Best eSIM guide · 2026
Best eSIM Plans for Bangladesh (2026): Side-by-Side
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, speed, app quality, and support. All data verified June 2026.
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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The comparison
Bangladesh eSIM providers compared
All 5 providers ranked by weighted composite score. Color-coded by value.
| Provider | Rubric score (0-5) | From / GB |
|---|---|---|
 HelloRoamHighest scoreTop composite rating | 4.6 | from $3.50/GB |
 AiraloWidest coverage catalogue | 4.5 | $4.50/GB |
 HolaflyStrongest unlimited tier | 4.3 | $2.99/day |
 SailyLeading privacy integration | 4.2 | $3.99/GB |
 NomadMost competitive per-GB rates | 4.2 | $3.00/GB |
Prices verified June 2026. Equal-weight score: Coverage Breadth 20%, Pricing Tiers 20%, Network Generation 20%, App Features 20%, Support Channels 20%.
Feature matrix
Bangladesh spec-by-spec breakdown
Every rubric dimension compared side by side.
| Feature | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Saily | Nomad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating (0-5, our rubric) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Countries | 186+ | 200+ | 160+ | 200+ | 200+ |
| Starting Price | from $3.50/GB | $4.50/GB | $2.99/day | $3.99/GB | $3.00/GB |
| Per-GB Floor | $3.50 | $4.50 | $2.99/day | $3.99 | $3.00 |
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2017 | 2023 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Singapore | Murcia, Spain | Vilnius, Lithuania | Santa Clara, CA |
| Support | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | 24/7 chat + email | Email only | Email only |
| Guarantee | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Coverage Breadth score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Pricing Tiers score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Network Generation score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| App Features score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Support Channels score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Weighted Composite | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.35 | 4.20 | 4.15 |
Score breakdown
Bangladesh provider scores
Weighted composite score across 5 dimensions.
Destination data
What the Bangladesh rows actually say
1 tracked network, 6 plan tiers, cheapest tracked rate 1.25 per GB.
| Local network | Generations tracked |
|---|---|
| Banglalink | 4G |
| Days | Plan price | Per day | Off the 1-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.35 | $3.35 | 4% |
| 3 | $9.63 | $3.21 | 8% |
| 7 | $22.48 | $3.21 | 8% |
| 14 | $43.49 | $3.11 | 11% |
| 30 | $85.85 | $2.86 | 18% |
Rows come from this comparison's own Bangladesh country data. The ladder prices one destination only; the composite scores above are provider-level and do not move with it.
Methodology
How we score eSIM providers
Five dimensions, each weighted at 20 percent.
Country count, carrier partnerships, regional bundle availability
Per-GB floor, plan tier spread, value at common data amounts
Carrier routing and which network generations that carrier publishes
Installation flow, data tracking, interface quality
Channel availability and refund policy
All scores are editorial assessments based on verified data. Pricing checked weekly. See our full scoring methodology for details.
HelloRoam -- Highest Composite Score
HelloRoam scores 4.64/5 on our rubric overall for Bangladesh, with App 5.0 and Support 5.0 on an iOS and Android app, live chat plus WhatsApp, and a 180-day refund. HelloRoam is the primary provider verified for Bangladesh, pricing fixed plans from $3.50/GB against a local prepaid floor of $1.25/GB, with unlimited from $5, and its 204+ carrier partnerships route through Banglalink-grade infrastructure across the country. HelloRoam's 186-country reach makes it a fit for visitors continuing on from Bangladesh into a neighboring South Asian destination without buying a second eSIM.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 186 countries with 204+ carrier partnerships for reliable local routing
- Fixed plans from $3.50/GB across popular destinations
- Unlimited plans from $5 for short stays, scaling by duration
- iOS and Android app with in-app top-up, add-destination, and usage alerts
- Live chat, WhatsApp, and email support, including real-time channels
- 31+ local currencies supported at checkout
- 63-language interface for non-English travelers
Cons
- Newer brand (launched August 2025) with shorter track record
- 186 countries, behind Airalo's 200+ catalogue
Airalo -- Widest Coverage Catalogue
Airalo scores highest on Coverage at 4.9/5 in this matrix, and its 200-plus-country footprint covers a Bangladesh leg inside a wider South or Southeast Asia itinerary, though its $4.50/GB rate is the highest fixed price compared here. Its real-time data tracking is useful in a market with no 5G and limited public WiFi, since travelers lean more on cellular data to fill the gap.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 200+ countries with the widest coverage breadth in the market
- Regional multi-country bundles (Asialink, Eurolink, Discover Global)
- Automatic in-app install with real-time data tracking and hourly runtime estimates
- Airmoney cashback rewards (5-10% depending on loyalty tier)
- Established brand since 2019 with proven reliability
Cons
- Per-GB pricing higher than budget alternatives
- Unlimited plans available in select markets only, not all 200+ destinations
- No live chat or WhatsApp channel: support runs on email and in-app messaging
Holafly -- Best Unlimited Daily Rate
Holafly sells an unlimited daily Bangladesh plan from $2.99/day, removing the need to track gigabytes on a 4G-only network. Its 1GB/day hotspot cap matters less here since Bangladesh's limited WiFi already pushes most data use onto the phone itself rather than a tethered laptop.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Unlimited daily data from $2.99/day with no data caps
