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Import regulations by Bangladesh customs
Imports:
The following goods may be imported into Bangladesh without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco; two bottles of alcoholic beverages or one bottle if not travelling for touristic purposes (non-Muslims only); 250ml of perfume; gifts up to the value of Tk500.
Note
Duty free items may be bought at the duty free shop at Dhaka Airport on arrival.
Bangladeshi customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Bangladesh of items such as currency, household appliances, alcohol, cigarettes and weapons. There is no restriction as to the amount of U.S. currency visitors may bring into Bangladesh; however, they must declare to customs authorities if they are carrying more than USD $5,000 at the time of arrival. It is advisable to contact the Bangladeshi Embassy or Consulates for specific information regarding customs requirements.
Export regulations by Bangladesh customs
Exports:
Prohibited:
Customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export of items such as firearms, religious materials, antiquities, medications, business equipment and other items . It is advisable to contact the Embassy of your destination country in Washington or one of that countries consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements.
In many countries around the world, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available. Transactions involving such products are illegal and bringing them back to the United States may result in forfeitures and/or fines. A current list of those countries with serious problems in this regard can be found here. U.S. Customs and Border Protection may impose corresponding import restrictions in accordance with the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. (Contact CBP at 202-344-1000 or Internet http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/commercial_enforcement/ for further information). For general travel information, visit the CBP web site at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/.
Other Bangladesh customs information
A yellow fever certificate is required of all persons (including infants) arriving by air or sea within six days of departure from an infected area, or a country with infection in any part, or a country where the WHO judges yellow fever to be endemic or present; or has been in such an area in transit; or has come by an aircraft which has come from such an area and has not been properly disinfected. Those arriving without a required certificate will be detained in quarantine for six days. For further information, see the Health appendix.
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Bangladesh. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix.
Vaccination against typhoid is advised.
Malaria risk exists throughout the year in the whole country with the exception of Dhaka City. The malignant falciparum form is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and resistant to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. The recommended prophylaxis is likely to be mefloquine, doxycycline or atovaquone/proguanil: see advice before travel.
Food drink: All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid all dairy products. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Other risks: Dengue fever, visceral leishmaniasis, TB and hepatitis A, B and E are present. Japanese encephalitis occurs. Humidity and pollution in downtown Dhaka, especially at certain times of the year, can cause problems.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If bitten abroad, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.
Health care: There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK and health insurance is essential. Visitors can also be treated at military hospitals.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1011.html
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