I've lived in Dhaka on and off for almost a decade now and I tell you it is not safe to travel in a rickshaw - even more when you're not familiar with the language and the roads.
Today, Dax went to and from the office in a RICKSHAW for the first time ALONE. This is how he did it.
1. Know where you're going and how to go there. Have a local accompany you (if possible) once. Learn how to say basic command for directions in Bangla:
Left: Dane
Right: Bame
Straight: Shoja
I'll get off here: Rako
2. Just give the money, don't ask how much. They have no specific fare. You have to have exactly the same amount of money you want to pay. They never have change for your bigger bill.
Taka 5: Pash Taka
Taka 10: Dosh Taka
Taka 20: Bish Taka
Change: Banti
3. Look tough.
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