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Australian

Lives in Dhaka

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Registration: 30 January 2013

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monon replied to a thread
9 years ago
reddiamond787

Renting room for unmarried couple by reddiamond787

Hi, I am living in Canada for the last 3 years. I am planning to visit Bangladesh recently. I have a girlfriend in Bangladesh. We are not married yet. Is it allowed in Bangladesh to rent a room as an unmarried couple? Thanks

monon

hi usually not allowed. but depend on area its different. the posh area gulshan; baridhara, banani- u can, mostly no one will bother you if you stay with your girl friend, but make sure when u r hiring the flat- your friend should be with ... Read More

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10 years ago
aksh_south.k

hi all by aksh_south.k

I arrived dhaka six month ago and live in bijay nagar dhaka. I want to drinking, but I can't find pub or bottle shop near my house. help me

monon

hotel redisson blue- blaz baar. hotel westin- gulshan 2- looby and top flloor baar korean restaurent- gulshan 2...baar blue moon baar- banani Read More

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10 years ago
1JASON

Question Re: Business by 1JASON

One question. How much would I expect to pay for a Personal Assistant / Manager. Monthly and hourly rate, for both full time and part time. Working in Dhaka within the textile industry ? Thanks from Jason

monon

hi jason actually it depend on various elements. usually a well educated and fluent on english people deserve $600 to $800 monthly. in dhaka usually we pay monthly basis. not day or hour basis. hope you can guess. moreover if u need still any ... Read More

monon replied to a thread
10 years ago
meeho

In Dhaka for 3 days by meeho

Hello, I am visiting Dhaka for business from 28 Sept and leaving on October 2nd. Would be great to join any gatherings in Dhaka and explore more about the city. If free in the evenings, let me know BR

monon

hi u reached here and where r u staying? Read More

monon replied to a thread
10 years ago
shanila85

Night life of singpaore- seeking friends to explore by shanila85

hi all coming to singapore on end of this month for 7 days. heard that singapore orchard tower, attica, avalon have great night life to have fun. can i have an idea is it safe for lady and where i can enjoy much? wanna explore and to build some ...

monon

me also checked through net. may be the orchard tower fit for guys who looking ladies to have fun like me....!! hahahaha however, whats ur suggestion? attica and avalon ok for lady like shanila? Read More

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10 years ago
judiann123

Tourist Visa by judiann123

Hi! I'm new here. I'm from the Philippines. I wanna go to Dhaka soon. I don't have any tourist visa yet. I already checked the Bangladesh Embassy Website: http://bangladeshembassymanila.org/consular-service/visa-requirements/. I have ...

monon

hi plz find the details that u need to arrange before apply for visa- 1. Barangay/Police/NBI Clearance (any one) 2. Photocopy of Passport (Information Page) 3. passport size recent photograph with white background 4. Notarized Original Request ... Read More

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10 years ago

experience in thailnd tour

hi, just i came from thailand. visited pattaya and bangkok. sharing my experience to be updated all expats- 1. most people like drivers, shopkeepers, bars operator- english is very poor. 2. to buy something u need to bargain lotss 3. food cost is ... Read More

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10 years ago
merryhuang

New in Dhaka by merryhuang

Dear All, Im new in Bangladesh, arrived a few days ago from Sweden. Im here with a local organisation for six months. Would be nice to meet some new friends, and other foreigners to exchange experiences.

monon

yes marry, for six months..u can have some new friends local even foreigners..usually we Bangladeshi's always easy going...welcome here... Read More

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10 years ago
nikhil123

cost of living by nikhil123

one of the company is offering me job in bangladesh and asking me for the package so i want to know what is the cost of living like food,travel,rent in a medicore way can u pls suggest me some. Regards CA NIkhilesh Jain

monon

you are right in your posiiton...actually it depend on individual life style. however i gave based on my foreign colleague cost who is living in Briadhara DOHS. 2 person dont need 1500 to 2000 sft flat. my opinion only. 3 bedroom, drawing dining, ... Read More

monon replied to a thread
10 years ago
nikhil123

cost of living by nikhil123

one of the company is offering me job in bangladesh and asking me for the package so i want to know what is the cost of living like food,travel,rent in a medicore way can u pls suggest me some. Regards CA NIkhilesh Jain

monon

plz allow me to share real cost for a foreigner based on standard living- 1. accommodation 2 bed room flat non furnished 1000 sft $400 monthly located gulshan/ baridhara area. 2. a car monthly rent $649 3. utility bill like GAS/ Water/ Electricity ... Read More

monon replied to a thread
10 years ago
shanila85

friend in Bangkok- coming there soon by shanila85

Hi friends, i am excited that finally i will be at bangkok on 10th june to 15th june. is there any friend who can help me by passing some time with me for chat, shopping, hangout, drinks etc... just to explore bangkok city in night and day ...

monon

hi shanila r u form india? fine,, i am coming from dhaka...can we both make plane? monon Read More

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10 years ago
monon

Hi friends, plz help me to give me info to visit Bali, Yogyakarta by monon

Hi Indo friend, i need a favor form you.....end of march i like to visit indonesia. from dhaka i will reach at Bali. after that i like to visit Yogyakarta (Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple) also mount broma. can someone tell me plz how i ...

monon

ok, thanks. just look my below plane plz. is it ok for us? 26th march i will arrive at Bali and same day i will fly to mount bromo. will stay may be BJ Perdana hotel or -Ubud hotel and villas. hotels are ok or any advise? 27th march at 4am we ... Read More

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10 years ago
monon

Hi friends, plz help me to give me info to visit Bali, Yogyakarta by monon

Hi Indo friend, i need a favor form you.....end of march i like to visit indonesia. from dhaka i will reach at Bali. after that i like to visit Yogyakarta (Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple) also mount broma. can someone tell me plz how i ...

monon

thanks both you for your kind info. my understanding is- 1st day- when i arrived at Bali, instantly i should catch flight for Yogyakarta on same day. there will i have time to visit temples in same day? 2nd day- if i can visit temples temples on ... Read More

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10 years ago

Hi friends, plz help me to give me info to visit Bali, Yogyakarta

Hi Indo friend, i need a favor form you.....end of march i like to visit indonesia. from dhaka i will reach at Bali. after that i like to visit Yogyakarta (Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple) also mount broma. can someone tell me plz how i ... Read More

monon replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

Opening a bank account in Bangladesh by Julien

Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Bangladesh ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Bangladesh ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...

monon

you will need- your id card/ passport whatever u have. 2 copy PP size image. 1 copy your nominee image resident any bill copy (gas, electricity etc) to prove your given address. HSBC, standard chartered, city bank. eastern bank, dhaka bank. or ... Read More