Bangladesh eSIM
AsiaGet a Bangladesh eSIM and connect the moment you land. Buy a prepaid data plan, scan the QR, and you are online in minutes, with no roaming bill and no local SIM to find. Pay in crypto with no ID to buy. Plans start at $1.99.
- Instant delivery to your dashboard
- Prepaid, no contract, no auto-charge
- Works on any eSIM-ready phone
- Paid in crypto, no card or ID to buy
Bangladesh eSIM at a glance
Live prices, updated September 2026- Price
- From $1.99
- Data plans
- 1 GB to Unlimited
- Validity
- 7 to 30 days
- Networks
- Grameenphone, Robi
- 5G
- Yes, where available
- Setup
- Scan a QR, ~2 min
- Payment
- Crypto
- ID to buy
- None
Choose your plan
Prices are in USD and payable in crypto. No contract and no auto-renewal, and any balance you do not use stays on your account for next time.
Turning on roaming can cost $10 or more a day. A whole Bangladesh trip starts at $1.99.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a country made of rivers: the vast delta where the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna braid together into the largest river system on earth, dotted with wooden boats and impossibly green paddy. It is the land of the Sundarbans, the greatest mangrove forest in the world and the last refuge of the Royal Bengal tiger, of Cox's Bazar and its record-long sea beach, and of Dhaka, the rickshaw capital of the world, where hand-painted cycle-rickshaws pour through the old town. Get an eSIM before you fly and land already online.
Bangladesh is densely populated, so coverage is decent across Dhaka, Chittagong, and the towns and main roads, thinning in the Sundarbans, the haor wetlands, and the remote river islands. You buy the data before you fly, pay from your crypto balance with no ID, and keep your home number on its own SIM for calls and codes.
- 4G across Dhaka, Chittagong, and the main towns.
- Honest about the Sundarbans, wetlands, and river islands, where signal thins.
- Online on arrival at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal Airport.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Bangladesh eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Bangladesh eSIM vs a local SIM vs roaming
Coverage is a cities-and-roads story here, decent there and thin on the water, on every option. The difference is how you buy, whether you show ID, and how you pay. Here is how they compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- City and main-road coverageDecent
- Sundarbans, wetlands, riversThin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, 1 weekA few dollars
Bangladeshi tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, shop on arrival
- ID to buyYes, passport and biometrics
- Online the moment you landAfter the shop
- City and main-road coverageDecent
- Sundarbans, wetlands, riversThin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekAround 300 to 800 BDT
Home roaming
- Ready before you flyYes, but pricey
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- City and main-road coverageDecent
- Sundarbans, wetlands, riversThin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekOften 10+ dollars a day
Bangladeshi SIMs need your passport and biometric registration. An eSIM skips that. The mangrove and river gaps are geography, not the plan. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Bangladesh
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to one of Bangladesh's networks, such as Grameenphone, Robi, or Banglalink. Coverage is solid across Dhaka, Chittagong, and the towns and highways with 4G, thinning out in the Sundarbans mangroves, the seasonal haor wetlands of the northeast, and the remote river islands, or chars.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, with data across the rest of Bangladesh. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Your eSIM roams on a major local network:
Coverage by area
Decent, usable 4G across the two big cities, with good signal in the central and commercial areas. This is where most of your data gets used.
Reliable through the towns and along the highways and the Sylhet tea country, thinning on the smaller rural roads.
Signal thins in the mangrove forest, the haor wetlands, and out on the open rivers and chars, on any network. Download offline maps before boat trips.
How much data do you need in Bangladesh?
Whether your Bangladesh trip is 7 days, 2 weeks, or a month, pick the data size to match. Not sure? Slide your trip length below and we will suggest a plan.
A Bangladesh trip leans on maps, ride-hailing in the cities, WhatsApp, hotel and boat bookings, and a stream of river, rickshaw, and beach photos to the cloud. Bengali is the national language and English is widely used in business and on signs. For a one to two week trip, 5 to 10 GB suits most people, and you can top up any time.
Estimate your data for Bangladesh
Social, photos, some video
An estimate to guide you, not a limit. Wi-Fi at your hotel covers a lot, and you can top up any time, so it is fine to start smaller.
Typical usage per hour
Using an eSIM in Bangladesh's top cities
One Bangladesh eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Dhaka
Solid 4G across the megacity, from Old Dhaka and the Buriganga launches to Gulshan and the Lalbagh Fort. The rickshaw capital of the world, and a well-connected base for the whole country.
eSIM in Chittagong
Reliable coverage across the port city and commercial hub in the southeast, the gateway to the hill tracts and the beaches. Handy for maps and business.
eSIM in Cox's Bazar
Good signal across the beach town and its record-long stretch of sand, thinning on the quieter reaches and out toward Saint Martin's Island. Useful for stays and boat times.
Yes, you can call and text in Bangladesh
Your eSIM is internet. So every calling and messaging app works, just like at home. No new apps to learn, nothing to set up.
Message anyone
WhatsApp, imo, Messenger all run over your data.
Call home for free
Voice and video on WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Messenger, no call charges.
Need a real number?
A data eSIM has no number of its own. Add a virtual number for codes and a local line.
