Moving to Bangladesh from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria to Bangladesh, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dhaka averages 87°F vs 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Syria to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
BD
18.6

Syria generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
BD
6.7

Syria performs better than Bangladesh across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
BD
0.7t

Bangladesh performs significantly better than Syria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SY
7.3
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
BD
5.7%

Syria generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SY
13.5%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
BD
$8,200

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
BD
30.4

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Syria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Dhaka
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Damascus Dhaka
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Bangladesh.
Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Syria

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

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?

Syria generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Syria?

Syria performs better than Bangladesh across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 11.9 in Syria. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY BD
Population 21,563,800 165,650,475
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Arabic Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +963 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999