How to send a letter to Bangladesh

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Bangladesh

Sending post to Bangladesh
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10–25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS (Bangladesh EMS).
Postcode4-digit postcodes placed after locality (e.g., DHAKA 1206).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street/House + Area/Thana
LOCALITY POSTCODE
BANGLADESH
Example
Md. Rahman
House 12, Road 5, Uttara
DHAKA 1230
BANGLADESH
More examples
P.O. Box:
Fatema Akter
GPO Box 45
CHITTAGONG 4000
BANGLADESH
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
4-digit postcodes placed after locality (e.g., DHAKA 1206).
Language
Bengali and English; use uppercase for locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS (Bangladesh EMS).
Delivery times
Approx 10–25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Restrictions on dangerous goods; check customs.

💡 Tips

Include thana/area for large cities; add phone for couriers.
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