Top 5 remote work destinations in Bangladesh with Starlink

There was a time when travelling anywhere outside the bounds of the capital meant saying goodbye to decent internet. You could hike to a waterfall, stay at a hilltop cottage, or crash at a clay hut next to a river and your mobile data would start gasping like a fish out of water. Posting stories? Uploading videos? Taking a Zoom call? Forget it.

But now, there's a twist in the tale; Starlink.

With satellite-powered sky-beamed internet finally available in Bangladesh, a new era might just be unfolding; one where travel and work don't have to be sworn enemies. For the digital nomads, travel vloggers, photographers, remote workers, or anyone who's ever lugged a laptop to Teknaf and prayed for signal; this one's for you.

So, where are the craziest places in Bangladesh to plug in Starlink and let your online life thrive?

Photo: Intisab Shahriyar

Lama, Bandarban: Sky above, valleys below, Zoom in the middle

Lama isn't just a place; it's a hill valley-based mood. With motor boats as the only mode of commute, it's the kind of place where chilling with friends meets the vibe of a slow summer. Imagine having your morning coffee, opening your laptop, and hosting a webinar while wrapped in a summer breeze. With Starlink, you don't have to hunt for a random mobile hotspot with one bar. Your meeting backdrops? Valleys and rivers.

Photo: Collected

Saint Martin's Island: Work calls and coral shores

Everyone talks about Saint Martin's for its sunsets and seafood, but try managing your brand's backend from a bamboo hut while looking out at the sea. Now that's a flex. With Starlink, uploading 4K drone footage of coconut tree-lined shores isn't a half-day chore anymore — it's just another task before your nap.

And if you're a YouTuber or travel vlogger? Good luck resisting the temptation to go live from a beach where the Wi-Fi once gave up before you even typed your password.

Wetlands provide a myriad of livelihood resources, such as fish, crops, vegetables, medicinal plants, and invaluable ecosystem services to aquatic and terrestrial animals. PHOTO: Sheikh Mehedi Morshed

Tanguar Haor, Sunamganj: Floating office goals

Imagine this: You're on a wooden boat in the middle of Tanguar Haor. Water all around, distant calls of migratory birds, the occasional fisherman rowing past — and you're editing videos or pitching to clients. It sounds like a fever dream, but with Starlink strapped to a solar-powered setup on a boat roof? Entirely possible.

The sandbanks of Kuakata: Sunrise to sunset office

Most people go to Kuakata to see both sunrise and sunset over the sea. But what if you also managed your overseas freelance clients in between? Set up camp on one of the remote sandbars with a portable solar rig and Starlink dish, and boom — your HQ now has an ocean view. Watch the tide come in while monitoring analytics.

Sajek Valley: Nature's answer to every corporate cubicle

Sajek isn't new to influencers or off-grid lovers. What is new is the ability to send full-resolution images to a client without hitchhiking back to Khagrachari for internet. Host a podcast episode, push your blog post, or simply binge a documentary under a blanket of stars. Starlink turns Sajek into your personal mountaintop studio.

The whole travel vs work debate has always felt a bit unfair in our context. The roads exist, the places are breathtaking, the stories are endless — but the signal? Rarely in sync. With Starlink now in play, the digital nomad lifestyle in Bangladesh doesn't have to be a Pinterest mood board anymore. It can be real, raw, and yours.

Pack your bag, take your tripod, and don't forget the satellite dish. Your office now floats, climbs and wanders.