Meet strangers on live video from Bangladesh
Updated
If you're in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet or anywhere else in Bangladesh and feel like meeting someone new on camera tonight, momos is free and built for exactly that. Load it in your phone's browser, use Google to log in, enter a birth date showing you're at least 18, then hit Start.
momos launched in America and only recently arrived in Bangladesh, so don't expect a huge Bangladeshi crowd yet. What you get is a matcher that looks around South Asia before reaching further out. Read on for timing in Bangladesh Standard Time, data-saving habits, language and the settings that decide who you meet.
No app needed. Free video. 18 and over.
Region first: South Asia, then everyone
That's why one call might be with someone a few districts away and the next with someone on another continent.
- momos spots Bangladesh from the clock setting (time zone) on your device.
- The matcher first looks for someone free in South Asia, a pool shared with Pakistan.
- After a few quiet seconds, it opens up to adults anywhere.
- Tap Next at any point to skip and search again.
Bangladesh Standard Time and the night crowd
Bangladesh runs on UTC+6 year-round, one hour ahead of Pakistan. Evenings after classes and work, around 8 pm to midnight, are when people generally have time to chat, and Thursday and Friday nights often run late.
Your 10 pm is 4 pm in London during winter, 9 pm in Karachi and 11 am in New York. If the region is quiet and the search goes global, the people you meet may be in the middle of their afternoon.
Bangla, English, Banglish
Bangla is the language most people in Bangladesh grow up with, and many are comfortable in English too, especially students. Lots of chats mix the two. Open with a quick greeting and let the other person's reply set the language.
Writing Bangla in the Latin alphabet is common in the text box. With someone from outside the region, English tends to be the bridge, and the 7 in-call games give you something to do together even when vocabulary is thin.
Saving data on a mobile pack
Watch your pack's validity
Many people here use time-limited data packs. A long video session can eat through one fast, so keep an eye on the balance in your operator's app.
Use Wi-Fi when it's stable
Home or hostel broadband tends to hold up better than a cellular signal in packed neighborhoods. Fewer freezes come from sitting a few steps from the router.
Lighten the load
Pause downloads, close streaming apps and keep only the momos tab open. Light falling on your face from the front also helps the camera hold a clear picture on a slow link.
Being a good match
- Greet first, ask questions second. "Where are you calling from?" is an easy opener.
- Leave out phone numbers, home address and social handles until you've added someone as a friend and actually trust them.
- Respect a quick Next. It's normal and not personal.
- Use report or block straight from the call controls if anyone harasses you; reports go to human reviewers.
- Nothing from your call is saved on momos's side, yet whoever you're talking to could record their screen. Act with that in mind.
My country versus Worldwide
"My country" holds out for someone else in Bangladesh. Because the site is newer here, that can mean a longer wait, so it suits nights when you specifically want a local chat. "Worldwide (my region first)" begins in South Asia and widens automatically, which gets you talking faster.
Frequently asked questions
Does momos work on Android phones in Bangladesh?
Yes. Any up-to-date Android browser, Chrome included, will run it, and iPhone owners can use Safari. Nothing gets installed.
Will I only meet people from Bangladesh?
Not usually. momos is still building its audience in Bangladesh. Set the match area to "My country" if a local match is worth the wait, or use the worldwide option to start in South Asia and widen after a few seconds.
Is it safe to show my face?
Share on camera only what feels fine to you. momos itself saves no recordings, though your match might capture their own screen. Keep personal details out of view and report anyone who makes you uneasy.
Can I chat in Bangla?
Of course. There's no language filter, so just ask. Many people you meet from the region will reply in Bangla or a mix with English.
How do I add someone I liked talking to?
Once the call ends, add them as a friend. You can message each other later from your friends list.
Does momos check ID?
No documents are requested. During your first Google login you type in your birthday, and the site keeps out under-18s. Faces aren't scanned either.
Adults only. Never recorded.
momos is for people 18 and older. We don't record or store calls, and report and block are always one tap away. See the safety center.