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Best eSIM for Bangladesh

Bangladesh has good 4G coverage across Dhaka, Chittagong and main cities, with 5G now rolling out. A travel eSIM is almost always cheaper than carrier roaming.

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Carrier roaming applies on all foreign SIMs 5 providers compared 5G live on Grameenphone + Robi since September 2025

Last checked: October 2026. Plans and prices change — verify before purchase.

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Field tip — No regional roaming agreement applies

Bangladesh has no roaming agreement with any country — there is no India-Bangladesh bilateral despite the shared border, no SAARC framework, and no European, US or Gulf carrier extends home rates here. Standard international roaming applies, and a travel eSIM is almost always cheaper for stays beyond a 1–2 day transit. Local SIMs from Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink or Teletalk are sold in Dhaka and divisional cities but require passport biometric registration (fingerprint at the operator store) — a travel eSIM avoids this entirely.

Prices sourced from provider websites. Network information sourced from provider documentation and independent travel guides (2026).

eSIM — Bangladesh

Our selection of providers for Bangladesh — data-only plans, install before arrival. Use the calculator above to compare more options for your specific trip.
Roamless
Prepaid tiers, all 30-day validity. Network not confirmed. No unlimited tier.
From $3.95 Check plans on Roamless
Airalo
Prepaid tiers (1–50 GB). Routes via Grameenphone / Robi (4G). Unlimited tiers available.
$0.98 per GB Check plans on Airalo
aloSIM
Prepaid tiers (1–50 GB). Routes via Grameenphone (Telenor partnership). Unlimited tiers available.
Unlimited from $11.50
Unlimited up to 2 GB/day at full speed, then throttled to 512 Kbps.
Check plans on aloSIM
More options — aggregators
MobiMatter Not reviewed
Marketplace aggregating plans from 30+ eSIM providers.
30+ providers
Browse plans on MobiMatter
SimOptions Not reviewed
Multi-provider aggregator with coverage across 200+ destinations.
200+ destinations
Browse plans on SimOptions

Network coverage in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has four mobile operators: Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink and Teletalk. For Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet and Rajshahi — and main highways between them — all four deliver solid 4G. Grameenphone and Robi launched commercial 5G on 1 September 2025, initially across divisional headquarters; 4G remains the effective network for most travel itineraries. Banglalink and Teletalk have not yet launched 5G.

Among the five providers on this page: Airalo routes via Grameenphone. Roamless, aloSIM, Saily and Yesim do not publicly disclose their Bangladeshi carrier. The Sundarbans delta and the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bandarban, Rangamati) have limited or no signal on every operator; Cox's Bazar is well covered along the shore.

Where are you travelling from? Does your plan cover this destination?

CarrierBangladeshVerdict
AT&T
All AT&T plansPlan data / 1 day: US$12; plan data / 30 days: US$120.Get an eSIM.
Verizon
Unlimited UltimateIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Verizon
Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome5 GB / 1 day: US$12; 20 GB / 30 days: US$100.Get an eSIM.
T-Mobile
Experience Beyond (Go5G Next) · Experience More (Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
T-Mobile
Essentials2 GB / 1 day: US$10; 15 GB / 10 days: US$50; 30 GB / 30 days: US$75.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierBangladeshVerdict
EE
Full Works (2024+)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
EE
Other EE plansPlan data / 1 day: £6; plan data / 7 days: £30.Compare: the pass may be enough.
O2
Ultimate PlansIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
O2
Plus, Volt · Other O2 plansPlan data / 1 day: £7.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Vodafone
All Vodafone plansPlan data / 1 day: £8.Get an eSIM.
Three
AdvancedPlan data / 1 day: £7.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Three
EssentialNo pass: pay as you go.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierBangladeshVerdict
TELUS
All TELUS plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 14 days: CA$70.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Bell
All Bell plans5 GB / 1 day: CA$16; plan data / 14 days: CA$75; plan data / 30 days: CA$90; plan data / 30 days: CA$320.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Rogers
All Rogers plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 3 days: CA$45; plan data / 7 days: CA$75; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; +1 more.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Vidéotron
Forfait Canada et InternationalIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Vidéotron
Forfait Canada, États-Unis et Mexique · Forfaits Canada et États-Unis · Forfaits Canada et France · Other Vidéotron plansNo pass: pay as you go. (figure not confirmed by an official source)Get an eSIM.
Prices exclude tax.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierBangladeshVerdict
Telstra
All Telstra plans2 GB / 1 day: A$10.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Optus
Choice Plus, Plus Family, Plus Promo5 GB / 1 day: A$5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Optus
Other Optus plans1 GB / 1 day: A$10.Get an eSIM.
Vodafone (TPG)
All Vodafone (TPG) plansPlan data / 1 day: A$5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierBangladeshVerdict
Vodafone Ireland
All Vodafone Ireland plans500 MB / 1 day: €5.Get an eSIM.
Three Ireland
All Three Ireland plans2 GB / 1 day: €5.99; 6 GB / 3 days: €14.99; 14 GB / 7 days: €34.99.Compare: the pass may be enough.
eir
All eir plansPay as you go: €4.99/MB.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
Check whether this destination is in your plan's included zone.If not, an eSIM is almost always cheaper than pay-per-MB roaming.

