Electricity and sockets
Probably not needed. At least one system in Bangladesh (Types A, C, D, M and G) accepts plugs from the UK; check the socket on arrival.
Sockets at the destination
Type A
two-pin without protective earth
Type A in detail →Type C
two-pin without protective earth
Type C in detail →Type D
with protective earth
Type D in detail →Type M
with protective earth
Type M in detail →Type G
with protective earth
Type G in detail →Mains supply in Bangladesh: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Types A, C, D, M and G. No surprises on voltage: Bangladesh runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
1 of the 50 destinations in Asia share the plug types of Bangladesh.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Types D, M and G) and unearthed ones (Types A and C) exist side by side. For metal-bodied appliances the protective-earth path is what matters.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | usually no adapter | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | Type A fits, Type B needs an adapter | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Bangladesh as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
Common questions
Usually not: at least one recorded system in Bangladesh accepts UK plugs.
The records list Types A, C, D, M and G; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Bangladesh runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Bangladesh from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →