Bangladesh in April

Hot; afternoon storms; Pohela Boishakh on the 14th.

• Central delta · Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rajshahihot

  Winter is dry and pleasant but Dhaka's air is among the world's worst December–February; April–May pre-monsoon storms (kalbaishakhi) bring hail and wind.

• North-east hills · Sylhet, Srimangalrainy

  One of the wettest regions in Asia; flash floods from April; tea gardens green after the rains.

• South-east coast and hills · Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamatihot

  Cyclone seasons April–May and October–November; the hills need permits.

• South-west delta · Khulna, Sundarbans, Bagerhat, Kuakatahot

  Sundarbans trips run October–March; the forest closes to visitors in the breeding season (June–August, check).

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)

  14 Apr

  Processions and fairs; Ramna Park crowded; red and white clothes.

Crowds · Bangladesh

Low

Prices · Bangladesh

Low

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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• Dhaka

  Hot and humid; Pohela Boishakh (Apr 14) crowds and road closures.