SHOPPING LIST by Rasna

(Intended for girls)

Clothes, shoes:
Sweater (2/3); not more than that. Convenient for first few months during Fall.
Hoodie: Buy it from USA with your University Logo (Cool!)
Jeans Pants (3/4): Not more than that! Marshalls/ Macy’s have jeans pant in
reasonable price
Belt: 1 or 2 (Artisan)
Leggings (few, 2 or 3, basic colors; here quality is far better)
Tank Tops (all basic colors), MUST buy from BD
Undergarments – around 12 pairs or more MUST (here, super expensive)
T-shirts: Nice Ladies T-shirts from Aziz, Artisan etc. 7/8 pieces
Casual Blazer, Long Formal I would suggest not to buy from Bangladesh. Come here, go to
Skirt H&M or Macy’s after first month, buy your blazer and pant/skirt.
Shirt: 6/7 pieces (I don’t prefer Noorjahan or Hawkers. Sizes are not
perfect. Go to Artisan, Westecs. It is up to you though); style here is
pretty different. But I love colorful dresses, so I would prefer to buy
from BD with reasonable price.
Trouser: must buy 7/8 pieces (Artisan /Noorjahan /Hawkers), Artisan has
good quality. Noorjahan is also fine.
Shrug Thin comfortable shrug to put on your T-shirt; black/ gray. If you
are okay without shrug, do not buy. Otherwise, you can find in
Artisan.
Shawls (1/2); bring designer ones (Kashmiri may be?). Don’t bring thin
shawls. They won’t serve the purpose. You can buy form here,
thicker ones in reasonable price.
Thermal Inners (top + I bought 2 pairs, never used those. If you are going to a colder state,
bottom) you can buy from BD (Noorjahan market, second floor). 1 PAIR is
ENOUGH.
Waterproof Jacket with If needed, buy from USA later. Quality matters.
hoodie:
Woolen Overcoat I won’t suggest. Buy this from USA (Zarra has good overcoats. If
you are coming in August, you will not need a coat before
November)
Raincoat 1 piece
Woolen Hand gloves: I bought from USA. You can find in Walmart for around 10 dollars.
Thick Woolen Socks: I bought from USA but never used
Cotton Socks: short and long, black + white + color (15 to 20 pairs) MUST
Mufflers: YES. 2 pieces. Not more than that.
Sneakers: Only one decent new pair. You can buy from here later.
Formal Shoes: I never needed this so far. But you can buy from USA (1 pair only).
Sports Underwear: Buy from USA later. Might be expensive here. But worth it.
Boots/snow boots: FROM USA.
Winter Jacket/Parka:
Saree/ Kamiz/Jewelries/fotua
I suggest to buy it from USA (1 pc). But, if you are concerned with
price, which can be pretty expensive, you can try bongobazar. But I
still recommend to buy it from USA. Quality matters
(Don’t crowd your luggage. You won’t wear salwar kamiz here, I
can tell). Bring Saree. As you wish it’s up to you.

HOME/ cooking ware

Pillow: I brought one from BD. Still using that.
Side Pillow: there are side pillows in Walmart which are really comfortable.
Bed Sheet and pillow covers: 3 pairs
Katha: 1 Nokshi katha from Aarong
Comforter: Buy from USA (Walmart has good comforters/thin blanket)
Bedside Rugs: 2
Shola’r jhaaru 1
Plate, mug, Teaspoon, fork 2 pcs each one
and TableSpoon-
Water bottle: 1
Cooking pan: 1 for first few days; Walmart has full set of cooking ware in
reasonable price
Spices: Radhuni gura moshla (bring all spices mix, specially biriyani, tehari
ones)
Knife: 1 pc. Here you can find full set of better quality.
Microwaveable container: 1 or 2. Put your jewelries in those containers to carry it easily. Buy
more from USA later.
Cutting board From here.
Tejpata + elachi+ cinnamon MUST. FROM BD. You can find other spices here easily. But
(darchini): these are a bit difficult to find.
Teabags If you are an avid fan of tea, you can bring some for initial days.
Cup noodles: 4/5 for initial meals after you land on USA.

