Travellin to BD, need help - Page 3

Puck · #51 July 9, 2007, 06:31 PM

below is a symposium -

you wanted to see local women so all classes and ages covered below -

i know that you expressed an interest in the security services so i had to grant you your wish there too -

not to be outdone, here are some members of security service in disguise -

you will also see people like these in the airport, they are not bangladeshi -

just so that you don't feel too out of place there would be plenty of places to eat and drink too -

sandpiper · #52 July 9, 2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zunaid
CK Mollah Hat: £80
DKNY Punjabi: £200
Levi's 420 Lungi: £160

Safety from abduction: Priceless

Electrequiem · #53 July 9, 2007, 07:47 PM

LOL!!!

Classic stuff, folks!

Omio · #54 July 9, 2007, 08:14 PM

How abt Modern version of B.A.F-

Omio · #55 July 9, 2007, 08:15 PM

Brother Puck, pls try to resize ur image,

Puck · #56 July 10, 2007, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by omio
Brother Puck, pls try to resize ur image,

therein lies the problem! how do i resize?!?

Puck · #57 July 10, 2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sandpiper

Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian.

if you are genuinely good the world would treat you that way. as for the bull, it is all about will power. if you don't believe in good then you will never see what is real good.

Ahmed_B · #58 July 10, 2007, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by B.A.F
No one answered me, meye gula kirokom????

Age tomar boyes hok.. then ei proshno abar koiro..

Alien · #59 July 10, 2007, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by B.A.F
1 am 100% bangladeshi from Kumilla. But, I can speak Ok bangla, as I am British born. How can I prevent the monetary loss, and also to what extent? i thinking of taking 200 pounds in a wallet, do you mean that it will mean all will be swiped? and my passport?
I mean blending in as in, since I am alone, I can pose myself as with this random family or what not.

Are talking about your trip upto the airport or beyond? If it's upto the airport then just keep a close eye your stuff, dont carry too much cash and don't show your flashy mobile phone too often (if you got one). Inside the airport no one will try to mug you, but outside you gotta be a bit careful.

Not everyone is a mugger...so long you are careful you should be ok, same with any country. Assuming someone is going to pick you up at airport then they can take care of you.

Btw, the danger in airport is not the muggers (thats in Komlapur station), but the custom guys. They might tax you stuff unnecessarily and some of the airport staff might harass you or try to rip you off. So know who you are dealing with. Unlike most part of the world, airport staff are the biggest criminals in airport.*

* Based of first hand experience and witnessing.

Alien · #60 July 10, 2007, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by B.A.F
No one answered me, meye gula kirokom????

Are mia age eka cholafera kor tarpor meye dekhish....Btw, you seem like a typical ABCD, more like BBCD.

Tintin · #61 July 10, 2007, 05:34 AM

Do the taxi/autorickshaw guys charge you per the meter or do you have to bargain ?

*reverse_swing* · #62 July 10, 2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tintin
Do the taxi/autorickshaw guys charge you per the meter or do you have to bargain ?

It really depends on the mood they are in. But most of the time you need to give 10/20 taka extra.

adel · #63 July 10, 2007, 06:21 AM

Hahahha...I'm absolutely lovin' the 'sophisticated' discussion in this thread.

But seriously, the trobule in Bangladesh-or Dhaka specifically-is 'over-hyped'. We are potrayed as kidnappers, con-men and hustlers. This simply is untrue. The fact is, you will arrive in Bangladesh, you will go through immigartions and customs, you will collect your bags, you will meet your uncle, you will go to your grandparents house and you will have a hell of a good time.

Ahmed_B · #64 July 10, 2007, 08:40 AM

Amar mone hochhe BAF dhakai neme amon "chora" drishtite sobaike sondeher chokhe dekhbe.... je even police o BAF ke sondeho korbe ar RAB eshe BAF ke arrest korbe!

Bengaliprince176 · #65 July 10, 2007, 09:06 AM

LOl, this reminds me of the time i went to visit on my own, i was so nervous but i got thru eventually, just b confident, and i dunno about dhaka but they shud b very proffesionel ppl at the airport (i hope). im sure ull have a great time!

ialbd · #66 July 10, 2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by B.A.F
No one answered me, meye gula kirokom????

khub ekta patta pabana if being a british citizen is the only thing you bring up. drop the whole british factor and act bangali there. if girls are one of the things u want to check out in BD (read dhaka) there are those malls, where you'll find a lot of other ppl with similar motive (equipped with high resolution cellphone camera) and...yea....

in that case my advise would be, dont be too 'bangali'............

B.A.F · #67 July 10, 2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ialbd
khub ekta patta pabana if being a british citizen is the only thing you bring up. drop the whole british factor and act bangali there. if girls are one of the things u want to check out in BD (read dhaka) there are those malls, where you'll find a lot of other ppl with similar motive (equipped with high resolution cellphone camera) and...yea....

in that case my advise would be, dont be too 'bangali'............

what if i say i am british plus if i look good...

ialbd · #68 July 10, 2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by B.A.F
what if i say i am british plus if i look good...

watchout for the guys (around those girls) who are not British and doesnt look good......

Kabir · #69 July 10, 2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ialbd
watchout for the guys (around those girls) who are not British and doesnt look good......

Ishtiaq is our next competitor for Fazal mamu

B.A.F · #70 July 10, 2007, 03:13 PM

Is there ne thing that i should know? btw, should i only go to KNOWN relatives houses, or close ones? only?

Nocturnal · #71 July 10, 2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by B.A.F
...should i only go to KNOWN relatives houses, or close ones? only?

what kind of question is that?
Sorry to say- either you are too clever or too dumb my young friend.

B.A.F · #72 July 10, 2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nocturnal
what kind of question is that?
Sorry to say- either you are too clever or too dumb my young friend.

bolte bhil hoyse.

should i go anywhere, without confirming with my apon apon relatives, i.e. to another perhaps distant relative etc?

patriot · #73 July 11, 2007, 03:59 AM

BAF , I suggest you wear a Burkha and go.The burkha has two benefits.First it would solve your kidnapping/mugging problem and secondly you can easily gain access to the maiya toilet.You could buy one at your nearest NEXT store.

Puck · #74 July 11, 2007, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by patriot
BAF , I suggest you wear a Burkha and go.The burkha has two benefits.First it would solve your kidnapping/mugging problem and secondly you can easily gain access to the maiya toilet.You could buy one at your nearest NEXT store.

this is sarcasm par excellence!