Landing in Dhaka after a long flight, the last thing you want is to hunt for a SIM kiosk and fumble with passport photocopies. With a Bangladesh eSIM, you scan one QR code and you're online before you reach baggage claim.
Why use an eSIM in Bangladesh
A travel eSIM is a digital SIM you install on your phone in minutes. No plastic card, no local shop, no passport registration hassle.
- Instant delivery to your email, ready to activate before you fly
- No roaming charges from your home carrier
- Keep your regular number active for calls and texts
- Top up online whenever you need more data
Get your Bangladesh eSIM in 30 seconds
Instant delivery, 4G/5G speeds, no roaming bills.
View Bangladesh plans →Networks & coverage
Your eSIM connects to Bangladesh's leading mobile networks, so you get strong, reliable signal across the country.
- Grameenphone the largest network, excellent 4G reach
- Robi wide 4G coverage and growing 5G
- Banglalink solid value and good urban speeds
Expect dependable 4G/LTE in Dhaka, Chattogram (Chittagong), and Sylhet, with 5G rolling out in major cities. Coverage is strongest in urban centres; rural and haor regions can be patchy.
How to get connected
1. Buy your plan on HelloSIM and pick the data and days you need. 2. Scan the QR code we email you, or tap to install on a supported phone. 3. Enable the eSIM and turn on data roaming for that line when you land.
How much data do you need
- Light use (maps, chat, email): 1-3 GB
- Everyday travel (social, browsing, some video): 5-10 GB
- Heavy use (streaming, hotspot, remote work): 15-20 GB+
For a one-week trip with daily navigation and messaging, around 5 GB is a comfortable starting point.
Good to know
- Currency: Bangladeshi taka (BDT)
- Capital: Dhaka
- Language: Bengali (Bangla); English is common in business
- Time zone: GMT+6 (Bangladesh Standard Time)
- Don't miss: the Sundarbans mangrove forest, the world's longest natural beach at Cox's Bazar, and the historic mosques of Bagerhat
FAQ
Will my phone work with an eSIM? Most recent iPhones (XS and newer), Google Pixel, and flagship Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM. Check your settings for an Add eSIM option.
When should I install it? Install before you travel while you have Wi-Fi, then simply enable the line when you arrive in Bangladesh.
Can I keep WhatsApp on my own number? Yes. WhatsApp stays tied to your existing number, so you keep chatting normally while the eSIM handles your data.
Get your Bangladesh eSIM in 30 seconds
Instant delivery, 4G/5G speeds, no roaming bills.
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