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Post Report of the Day

Dhaka, Bangladesh

What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?

We can't go anywhere in Bangladesh besides the diplomatic enclave, which has no "hidden gems," other than some shopping.

What typical restaurants, food delivery services, and/or takeout options are popular among expatriates?

Nando's Peri Peri, Pizza Hut, Gloria Jean's, Pizza Roma, and lots of good Indian restaurants (Lucknow, Khazana, Tarka, Roll Express, etc). Other good restaurants include O Kitchen/Holey Bakery (continental/Spanish), Izumi (Japanese), Bistro E (Continental), Turkish...