Stream your library in Dhaka. Even on 1 Mbps.
Dhaka at a glance
- Where
- Capital of Bangladesh
- Population
- about 10 million
- Time zone
- Asia/Dhaka (UTC+6)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 13:00–17:00 UTC
- Daylight
- about 10 h 40 min in mid-winter, 13 h 36 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 23 m
- Nearest cities
- Comilla 84 km · Khulna 132 km · Rajshahi 198 km
- Subtitle languages
- Bengali
What makes Dhaka different
With about 10 million people, Dhaka is one of the largest cities on Earth — and its mobile networks are shared by millions at the same time. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.
Mobile data in Dhaka
In our measurements a film in full HD uses about 1.0 GB per hour on Silux Media, against 2.5–2.7 GB on Jellyfin and Plex for the same picture. A 5 GB mobile bundle in Dhaka lasts about 8 hours of 720p instead of 3.7.
Evenings in Dhaka
Local time in Dhaka is UTC+6, with no clock change. Between 19:00 and 23:00 local (13:00–17:00 UTC) shared networks are at their fullest, which is when Silux Media's lower data use matters most.
Dhaka gets about 10 h 40 min of daylight in mid-winter and 13 h 36 min in mid-summer.
On the move from Dhaka
Heading to Comilla (about 84 km) or Khulna (132 km)? Your library goes with you — the server stays at home and the app adapts as the signal changes on the way.
Crossing into India? Kolkata is about 245 km away — the app works abroad too, and on roaming data the low data use counts double.
Questions from Dhaka
What's the busiest time for streaming in Dhaka?
Usually 19:00–23:00 local time (13:00–17:00 UTC), when most people are online. Silux Media steps quality down within seconds if the network gets crowded, instead of buffering.
Will it work on the way to Comilla?
It does. Between Dhaka and Comilla (about 84 km) the picture follows the signal down and back up, so the film doesn't pause.
How much mobile data does a film use in Dhaka?
Measured: 1.0 GB per HD hour with Silux Media versus 2.7 GB with Plex for an identical picture — the same film, under half the data.
What does Silux Media cost in Bangladesh?
The self-hosted server is free forever, including remote streaming. Optional plans are billed in USD on our website — never inside the apps.
Does it support Bengali subtitles?
Every subtitle and audio track your files carry is offered in the player, in Bengali or any other language.
Can I watch my own films in Dhaka?
Of course. Your own server holds the films; the apps for phones, tablets and TVs play them in Dhaka or wherever you take them.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.