Capital city in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
Internet in Dhaka: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Dhaka?
Median fixed broadband in Bangladesh is 71 Mbps and mobile is 39 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi in Gulshan and Banani is usually usable; speeds vary and fixed lines can drop.
Getting online in Dhaka
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Link3, Amber IT and others in most apartments; about 800–1,500 BDT a month for 30–100 Mbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi in Gulshan and Banani is usually usable; speeds vary and fixed lines can drop. |
| Outages | Load-shedding and fibre cuts, mostly in summer; carry a power bank |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at operator customer centres with your passport; fingerprint registration is required. Data packs are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink |
| Monthly data plan | ৳500–900 ($4.1–7.3) |
Coworking in Dhaka
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Dhaka?
Median fixed broadband in Bangladesh is 71 Mbps and mobile is 39 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi in Gulshan and Banani is usually usable; speeds vary and fixed lines can drop.
Which SIM card should I get in Dhaka?
Buy at operator customer centres with your passport; fingerprint registration is required. Data packs are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in Bangladesh?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Bangladesh
- Grameenphone
- Robi
- Banglalink
- Dhaka Mass Transit Company (MRT)
- Bangladesh e-Visa portal
- Evercare Hospital Dhaka
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.