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Am thinking of moving to Dhaka sometime in Sept/Oct 09. My office will be in Gulshan, Road No. 113. I have a 5 yr old boy and considering enrolling him in Grace International School. I would appreciate advice on accommodation (preferably apartment with security) near here. Also would like advice on whether public transport is good or would I need to buy a car/motorbike.

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Grace is a very good school, and close to your work. There are many good places, all with security. The main thing is finding a place with a generator, because of all the load shedding.

Best to settle into a guest house for the first few weeks and look around. The TO LET notices are posted on the apartments. Moving day is usually the first of the month. Another good place for listings is at the expat clubs. There are no apt listings in the newspapers.

No, public transport is not very good, though it depends on where you need to travel. If you can afford a car, it is highly recommended. (Be sure to factor in having a driver, too.) You can get used cars here. Best to go for Toyotas or Nissans, as they are ubiquitous and all mechanics know how to work on them.

Grace Int'l has its own school buses within Gulshan/Banani.

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Thank you very much for the info, really appreciate it. I don't think I'd be able to afford a car. But I might hire one as and when required.

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