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tiger007
4/3/2009 18:23 EST

I am a married man with two kids (age 6 and 2 yrs) hoping to start a fresh life style back home (Bangladesh, Dhaka). It’s been over 30 years since my parents moved to UK and here is me now a family hoping to return. BUT, infect a BIG BUT…. Below are some of my concerns;

1. Finding a suitable place to live in Dhaka and the cost most importantly right source of purchase? Many developments are currently taking place in Dhaka but how to establish which right one and who is not a crook?
2. Suitable school for the kids and the fees?
3. How much would it cost to live a middle class life style?

Is there anyone out there who can solve my concerns?

Thank you.

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BideshiBou
5/10/2009 03:25 EST

Sorry I can't solve you problem but maybe I can help your thinking about it.

Firstly: What do you mean by "middle class"? In the UK a middle class existence would be called upper class in Dhaka. This is due to many factors, including education, lifestyle, and job.

What kind of a job are you anticipating having?

Middle class can range from 30,000 taka per month to 100,000 per month, depending on your expenses, location, schooling and personal needs, etc.

I assume you are looking for English Medium schools here. There are 3 main categories:
1) Quality "local"
2) Quality "International"
3) Exclusive "International"

Category 1 is the cheapest, maybe Tk. 35,000-50,000 a year. Notable schools include: Scholastica, Sunbeams, Sir John Wilson, Red Brick.

Category 2 is where many foreign kids go. Their costs range from $5,000-$7,000 (USD). These include: Australian, Grace, Singapore, Canadian, French.

Category 3 is the most expensive, starting at $10,000 (USD) and up. These are: American School and the International School (ISD).

As for reputable builders, there are many. Best would be to move here and rent until you can find a place. You can either buy from a pre-built or invest in a project. Again, until you are actually here, it is hard to judge.

I hope this helps a bit.
Best

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