Hi, how would you compare Dhaka to Kolkata? I spent interesting (if not relaxing) time in Kolkata (but not Delhi or Mumbai) and wonder how Dhaka would be by comparison? I also did tourist time in less usual cities such as Freetown, Banjul, Dakar, Kuala Lumpur, Naples or Tehran. I like walking around, inhaling atmosphere, drinking coffee with a view, I like to be in open air and am not a typical museum buff. I need refuges too and am a bit allergic to hassles, stress and touts (and aware that thus I'd better stay in Stockholm).
If I decide for Dhaka, I would certainly want to see some more of the country (in the coming December and January). To be honest, splendid beaches with atmospheric accommodation would rank high (not important to see "the longest beach"). I have no interest though to see all must-sees from north to south. I can happily spend a month there only in the south (just for instance); upon departure, and also a month later, I would not feel as if I missed something.