How to charge the iPad Mini when staying in Bangladesh

A page on how to power your iPad Mini with a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a USB Lightning Apple connector and a Type D power adapter, recharging the iPad Mini using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter and powering the iPad Mini using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB charger

Bangladeshi power outlet

Varying different combinations of region codes and plugs can often be confusing when planning to visit another country, especially for the first time traveller. With only a handful of different types of common standards used in the world this guide shows exactly what to buy in advance to charge your iPad Mini in Bangladesh. If you are going to travel to Bangladesh the following instructions show charging your iPad Mini by using the standard types G, C, D or K Bangladeshi 220 volt 50Hz wall outlets. If you are travelling to Bangladesh from a different country check your iPad Mini can be used with a 240v supply. If the iPad Mini originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts ensure that the iPad Mini is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional transformer to stop the device from overheating when charging it. If you intend to stay at a Bangladeshi place like Dhaka or Chittagong we suggest referring to the wikipedia.org page about Bangladesh [1] for further information on visiting the area. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad Mini.

Charging the iPad Mini in Bangladesh

Can the iPad Mini be used in Bangladesh?

You can connect the iPad Mini to a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a power convertor.

What is the best travel charger for the iPad Mini in Bangladesh?

If travelling with more than your iPad Mini then the best international travel charger for Bangladesh is a multiple USB charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are four different standards of power outlets in Bangladesh (types G, C, D and K) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for both types C and G. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle from 100 volts to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries around the world simply by switching the plugs. If your model of iPad Mini can support Fast Charge (please note that not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from quicker charging times with one of these power chargers, along with additional compatibility with more power hungry devices like tablets. Unlike other chargers having a four port charger will also allow you to recharge more than one device at the same time without needing to buy individual power chargers or using up additional power outlets. By only packing a single lightweight travel charger will help keep the weight down, making it perfect to store in hand luggage whilst travelling. Due to their flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, phones and speakers without needing an additional power outlet.

We suggest buying this type of flexible power charger online, the power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world 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 wanting to recharge devices via USB, but for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting counties with unreliable or unstable power supplies. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Bangladesh.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers originating from North America using type B plugs. This is a more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more generous 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 the iPad Mini in Bangladesh?

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

Using an Apple Lightning cable with a 3 pinned Type G power charger to power your iPad Mini from a Bangladeshi power outlet.

  1. To supply power to the iPad Mini using a Bangladeshi power outlet you will need to buy a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple will typically supply this cable when you first purchase your iPad Mini.
  2. Start by inserting the Type G USB power plug adapter in the Bangladeshi power outlet. The plug outlet (sometimes called a Type G power outlet [3]) looks like three vertical rectangular slots in a triangle shape for live, neutral and earth pins.
  3. Then connect one end of the Apple USB Lightning power cord into the bottom of the mains USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector is found at the base of the iPad Mini.
  4. Switch on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the iPad screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the tablet is powering up, typically taking around 60-240 minutes to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type G power charger for recharging your iPad Mini from a Bangladeshi power outlet

Charging the iPad Mini from a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Using an Apple Lightning cable with a 2 pinned Europlug Type C power charger to power your iPad Mini from a Bangladeshi power outlet.

  1. In order to charge the iPad Mini from the Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple should usually supply this cable with your iPad Mini).
  2. Start the process by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the power supply. You can identify this wall supply by two circular adjacent holes.
  3. Connect one end of the USB cord into the power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector is situated at the bottom of the iPad Mini.
  4. Turn on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of the iPad Mini will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad is charging which takes around 1 to 4 hours to completely recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPad Mini from a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Powering the iPad Mini with a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type D USB adapter

A page on how to power your iPad Mini with a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a USB Lightning Apple connector and a Type D power adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPad Mini from a Bangladeshi power outlet you will need a Type D USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple should usually supply the USB cable with your iPad Mini).
  2. Start the process by inserting the Type D USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can identify this wall supply by 3 circular holes forming a triangular pattern for live, neutral and earth pins.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector can be found at the base of the iPad Mini.
  4. Switch on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of your tablet screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is charging taking between 60-240 minutes to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPad Mini with a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type D USB adapter

Charging the iPad Mini from a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a two pinned Type K USB adapter

Instructions showing how to charge the iPad Mini with a Bangladeshi power outlet by using the Lightning Apple connector and a two pinned Type K USB adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPad Mini from the Bangladeshi power outlet you'll need to buy a Type K USB power plug adapter [11] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple should usually supply this cable with your iPad Mini).
  2. Start the process by taking the Type K USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the power supply. You can recognise this power supply by 3 holes in an upside-down triangular pattern with the bottom hole appearing semicircular in shape.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the Lightning charging cable into the power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini lightning connector is situated at the bottom of the iPad Mini.
  4. Turn on the Bangladeshi power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your iPad will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad Mini is recharging and takes roughly 1 - 4 hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPad Mini from a Bangladeshi power outlet by using a two pinned Type K USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia.org page about Bangladesh
  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..