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eSIM for Bangladesh

Get reliable and affordable internet connectivity during your trip.

Excellent 4.9 from 6,798+ reviews across all destinations
Bangladesh travel eSIM with fast 5G/4G/LTE mobile data coverage from MegaEsim
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Truly Unlimited DataStay connected every day with no overall data cap for the full validity period.
High-Speed Every DayUp to 3 GB per day at full 4G/5G speed, then up to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day.
Resets Every DayYour full-speed allowance refreshes automatically every 24 hours, with nothing for you to do.
Multi-network CoverageRuns on Banglalink in Bangladesh for stable coverage.
Multiple eSIM PurchaseYou can buy several eSIMs at once for family and friends.
Device CompatibilityWorks with any smartphone that supports eSIM.

Bangladesh travel data eSIM

What Is a Bangladesh eSIM?

A Bangladesh eSIM is a digital data plan that gives your phone mobile internet across Bangladesh without a physical SIM card. You buy a plan, scan a QR code, and you are online. No plastic SIM, no airport queues.

Your home SIM stays in your phone, so you keep your normal number for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data. Cheaper than roaming, faster than finding a SIM shop when you land.

Strongest network, chosen automatically Connects to the strongest network in each area for fast 4G LTE and 5G data wherever you are.
  • No Physical SIM Card100% digital, delivered as a QR code
  • 4G LTE + 5G SpeedConnects to whichever operator is strongest nearby
  • Keep Your Home NumberDual SIM, so calls and texts still reach you
  • Fixed Price, No SurprisesPaid up front, with no meter running

Local networks

Which networks you connect to in Bangladesh

Your MegaEsim Bangladesh plan roams on the local operators below. Your phone picks whichever gives the strongest signal where you are standing, so there is nothing to choose or set up.

Banglalink 4G

12 plans are available for Bangladesh, from $1.29 up to $116.76. Every plan is data only, delivered by QR code, and starts counting when you connect on arrival.

Bangladesh flag Dhaka Chittagong Sylhet Cox's Bazar

Same plan, same coverage, wherever you go in Bangladesh.

Every plan

All Bangladesh eSIM plans and prices

Unlimited plans never run out. They run at full speed up to a daily allowance, then carry on at a reduced speed. Data plans give you a set amount of data to use across the whole validity period.

Prices and plan details last updated .

Cheapest 1 GB 1 day $1.29 $1.29 per day Best value 3 GB 30 days $3.61 $0.12 per day Most data 10 GB 30 days $10.07 $0.34 per day
See all 12 plans and prices Hide the full price list 1 GB to 10 GB plus unlimited · 1 to 30 days · from $1.29
Full speed each dayValidityPer dayPrice
3 GB a day Best value1 day$3.89$3.89
3 GB a day3 days$3.89$11.68
3 GB a day7 days$3.89$27.24
3 GB a day15 days$3.89$58.38
3 GB a day30 days$3.89$116.76

Once the daily allowance is used the connection keeps working at a reduced speed, then resets the next day.

Pick yours in the selector at the top of the page.

The alternatives

Travel eSIM vs SIM Card vs Roaming

The same trip, three ways to pay for data.

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MegaEsim travel eSIM

Sorted before you leave home

From $1.29, fixed

  • Scan a QR code before you fly
  • Working the moment you land
  • Keeps your home number
  • Paid up front, so no bill later

Local SIM card

Cheap, once you have one

Varies by shop

  • Find a shop, queue, show ID
  • Offline until you reach that shop
  • Your own SIM comes out
  • Paid up front, so no bill later

Roaming on your home plan

Nothing to do, and it costs

Often $10 or more a day

  • Already switched on
  • Keeps your home number
  • Charged per day, per line
  • The bill lands after the trip

Everyday use

Your number stays yours, and every app keeps working

Because your home SIM stays in the phone, WhatsApp still runs on your own number, and so do iMessage and the SMS codes your bank sends. Everything else simply uses the eSIM's data, exactly as it does on Wi-Fi at home.

  • WhatsApp
  • Google Maps
  • Uber
  • Instagram
  • Spotify
  • Gmail
  • Banking apps
  • Airline apps

Getting connected

From checkout to signal in three steps

Buying and installing takes about five minutes. The only waiting happens after you land.

Buy before you fly Choose your plan and the QR code arrives by email within a minute or two. It also sits in your account as a backup.
Install while you have Wi-Fi Scan the code from your phone settings. Do this at home the night before rather than in an arrivals hall with no signal.
Land, then switch on data roaming Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line when you arrive. Your plan activates on a local network and the clock starts then, not before.

Read the full setup guide

If plans change

Change of plans? No problem

Buy now and decide later. There are three situations where we refund you, and you have a long window to ask.

6 month money back guarantee You have half a year from the day you buy to ask for a refund.
Your trip is off
Cancelled or postponed and you have not activated the eSIM. Full refund.
Your phone cannot take it
Device turns out not to support eSIM, or it is carrier locked. Refunded immediately.
It will not connect
A network fault we cannot fix. Full or partial refund depending on what you used.

