Tungi, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh uses Asia/Dhaka, currently +06 (UTC+06:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Tungi is a city in Bangladesh, with a population of about 337,600. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Tungi, usually written Tongi, lies immediately north of Dhaka on the Turag river and forms part of the capital's continuous urban area. It is heavily industrial, with a large concentration of garment factories.
The town is industrial rather than a destination. It is known nationally as the site of a very large annual Islamic gathering held on the riverbank, one of the biggest religious congregations in the world, and Dhaka's historic sites lie to the south.
Buses, rickshaws and ride-hailing cover the town, and rail connects into Dhaka. Traffic on the northern corridor into the capital is consistently heavy.
The cool, dry months around the turn of the year are the most comfortable. The monsoon brings heavy rain and flooding along the river.
Bangladesh uses the BDT, calling code +880.
Bangladesh uses the taka, and Bengali is the language with limited English. Modest dress is expected, and cash is used for nearly all transactions.
