to the south.
Digital Services
Digital ID, e-government and essential apps in Bangladesh.
NID / Smart NID
National identity system for Bangladesh citizens, not issued to foreign residents. Foreigners use passport, visa, work permit and e-TIN for government, banking and SIM registration.
How to get it: Not available to foreign nationals. Obtain an e-TIN from the National Board of Revenue (nbr.gov.bd) for tax purposes; carry passport and valid work/visa documents for all other services.
E-Government Portal
https://bangladesh.gov.bdBangladesh e-government services have improved significantly, but many processes still require printed documents, physical signatures and in-person follow-up at BIDA, NBR, RJSC or divisional offices.
Essential Apps
ExpatCheapRent
FreeExpat-focused cheap rental finder at expatcheaprent.com — compares listings across major rental portals to help newcomers find affordable apartments.
Bproperty
FreeBangladesh's leading verified real estate marketplace for buying and renting apartments, flats and commercial space in Dhaka, Chattogram and other major cities.
bKash
FreeDominant mobile financial service for payments, QR-based merchant payments and person-to-person transfers — essential for daily transactions in Bangladesh.
Nagad
FreeBangladesh Post Office digital financial service for transfers, utility bill payments and merchant QR — widely accepted alongside bKash.
Pathao
FreeRide-hailing for bikes and cars, food delivery and parcel courier — one of the most-used apps in Dhaka and Chattogram.
Uber
FreeCar and motorbike ride-hailing operating in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet.
Shohoz
FreeBus, intercity train and launch (river ferry) ticket booking — book in advance especially around Eid travel periods.
Foodpanda
FreeRestaurant and grocery delivery covering Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet and other major cities with a wide restaurant selection.
NBR eReturn
FreeOnline income tax return submission and e-TIN registration from the National Board of Revenue — required for foreign employees and businesses.
Bikroy
FreeBangladesh's largest classifieds platform for furniture, electronics, vehicles, household goods and second-hand items.
Chaldal
FreeGrocery and household essentials delivery service operating in Dhaka — rapid delivery of fresh produce, packaged goods and cleaning supplies.
IQAir / AirVisual
FreeReal-time air quality index monitoring — critical in Dhaka and Chattogram during winter when pollution regularly reaches hazardous levels.
Default messenger for offices, landlords, schools, drivers and delivery services across Bangladesh.
Keep a local SIM active — banks, deliveries and offices rely on OTPs and phone calls. Cash remains essential outside major malls, hotels and app-based transactions. Monitor air quality daily in winter months.