Moving to Bangladesh from Botswana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Botswana to Bangladesh — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Botswana to Bangladesh, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Bangladesh.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Botswana generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Botswana generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Botswana generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Botswana Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Bangladesh. To live, work, or study long-term in Bangladesh, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bangladesh's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Free
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Bangladesh has 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Bangladesh safe for expats?
Botswana generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Botswana?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in health coverage index. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
