Cairo
Egypt
Middle East & Africa
Cairo is incredibly challenging but historically priceless - Egyptians love children but infrastructure is tough.
Best stroller: Carrier-only
Bangladesh
One of the world's most densely populated cities - stroller use is essentially impossible in most areas.
This city is best navigated with a baby carrier rather than a stroller.
Dhaka scores 38/100 on our stroller-friendliness scale. Below you'll find a full breakdown of terrain, transit accessibility, and family facilities โ plus neighborhood-level tips and stroller vs. carrier advice for Dhaka.
๐ The Bottom Line
Dhaka is one of the most challenging cities in the world for stroller use. With extreme population density, virtually no usable sidewalks, apocalyptic traffic, and monsoon flooding, a baby carrier is the only realistic option. The city is flat (delta terrain), but every other factor works against wheels. That said, Bangladeshis are among the warmest, most child-loving people anywhere - you'll never lack for help or friendly faces. Gulshan and Banani offer slightly better conditions.
Cobblestones & broken paths
Mostly flat, mild inclines
Very limited transit access
Expect stairs
Very few family facilities
Very crowded โ tight everywhere
Generally welcoming
Cities with a similar stroller experience to Dhaka
Egypt
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Cairo is incredibly challenging but historically priceless - Egyptians love children but infrastructure is tough.
Best stroller: Carrier-only
Ethiopia
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Best stroller: Rugged all-terrain
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Marrakech's medina is impossible with a stroller - carrier only inside the walls, new city is manageable.
Best stroller: Carrier
Top-rated stroller-friendly cities in Asia-Pacific
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Singapore sets the global standard - bring any stroller and glide through the city.
Best stroller: Compact
Japan
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Best stroller: Compact
Japan
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Best stroller: Compact
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