Bottled drinking water is safe and plentiful and should be carried for out of Dhaka trips. Salads and other uncooked food should be avoided. The commissary available to the Fulbrighters is a great relief. It is well stocked with U.S. grocery style food that is not so expensive. But good schools are expensive.
Foreigners are welcome and most schools are English medium.
Standards are rigorous. We bought a car, the least expensive reconditioned car that is available. This is not typical. Theft of car and especially of parts is common. Driving is hazardous.