Moving to Bangladesh from Namibia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Bangladesh — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Namibia 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 Namibia to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
BD
18.6

Bangladesh performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
BD
6.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
BD
0.7t

Namibia generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
3.9
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
BD
5.7%

Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.4%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
BD
$8,200

Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
BD
30.4

Namibia generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.

Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Dhaka
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Windhoek Dhaka
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Namibia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Namibia.

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?

Bangladesh performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Namibia?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Namibia?

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA BD
Population 2,727,409 165,650,475
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Bengali
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +264 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 999