Others + School Supplies:

Umbrella- 2 pcs MUST.
Check-in Luggage: 2 big sizes (26/28 inches). Go to New Market. Visit President
Showroom. Fixed Price. Buy Four-Wheeler strong ones. Don’t
compromise quality for price.
Carry-on luggage: 1; please make sure the dimension of allowed luggage by the
airlines
Nail cutter 1; (MUST)
Medicines (Napa Extra, Antacid, Alatrol, Painkiller, Gastric, Vix Honey): All
you need. Include prescription
PUNCH CLIP: MUST. Onek gula beshi beshi.
Black rubber bands One packet of 100.
Comb 2/3
Towel/gamcha 2
Hangers From USA.Cheaper.
Batteries (AA/AAA etc.) BUY FROM USA.
Money bag- 2 pcs (Artisan)
Key ring- 1 pc enough. I would buy a beautiful one from airport or from
USA.
Sunglass 1 pair
Small souvenirs for professor Aarong
and lab members:
Slippers (sandal): MUST 3 or 4 pairs.
Scissor- 1
Backpack: 1 good quality backpack. Waterproof. With laptop compartment.
So, I am using a very cheap and lightweight backpack for my
regular use (around $25). I don’t like heavy thing to carry. And its
fine. Nobody cares what you are using.
Converter/Multiplug: from airport (USA). Electric gadgets from BD has different electric
pins than USA. So, you will need a converter
Plastic, waterproof folders 7/8; to keep your documents
pen 4 dozens (Here,expensive and weird)
Pencils 12
Eraser 4
Sharpener 4
Staple machine + pin 1 set
Paper clips 1 set
Pen drive: 1 at most. I don’t use pendrive here.
Small alarm clock It helps.
HDD- 1; you can buy from here. Fill it with all necessary softwares.
Power bank: Buy from here
Table lamp, torch light
Calculator: The one you have already
Books: Try to bring less clothes; more books. Trust me. You will keep
buying clothes anyway. But books are freaking expensive here.
White notebooks Sada khata ar ki. Bring 3 or 4 notebooks for the first semester.
Here, offset papers are cheaper. Notebooks are not very cheap but
later you just get used to the price-tag here.
Thread-needle (Sui-suta) (Agora: 1 box:150 BDT ). MUST
Buttons: different colors, black white etc. Mouchak/anarkoli/New Market
Toothbrush (2/3) + toothpaste (1); for first month
Glasses (চশমা): see a doctor then bring multiple pairs of glasses (at least 4 pairs)
See dentist
Oral saline (a lot). I would bring a lot once I visit home again. :3
Measurement tape 1; MUST
Photo frame: 1; Optional
Handkerchief- 2/3
Soap/shampoo/all necessary 1 pc travel size for initial days.
personal thing:
 Travel kit
Makeup/cosmetics:
Laptop/Mobile charger
to carry lotion/cream/petroleum jelly/facewash in your carry-on
luggage, you need to buy travel kit. You cannot carry more than 10
mL of fluid in each container in your carry-on. Try Mostafa Mart
(300-500 BDT)
Buy from USA
Don’t forget

Few Tips:
1. Put all your gadgets in your carry-on. You need to open your laptop during security check.
Make sure your laptop has enough charge.
2. Do not invest in buying new laptop/cellphone from BD.
3. MUST see an eye-specialist and bring multiple pairs of glasses.
4. Be careful about wearing complicated shoes/dress while traveling. During security check,
you need to take off your shoes, belt etc. So wear something you can easily take off and
put back on.
5. Do not crowd your luggage with things you can buy from USA for around 10 to 15 dollars.
6. Don’t buy a lot of shirts/Tees or pants. Here, sales are too damn good. You will keep buying
and buying and buying. -_-
7. Carry your backpack with you. Keep all the important documents in your backpack,
secured.
8. Never leave your belongings to an unknown person. While using restroom, take your
backpack and carry-on with you inside restroom.
9. Take enough rest before you travel. Don’t stress much. Everything is available here. Make
sure you bring all your medicines from BD with written prescription with it. I reduced my
medicine intake after coming to USA. I never felt this better while I was in Dhaka. You
will be fine.
10. DON’T CARRY ANTIBIOTICS IN YOUR CARRY-ON or BACKPACK.
11. DON’T CARRY LARGE BOTTLES FULL OF FLUIDS IN YOUR CARRY-ON or
BACKPACK.

Have a Safe journey 😊