Moving to Bangladesh from Zambia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zambia 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 Zambia to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
BD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
BD
18.6

Zambia generally does better on safety, though Bangladesh leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZM
$244
BD
$198
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
BD
6.7

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia 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

ZM
50.0
BD
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
BD
0.7t

Zambia performs better than Bangladesh 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

ZM
0.4
BD
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZM
2.8%
BD
5.7%

Zambia 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

ZM
5.9%
BD
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
BD
$8,200

Bangladesh performs significantly better than Zambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZM
66.3 yrs
BD
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
BD
30.4

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lusaka Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
80° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lusaka Dhaka
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) 84°/61°F (29°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) 89°/79°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 85°/67°F (29°/19°C)
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Month Lusaka Dhaka
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Free
Zambia passport holders can enter Bangladesh without a visa.
Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Zambia

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

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?

Zambia 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 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Zambia?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in health coverage index. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Bangladesh?

The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Zambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ZM BD
Population 19,642,123 165,650,475
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Languages English Bengali
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +260 +880
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999