Moving to Bangladesh from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Turkmenistan to Bangladesh? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Turkmenistan 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 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bangladesh compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
BD
18.6

Turkmenistan performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
BD
6.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
BD
0.7t

Bangladesh performs significantly better than Turkmenistan 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

TM
5.9
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
BD
5.7%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
BD
$8,200

Turkmenistan performs better than Bangladesh across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
BD
30.4

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Dhaka
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Ashgabat Dhaka
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan 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.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Bangladesh

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

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bangladesh: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bangladesh offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bangladesh safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bangladesh is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Turkmenistan?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM BD
Population 5,636,011 165,650,475
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Bengali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999