Tunisia: A hidden gem in North Africa
📅 3 February 2025 | International Desk
Tunisia is a small but charming country in North Africa, located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The country's combination of ancient traditions, vast deserts, exciting history, and modernity has made it an attractive destination for tourists.
🇹🇳 Why should you visit Tunisia?
Tunisia, on the one hand, preserves the ruins of the Roman Empire, on the other, it has beautiful beaches, desert beauty, and lively markets. Here are some of the main reasons for its attraction for tourists:
🏛️ Historical and cultural sights:
- Carthage: A historic city of the Roman and Phoenician empires, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- El Djem Amphitheatre: One of the largest Roman amphitheaters in the world
Travel Guide to Tunisia from Bangladesh
From Bangladesh Tunisia You will need to obtain a visa and use a transit flight to travel. Below is detailed step-by-step information—
1. Apply for a visa
Bangladeshi passport holders Tunisia tourist visa However, Tunisia does not have an embassy in Bangladesh, so Tunisian Embassy in India or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) You must apply from.
Documents required for visa:
✅ Visa application form (Fill in correctly)
✅ Passport (Must be valid for at least 6 months)
✅ Passport size photo
✅ Flight booking (return ticket)
✅ Hotel booking confirmation
✅ Travel insurance
✅ Bank statement (Last 3–6 months)
✅ Cover letter (Must explain purpose of trip)
✅ No Objection Certificate (NOC) (If employed)
📌 Contact the embassy to obtain updated information.
2. Book a flight
From Bangladesh to Tunisia There are no direct flights.You have to take transit. Usually Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST) or Doha (DOH) It has to be done.
Popular routes:
✈ Dhaka (DAC) → Istanbul (IST) → Tunis (TUN) (Turkish Airlines)
✈ Dhaka (DAC) → Dubai (DXB) → Tunis (TUN) (Emirates, Flydubai)
✈ Dhaka (DAC) → Doha (DOH) → Tunis (TUN) (Qatar Airways)
⏳ Flight time: 16–25 hours (including transit)
💰 Price: $600–$1,200 (Approximately 70,000–1,30,000 taka)
3. Where to go? (Tour plan)
🇹🇳 Tunis – Capital, historical sites and markets
🏛 Carthage – Ancient Roman artifacts
🏝 Sidi Bou Said – Beautiful coastal town
🐪 Sahara Desert – Camel safari and desert camping
🏖 Djerba – Beach and traditional market
📅 Best time: March–May and September–November (comfortable weather)
4. Budget and expenses
💰 Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
🔄 1 TND ≈ 35 BDT (approx.)
💸 Estimated daily cost:
Budget Traveler: $50 (approximately 5,500 taka)
Mid-range: $100 (approximately 11,000 taka)
Luxury travel: $150+ (approximately 16,500 taka)
5. COVID-19 and Travel Updates
Updated entry rules, whether COVID tests, vaccinations or quarantine are required Check before traveling..
📌 Special tips:
✔ Check transit visa requirements
✔ Carry dollars with you and arrive Tunisian DinarChange to
✔ Being a Muslim country Halal food Availability is high.
