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Cross-border route

Myanmar Bangladesh

Driving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Myanmar into Bangladesh, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Bangladesh expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1949 Geneva format. Important: Myanmar drives on the right and Bangladesh drives on the left, so the side of the road changes at the border — take extra care. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
⚠ Driving side changes at the border: Myanmar drives on the right, Bangladesh on the left.
Get my permit for Bangladesh Bangladesh requirements

Last reviewed June 2026

Route at a glance
FromMyanmar
ToBangladesh
IDP in BangladeshRequired
Accepted format1949 Geneva
Driving sideChanges (right → left)
Currency in BangladeshBDT
Myanmar → Bangladesh

Crossing the border

Myanmar and Bangladesh share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.

Driving rules in Bangladesh

  • Drive on the left.
  • Heavy, mixed urban traffic — drive defensively.
  • Horn use is constant.
  • Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

What to see when you arrive in Bangladesh

  • the Sundarbans mangrove forest
  • the world's longest beach at Cox's Bazar
  • the Sixty Dome Mosque at Bagerhat
  • the Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka
  • the tea hills of Sylhet

Common questions

01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Myanmar to Bangladesh?
Yes — Bangladesh requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Bangladesh recognises the 1949 Geneva format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Myanmar and Bangladesh?
Yes. Myanmar drives on the right and Bangladesh drives on the left. Adjust carefully once you cross the border.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
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