International Parcel Package delivery Bangladesh

Parcel delivery to Bangladesh

Tucked between India to the west and Myanmar to the east, the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the eighth most populous country on the planet. There are around 162 million people living within 147.5 thousand square kilometers. Bangladesh is classified as a developing nation. The majority of the economic sector is agriculture and manufacturing textiles. Frequent cyclones and flooding are a problem. The official language is Bengali. The capital and largest city is Dhaka. It is one of the largest and most densely populated cities in Southeast Asia. There are approximately 13 million people living in the metro area alone.

Customs for parcel shipping to Bangladesh

Parcels entering Bangladesh must include a the complete address of the shipper and the cosignee. Any parcel that does not bear complete contact information may be held in Dhaka until the cosignee can collect it. A delivery service is provided to major cities. In rural area a postcard is sent that informs the receiver of its arrival. Shipments of media such as film are subject to censorship If the contents are deemed to be offensive then the shipment will be seized and a fine of $50,000 BDT will be levied.

Security concerns when shipping parcels to Bangladesh

The following commodities are prohibited in Bangladesh: counterfeit currency, obscene materials, ball bearings, gold, graphite, jewelry, liquor, precious metals, personal effects and used goods, powdered substances, products made in Iran or Israel, and Viagra. Hazardous materials and dangerous goods are prohibited in Bangladesh. These items may include: acids, batteries, biological products, chemicals, corrosives, cosmetics, flammables, gases, ice, infectious substances, liquids, magnets, oxidizers, paints, perfume, poisons, radioactive material, or toiletries.

Parcel documents delivering to Bangladesh

All shipments of non-documents to Bangladesh must include an invoice attached to an airway bill or bill of lading. There should be four copies of the invoice. Electronic documents are an option for smaller parcels. Chemical imports are contingent upon a license from the desigated authority. Imports of pharmaceuticals require a drug license. This rule applies to large quantities of drugs. Life saving drugs may be imported in small quantities without a license.