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Dhaka property guides: how renting actually works
Written from transactions we have closed, not generic advice. Figures are refreshed from our own portfolio.
Expat Guide to Renting an Apartment in Dhaka (2026)
What foreigners need to know before signing a Dhaka lease: areas, real rents, deposits, documents, building checks and the mistakes that cost money.
10 min readDhaka Apartment Rent Prices by Area (2026 Data)
Monthly rents for furnished and unfurnished apartments in Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, Bashundhara and Uttara, drawn from the properties we list.
9 min readHow Office Rent Works in Dhaka: Per-Sq-Ft Rates Explained
Why Dhaka office space is quoted per square foot, what BDT 60 to BDT 300 buys in each district, and the checks to make before you sign a lease.
10 min readServiced Apartment vs Hotel in Dhaka: Real Cost Comparison
A month-by-month cost and comfort comparison for Dhaka stays longer than three weeks, with worked numbers and current serviced apartment rents.
9 min readFurnished Apartments for Rent in Gulshan: A Guide for Expats
Gulshan-1 vs Gulshan-2, lake-side roads, what fully furnished really includes, and rents from our Gulshan listings — from BDT 70,000 to BDT 160,000 a month.
7 min readBaridhara Diplomatic Zone Apartments: Rents, Security and Approval
Renting near the embassies in Dhaka: Baridhara's security, large residences, rents from BDT 150,000 to BDT 1,000,000 in our listings, embassy approval and AISD.
6 min readApartments for Rent in Banani, Dhaka: Rents, Streets and Gulshan Compared
Banani's restaurants, Road 11 and lake-side roads, residential vs commercial blocks, furnished rents of BDT 120,000–170,000 in our listings, and how it compares with Gulshan.
6 min readShort-Term Furnished Apartment Rentals in Dhaka: 3 to 12 Months and Beyond
Hotel, serviced apartment or furnished lease? Minimum terms, what is included, monthly rents from our listings and how to book a furnished flat in Dhaka for a few months.
6 min readMoving to Dhaka Checklist: Relocating to Dhaka Step by Step
Relocating to Dhaka? A three-stage checklist: before you fly, your first week and your first month — housing, SIM card, money, transport, healthcare, schools and safety.
8 min readBest Areas to Live in Dhaka for Expats: Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara and More
Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, Bashundhara, Uttara or Niketon? Compare character, furnished rents from our listings and commutes, with picks for diplomats, families and singles.
7 min readApartments Near International Schools in Dhaka: A Family Guide
Family apartments near the American International School Dhaka and International School Dhaka: which areas to shortlist, school-run logic and what a family flat needs.
6 min readEmbassy-Standard Apartment Security Checklist for Dhaka
What embassy approved housing in Dhaka usually requires: guards, access control, CCTV, generator, fire exits, lifts, structure, windows and parking, plus a printable checklist.
7 min readRental Agreements in Bangladesh for Foreigners: What a Dhaka Lease Should Contain
What a Dhaka tenancy agreement usually covers, the clauses expats should insist on, stamp paper and registration basics, and the red flags to question before signing.
7 min readAdvance Rent and Security Deposits in Dhaka: How They Work and How to Get Yours Back
How advance rent and security deposits usually work in Dhaka, what is negotiable, how to document payments and how to protect your refund at move-out.
6 min readUtilities in Dhaka Apartments: Electricity, Gas, Internet and Generator Backup
How electricity, gas, water, internet and generator backup work in Dhaka apartments, what to check at a viewing, and what serviced lets usually include.
6 min readHiring a Maid, Cook or Driver in Dhaka: A Practical Guide for Expats
How expats in Dhaka usually hire a housekeeper, cook or driver: references, written terms, days off, the Eid bonus custom, staff quarters and trust at home.
7 min readDhaka Airport to Gulshan: Taxi, Pickup and Arrival Guide
How to get from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Gulshan: distance, realistic journey times, pickup and taxi options, and a first-night checklist.
6 min readCorporate Housing in Dhaka for NGO, UN and Company Staff
What HR and relocation teams need when housing staff in Dhaka: security approval, lease clauses, invoicing in the company name, consistent standards and handover reports.
6 min readFurnished vs Unfurnished Apartment in Dhaka: Which Is Better?
Compare furnished, semi-furnished and unfurnished apartments in Dhaka: rent difference, setup costs and time, and which suits your stay length.
6 min readFamily Apartments in Dhaka: A Guide for Expat Families
Choosing a family apartment in Dhaka: bedrooms, schools, play space, child safety, hospitals, staff quarters and 3–4 bedroom rents from our listings.
6 min readPet Friendly Apartments in Dhaka: A Guide for Expats
How pet permission works in Dhaka rentals, how to ask landlords, what a pet clause should say, and caring for pets through the heat and monsoon.
7 min readCost of Living in Dhaka for Expats: A Realistic Monthly Budget
Real furnished rents from our listings plus clearly labelled estimates for utilities, groceries, transport and schooling, with a sample budget by household type.
6 min readApartments for Rent in Bashundhara R/A: An Expat Guide
Newer, larger furnished flats near International School Dhaka and Evercare Hospital, with real rents from our listings and how Bashundhara compares with Gulshan.
6 min readUttara Apartments Near Dhaka Airport: A Guide for Expats
Sectors, airport access, MRT Line-6 and real rents from our Uttara listings, plus who the area suits best: aviation staff, frequent flyers and budget-minded tenants.
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