Grab a Bangladesh number before you fly
Get login codes and a real line to give out, all in your dashboard. Paid in crypto, no ID.
Pay for your Bangladesh eSIM in crypto
This is where SimVala is different. There is no card and no ID to buy. Top up a balance with any of nine coins, then buy your Bangladesh plan from it. Monero is accepted for the strongest privacy, and your QR lands in your dashboard the moment payment confirms.
Bitcoin
Monero
Ethereum
Tether
USD Coin
Solana
BNB
TRON
PolygonPay by QR in one scan
No card details, ever. Just scan and send.
- 1. Pick your coin and amountWe show a payment address and a QR code.
- 2. Scan and send from your walletThe quote holds for 15 minutes, no fee maths.
- 3. Balance ready, buy your planYour eSIM QR lands in your dashboard right away.
Set up your Bangladesh eSIM in about two minutes
No SIM to pop out, nothing to post. It works the same on iPhone and Android. Here is all it takes.
- 1Buy your plan
Pick a plan above and pay from your crypto balance. A few taps and it is done.
- 2Open your QR code
The moment your order completes, your eSIM QR appears in your dashboard.
- 3Add the eSIM in Settings
iPhone: Settings, then Cellular, then Add eSIM. Android: Settings, then Network, then Add eSIM. Scan the QR.
- 4Turn it on and land online
Switch the line on when you land at Dhaka or Chittagong, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Bangladesh line turns on. That is the whole install.
Will it work on your phone?
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM. Not sure? Scan your device in one tap.
Good to know
- •Coverage is decent in the cities and along the main roads, thinning in the Sundarbans, the wetlands, and out on the rivers.
- •The country is defined by water, so a lot of travel is by boat and ferry, where signal comes and goes.
- •English is widely used in business and on signs alongside Bengali, which helps for getting around.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and codes.
Popular in Bangladesh
Why travellers choose SimVala
4.8from 39,452 verified reviews“Got a number for business use. The activation was quick and I didn't have to contact support.”
“I was in Europe for two weeks and used the eSIM instead of roaming with my Canadian SIM. Much simpler.”
“Landed in Italy late at night and didn't want to find a shop. Had the eSIM ready already.”
“Needed a separate number for a few weeks. The whole process was quite simple.”
“Used the VoIP service for work calls. Took a little time to get everything set up, but works well now.”
“Bought it for a weekend in Albania. Installed it before leaving Zagreb and had no problems.”
“I mainly use it for data when travelling. So far the service has been reliable.”
“Didn't want another physical SIM. The QR setup was quick and I was connected pretty much immediately.”
“Used it while moving between a few countries. Nice not having to change SIM cards every time.”
Visiting more of Asia?
If Bangladesh is one stop of a bigger trip, one regional plan covers the whole area on a single eSIM.
eSIM in Bangladesh: FAQ
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Most phones from the last few years do, including recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel models.
How do I pay?+
In crypto only: Bitcoin, Monero, USDT, USDC, Solana, and more.
When does my plan start?+
Your plan validity begins when you install and activate the eSIM, not when you buy it.
Will an eSIM work in Bangladesh?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Bangladesh and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Bangladesh?+
It depends on what you do. Maps and messaging use very little, while video and hotspotting use much more. For a typical one to two week trip, 3 to 5 GB suits most travelers, and you can top up any time.
Can I keep my phone number in Bangladesh?+
Yes. Your home number stays on your physical SIM for calls and codes, while the eSIM carries local data. Both work at once on a dual-SIM phone.
Can I buy my eSIM before I travel?+
Yes, and you should. Buy and install it before you fly, then switch the line on when you land in Bangladesh. Your plan's days only start counting when you activate it, not when you buy.
Does the plan expire?+
Each plan runs for a set number of days once you activate it, shown on the plan. Any balance you have not spent stays on your account for your next trip, so nothing is wasted.
Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?+
On most plans, yes, so you can share your connection with a laptop or a friend. Tethering uses more data, so pick a larger plan if you rely on it.
Will an eSIM work in the Sundarbans?+
Around the gateway towns like Khulna and Mongla, yes, on 4G. Deep in the Sundarbans mangroves and out on the water, signal fades on every network, eSIM or local SIM, so download offline maps and expect boat trips to be offline stretches.
Is coverage good in Dhaka?+
Yes. Dhaka and Chittagong have solid 4G for maps, ride-hailing, WhatsApp, and calling apps like imo. A ready-to-go eSIM means you are online the moment you land, which helps since local SIMs need biometric registration.
Do I need a passport to get connected in Bangladesh?+
Not with an eSIM. Local SIMs require your passport and biometric registration at a shop, which can be slow for visitors. An eSIM sidesteps that entirely, with no ID and payment in crypto, so you are online the moment you land.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Bangladesh?+
Yes, an Unlimited 30-day plan, good for a longer stay or heavy city use. Sized plans are the cheaper pick if you use less, and you can top up any time. Remember no plan gives you signal deep in the mangroves or out on the rivers.
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Ready for Bangladesh?
Pay in crypto, scan the QR, and land connected. No card, no ID to buy. Set it up before you fly and you are online the second you arrive.