Bangladesh guide · 5 min read

Staying Online in Bangladesh: An eSIM Guide by Region

A MegaEsim plan for Bangladesh gives you mobile data the moment you land, with no shop visit and no paperwork at the airport. It runs on the Banglalink network, so you get signal in Dhaka, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and most places travelers go. This guide walks through what staying online is really like across the country, region by region, and which plan fits your trip.

01 Landing in Dhaka and Getting Connected

Most trips start at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. Set up your eSIM before you fly, then turn on data when the plane lands. You will be online before you reach the taxi stand.

Dhaka has the strongest Banglalink signal in the country. In areas like Gulshan, Banani, Dhanmondi and Motijheel you can expect smooth maps, ride apps and video calls. Speeds in the city usually sit around 15 to 25 Mbps, which is plenty for everyday use. Traffic here is heavy, so a working maps app and a ride hailing app matter more than almost anything else.

For a few days in the city, the 1 GB for 7 days plan at $1.49 covers maps, chat and light browsing. If you stream or upload photos a lot, step up to the 5 GB for 30 days plan at $5.52.

02 Chittagong and the Port City Corridor

Chittagong, now also written Chattogram, is the second largest city and the main port. Banglalink coverage here is solid across the city center, the port area and along the main roads. Expect speeds close to what you get in Dhaka.

The drive or train ride between Dhaka and Chittagong stays connected for most of the route, since the network follows the big highways. If you are working on the move, this corridor is reliable for email, messaging and calls.

03 Cox's Bazar and the Long Beach

Cox's Bazar has the longest natural sea beach in the world, and it is the top spot for many visitors. The town and the main beach strip have good Banglalink signal, so posting photos and booking hotels works fine.

Once you head south toward Inani Beach or out to quieter stretches, the signal can dip. It usually comes back near the resorts and the town. Plan to download maps and any tickets while you are still in the city, just in case.

Beach trips eat data fast if you share a lot of photos and video. The 3 GB for 30 days plan at $3.61 is a good middle choice for a week by the sea.

04 Sylhet, the Tea Gardens and the Northeast

Sylhet is green and hilly, known for its tea gardens, the shrine areas, and day trips to Jaflong and Ratargul. In Sylhet town and the main tourist points the Banglalink signal is usually steady.

Out in the tea estates and the hill areas the signal gets patchy. This is normal across rural Bangladesh. Send your messages and check directions when you have a clear signal in town, and treat the remote spots as quiet, offline time.

05 The Sundarbans, St. Martin's Island and the Far Edges

Some of the most beautiful parts of Bangladesh are also the hardest to stay connected in. The Sundarbans mangrove forest in the southwest has thin coverage, and on a boat deep in the forest you should expect long gaps with no signal at all.

St. Martin's Island, the small coral island in the far south, can be hit or miss too. Coverage often works near the main jetty and the busier parts of the island, then fades elsewhere.

For these trips, the data plan is less important than your habits. Download your maps, save your booking details, and let people know you may go quiet for a day. The signal returns once you are back on the mainland.

06 Choosing Your Plan and Turning It On

Match the plan to how you travel. A short city stay or a backup line is fine on the 1 GB for 1 days plan at $1.29 or the 1 GB for 7 days plan at $1.49. A normal week of maps, chat, social media and some browsing fits the 3 GB or 5 GB plans. Heavy users who stream and tether should take the 10 GB for 30 days plan at $10.07.

Setup is quick. Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive using your phone settings. On an iPhone go to Settings, then Cellular, then Add eSIM. On most Samsung and Google phones go to Settings, then Connections or Network, then SIM manager and add a plan. Do this on home wifi before your flight.

Keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and your own number, and set the MegaEsim line as your data line. That is dual SIM, and almost every recent iPhone and Android phone supports it. When you land in Dhaka, switch data on and you are ready.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our Bangladesh eSIM.

It connects to the Banglalink network. Banglalink has strong 4G coverage in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Cox's Bazar and most towns and main roads, with weaker signal in remote spots like the Sundarbans and the deep hill areas.

Most phones from the last few years support eSIM, including recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. Your phone also needs to be carrier unlocked. If you can add an eSIM in your phone settings, you are good to use it in Bangladesh.
Verified reviews

What travellers say about Bangladesh eSIM

4.9
36 verified reviews
“

Travelled all over Bangladesh for two weeks and never lost signal once. So much cheaper than roaming with my home carrier. Highly recommend.

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Aisha P.
Tokyo, Japan
Verified Traveler

“First time using an eSIM and the Bangladesh plan was effortless. Bought it before my flight, activated on arrival. Will never buy a physical SIM again.”

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Lena V.
Seoul, South Korea
✓ Verified

“The data speeds in Bangladesh were excellent, video calls, maps and uploads all worked perfectly. MegaEsim is my go-to for every trip now.”

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James N.
Mumbai, India
✓ Verified

“No more hunting for a SIM card at the airport. My Bangladesh eSIM was ready the second I arrived. Simple, fast and great value.”

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Priya O.
Auckland, New Zealand
✓ Verified

“Honestly impressed with the coverage across Bangladesh. Full signal in the cities and even in remote areas. Worth every cent.”

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Omar W.
Cape Town, South Africa
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12 plans for Bangladesh, from $1.29. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes, and the clock only starts when you connect on arrival.

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