- 160+ countries covered including all major destinations
- Simple per-day pricing: know exactly what you pay before you leave
- 180-day refund policy on unused plans
- 24/7 chat support alongside email
Cons
- Speeds reduce after the daily fair use threshold on most plans
- Hotspot tethering limited to 1 GB/day on select destinations
- Not cost-effective for light data users (under 3 GB/trip)
- Fewer countries than Airalo
Saily -- Best for Privacy
Saily bundles NordVPN into its $3.99/GB Bangladesh plan, a feature that carries real weight given the country's documented internet shutdowns during periods of unrest, including the 2024 protests, though travelers should expect Bangladesh's own restricted VPN environment to shape how reliably any VPN performs. Saily's email-only support trails HelloRoam's Support 5.0 and Holafly's 24/7 chat on response time, a gap that matters more in a market prone to sudden connectivity disruption.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Backed by NordVPN parent company Nord Security with proven privacy infrastructure
- Integrated VPN protection included on every plan at no extra cost
- Clean, privacy-focused app with VPN toggle inside the eSIM interface
- 200 countries with strong European coverage
- 30-day refund policy
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat or WhatsApp for urgent help
- Fixed data plans only; no unlimited daily tier
- 200 countries, just behind Airalo's 200-plus
Nomad -- Best Budget Per-GB Rate
Nomad's discounted pricing tier concentrates in Southeast Asian markets that do not include Bangladesh, so its general $3.00/GB headline rate here does not reflect the destination-specific discount it offers in Thailand or Vietnam. Its 3.5 Support score is the lowest in this five-provider comparison, a relevant trade-off in a market where connectivity can be disrupted without notice.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Competitive pricing starting from $3.00/GB in Southeast Asia
- Simple, fast checkout with no account required in many cases
- Lowest per-GB rates for Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan
- Plans start at a low entry price for short trips
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat, WhatsApp, or phone channel
- Basic app compared to Airalo and Saily
- 200 countries, behind only Airalo among the five providers
- Limited plan variety in some countries
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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FAQ
Bangladesh eSIM questions, answered
Which provider has the best coverage in Bangladesh?
Which provider has the best coverage in Bangladesh?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Bangladesh. Airalo leads coverage 4.9 vs HelloRoam's 4.5. HelloRoam is the primary provider verified for Bangladesh, routing through Banglalink's 4G network alongside Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad. Grameenphone holds the widest domestic footprint among Bangladesh's four carriers, though it sits outside the host network these travel eSIMs use, a gap worth knowing before you compare providers on coverage alone.
How do eSIM speeds compare in Bangladesh?
How do eSIM speeds compare in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has no 5G coverage anywhere in the country, a baseline every provider in this five-way comparison shares since each routes through the same Banglalink network. Limited public WiFi means cellular data carries more daily use here than in markets with denser hotspot coverage.
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Bangladesh?
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Bangladesh?
HelloRoam's $3.50/GB is the lowest fixed rate among the providers compared for Bangladesh, ahead of Saily's $3.99/GB and Airalo's $4.50/GB. Bangladesh's own local prepaid SIMs undercut every eSIM option at roughly $1.25/GB, the trade-off being a passport-and-biometric registration process at a local carrier shop.
Does Bangladesh require SIM registration for eSIM travelers?
Does Bangladesh require SIM registration for eSIM travelers?
Local prepaid SIMs in Bangladesh require passport and biometric registration, a documented process that applies to physical SIM cards bought from a local carrier. None of the five eSIM providers in this comparison require that registration step, since activation happens digitally before or after arrival.
Which provider offers unlimited data for Bangladesh travel?
Which provider offers unlimited data for Bangladesh travel?
Holafly prices an unlimited daily Bangladesh plan from $2.99/day, with speeds reducing after the daily fair-use threshold. HelloRoam also sells unlimited from $5, plus fixed plans from $3.50/GB. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad sell fixed-GB plans, which price lower for shorter trips given Bangladesh's low $1.25/GB local-market floor.
Is VPN use restricted in Bangladesh?
Is VPN use restricted in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is documented with a restricted VPN status, and the country has enforced internet shutdowns during periods of unrest, including the 2024 protests. Saily is the only provider in this comparison with a bundled VPN, and travelers should weigh that local restriction before relying on it during any connectivity disruption.
Which eSIM app has the highest rating for Bangladesh travel?
Which eSIM app has the highest rating for Bangladesh travel?
HelloRoam leads App at 5.0 on iOS and Android, ahead of Airalo's 4.7. Saily follows at 4.5 thanks to its built-in VPN toggle. App rating affects data tracking, not the underlying carrier, which HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad share.
Compare all 5 providers for Bangladesh
Side-by-side scoring. Plans from $2.99/day to $4.50/GB. Verified June 2026.