Charging an iPad Air 2 when visiting Bangladesh

Instructions showing how to power your iPad Air 2 with a Bangladeshi power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable with a Type D USB adapter, how to charge an iPad Air 2 using a three pinned Type G power plug and charging an iPad Air 2 using a two pin Type C Europlug USB plug

Bangladeshi power outlet

Varying complicated combinations of standards and plugs can all be daunting when planning to travel to another country, especially if you've never visited before. These instructions have been written to stop you worrying if you'll be able to charge the iPad Air 2 when you are going to Bangladesh.The following step-by-step guide shows exactly how to charge your iPad Air 2 when you are in Bangladesh by using their types G, C, D or K Bangladeshi 220 volt 50Hz power outlets. If travelling to Bangladesh from a different region make sure that the iPad Air 2 can be charged using a 240v supply. If your iPad Air 2 originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110v check your iPad Air 2 is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional power transformer to prevent the device from over-heating when charging it. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on an iPad Air 2.

Charging an iPad Air 2 in Bangladesh

Can you use an iPad Air 2 in Bangladesh?

Yes, you can connect an iPad Air 2 to a Bangladeshi power outlet.

What is the best travel charger for an iPad Air 2 in Bangladesh?

If you are travelling with more than just your iPad Air 2 and visiting more than one country the best travel power adapter for Bangladesh to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Bangladeshis use four different standards of plug sockets (types G, C, D and K) and using a power charger like this ensures that you are covered for both types C and G.

As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa just by changing the plugs over. If your iPad Air 2 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times with one of these types of USB travel chargers along with additional support for certain power demanding devices like tablets.

Unlike other chargers having a 4 port adapter means you can charge more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack individual travel adapters for your trip or occupying additional wall sockets. By only packing a single international USB travel charger will help keep the weight and size down, making it ideal to store in hand baggage whilst travelling as well as being on hand for recharging your iPad Air 2 at the airport or on a flight. Because of their flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used back at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple phones and tablets without needing an additional plug socket.

For those travelling frequently we suggest buying an adaptable travel adapter like this online. The power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for charging multiple USB devices in numerous different countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Bangladesh

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the iPad Air 2, but for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which can be necessary for visitors of regions with unstable power supplies. These power adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Bangladesh and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable option for travellers originating from North America visiting Bangladesh using type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs and offers almost the same functionality as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet for almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Bangladesh. [12] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for an iPad Air 2 in Bangladesh?

How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Bangladeshi power outlet

Instructions showing how to power your iPad Air 2 with a Bangladeshi power outlet with the Lightning Apple cable with a three pin Type G USB adapter.

  1. If you want to charge the iPad Air 2 using a Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need to use a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually already included with your iPad Air 2 by Apple).
  2. Start the process by taking the Type G USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the power outlet. The plug supply, sometimes called the Type G power outlet [3], looks like three vertical slots containing plastic shutters in a triangle pattern.
  3. Connect one end of the Lightning charging cable into the mains USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector is found at the base of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Switch on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the iPad screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad Air 2 is recharging which takes around 1 - 4 hours to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Bangladeshi power outlet

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Bangladeshi power outlet

Using a Lightning Apple cable with a Type C Europlug USB charger to power an iPad Air 2 with a Bangladeshi power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge your iPad Air 2 using a Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple normally supply this cable when you buy the iPad Air 2).
  2. Start by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the wall outlet. You can identify this plug outlet by two circular holes adjacent to each other where the two plug outlet pins go.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the Lightning charging cord into the bottom of the mains power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector can be found at the base of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Turn on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of the tablet screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad Air 2 is powering up, typically taking roughly 1-4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Bangladeshi power outlet

How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Bangladeshi power outlet

Instructions showing how to power your iPad Air 2 with a Bangladeshi power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable with a Type D USB adapter.

  1. If you want to charge the iPad Air 2 using a Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need to use a Type D USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually already included with your iPad Air 2 by Apple).
  2. Start the process by taking the Type D USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the power outlet. You can identify the plug supply by three circular holes in a triangle pattern.
  3. Connect one end of the USB charging cable into the mains USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector is situated at the base of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Switch on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of the iPad Air 2 screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is recharging which typically takes around one-four hours to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Bangladeshi power outlet

How to use a Type K power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Bangladeshi power outlet

Using a Lightning connector and a two pinned Type K power charger to charge an iPad Air 2 from a Bangladeshi power outlet.

  1. In order to charge your iPad Air 2 using a Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need to use a Type K USB power plug adapter [11] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple normally supply this cable when you buy the iPad Air 2).
  2. Start by taking the Type K USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the wall outlet. The power supply, sometimes known as the Type K power outlet [10], looks like three holes in an upside-down triangular shape for live, neutral and ground pins.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector is found at the bottom of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Turn on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of your iPad will display a charge icon to indicate that the tablet is charging and takes between 60-240 minutes to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type K power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Bangladeshi power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Bangladesh Wikipedia web page
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable charging..
  5. USB to Apple Lightning cable - The Apple Lightning cable is a charging and syncing cable for more recent Apple devices and connects compatible iPhones and iPads to a USB port.
  6. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  7. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  8. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  9. Type D USB power plug adapter - Designed for usage in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal, the Type D USB power plug adapter offers a practical solution for converting local 3-prong grounded outlets into USB ports, providing reliable charging for a range of USB devices..
  10. iec.ch - Type K power outlet
  11. Type K USB power plug adapter - There are three pins on a Type K USB charger comprising of two large rounded pins and a bottom semi-circular grounding pin.
  12. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..