Transportation

1. রিকশা পাওয়া যাবে?

   Rik-sha pa-wa ya-be?

   Can I get a rickshaw?

   Usage

   Dhaka is one of the world's largest rickshaw cities. Commonly used for short distances

   Grammar Note

   "Pawa jabe" is a passive future construction meaning "can be obtained."

2. ... যেতে চাই

   ... je-te chai

   I want to go to ...

   Usage

   Basic phrase to state your destination. Add the location before "jete chai"

   Grammar Note

   "-te chai" expresses desire. Verb stem + "te" + "chai" = "want to [verb]."

3. কত ভাড়া?

   Ko-to bha-ra?

   How much is the fare?

   Usage

   Use before negotiating fares with rickshaws or CNG auto-rickshaws

   Grammar Note

   In Bangladesh, fare negotiation before boarding is common. Meters are often not used.

4. এখানে থামুন

   E-kha-ne tha-mun

   Please stop here

   Usage

   Used to ask the driver to stop at a specific location

   Grammar Note

   "Thamun" is the polite imperative of "thama" (to stop). "Thamo" is the casual form.

5. বাস স্টেশন কোথায়?

   Bas ste-shon ko-thay?

   Where is the bus station?

   Usage

   Useful for finding city buses or long-distance bus terminals in Dhaka

   Grammar Note

   "Kothay" is the interrogative for location, distinct from "ki" (what), "keno" (why), "kokhon" (when).

6. বিমানবন্দরে যাব

   Bi-man-bon-do-re ja-bo

   I will go to the airport

   Usage

   Used when heading to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka

   Grammar Note

   "Biman" means "airplane," "bondor" means "port." Together they form "airport."

7. একটু ধীরে যান

   Ek-tu dhi-re jan

   Please go a little slower

   Usage

   Dhaka traffic can be chaotic. Use this for safety or comfort

   Grammar Note

   "Jan" is the polite imperative of "jaowa" (to go). The adverb "dhire" modifies the verb.

8. এটা কি সঠিক রাস্তা?

   E-ta ki sho-thik ras-ta?

   Is this the right road?

   Usage

   Use when unsure about directions or confirming the correct route

   Grammar Note

   Yes/no questions use "ki" placed before the main verb or at the start. "Eta ki X?" = "Is this X?"

9. ট্রেন স্টেশন কোথায়?

   Tren ste-shon ko-thay?

   Where is the train station?

   Usage

   Useful for finding Dhaka Cantonment or Kamalapur Railway Station

   Grammar Note

   "Tren" and "steshan" are English loanwords commonly used in Bangladeshi Bengali.

10. কক্সবাজার কত দূর?

    Koks-ba-jar ko-to dur?

    How far is Cox's Bazar?

    Usage

    Asking about the distance to Cox's Bazar, home of the world's longest natural sea beach

    Grammar Note

    "Koto dur" asks how far something is. Dhaka to Cox's Bazar is approximately 400km.

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