Travel adapter from Belgium to Bangladesh — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh uses Type A and Type C and Type D and Type G and Type M plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Belgium and Bangladesh, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Belgium and Bangladesh both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Bangladesh without an adapter or converter.

Belgium (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Bangladesh (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Bangladesh

Voltage

Belgium 230 V

Bangladesh 230 V

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Frequency

Belgium 50 Hz

Bangladesh 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, the standard power plug is Type A and Type C and Type D and Type G and Type M. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Bangladesh can be one of 5 different shapes — Type A, Type C, Type D, Type G, Type M, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Bangladesh plug guide