Roaming or eSIM — should you buy?

YOUR SITUATION → USE THIS
Your carrier includes Bangladesh at a clear, affordable rate→Use roaming — no action needed
Coming from EU or UK — no EU/UK roaming agreement covers Bangladesh→eSIM is the standard choice
Coming from US / Canada / Australia / NZ — carrier charges per-day→eSIM cheaper for stays over 2 days
Coming from India — no bilateral roaming agreement; standard international rates apply→eSIM is the standard choice
Coming from another region→Check your carrier rates first — eSIM is usually cheaper than per-MB roaming

Arrival protocol in Bangladesh

Before departure from home
Check your phone supports eSIM — dial *#06#, look for an EID number.
Install the eSIM before your flight — activation is automatic on landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International (DAC).
Save QR code and setup instructions offline.
If visiting Sundarbans, Chittagong Hill Tracts or remote border areas, download offline maps and accommodation contacts before leaving Dhaka.
Keep home SIM active for calls and SMS.
After landing in Bangladesh
Go to Settings → Mobile data → select the eSIM as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM.
Test with a page load. If nothing loads, toggle airplane mode for 30 seconds or manually select Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink or Teletalk.
Do not delete the eSIM if it does not connect immediately — check settings first.
Local prepaid SIMs require passport ID + biometric (fingerprint) registration at the operator store; a travel eSIM avoids this.

VPN, passwords and documents

On hotel or café Wi-Fi, a VPN can be useful to keep your browsing private from the network operator. A password manager is also worth having for managing account access on the road. A secure cloud backup of your passport, visa, insurance and accommodation details can also be useful — keep an offline copy too. None of these are mandatory.

Mistakes to avoid in Bangladesh

Assuming your home SIM works at home rates here. Bangladesh has no regional roaming agreement with any country, so every foreign SIM roams at international rates — a travel eSIM is usually cheaper beyond a day or two.
Expecting 5G on a travel eSIM. Commercial 5G launched in September 2025 on Grameenphone and Robi, but no provider on this page has documented 5G enablement for Bangladesh — expect 4G.
Counting on signal in the Sundarbans or Chittagong Hill Tracts. The mangrove delta and the CHT hills (Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachari) have limited or no coverage on every operator — download offline maps in Dhaka or Chittagong first.
Trying to buy a local SIM without passport at hand. All four operators require in-store passport and biometric registration that can take 30–60 minutes — a travel eSIM activates on landing with no paperwork.
Complete your travel kit
eSIM for mobile data
VPN for public Wi-Fi
Password manager
Cloud + offline docs
See the full checklist →

Continuing your trip in Asia?

Many travellers combine Bangladesh with neighbouring countries. See our guides for eSIM in India and eSIM in Nepal. For multi-country trips combining Bangladesh with neighbouring Asia destinations, our Asia regional plan comparison may be useful.