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Jackfruit – National Fruit of Bangladesh

The jackfruit has been named as the national fruit of Bangladesh and is a fruit that has been in existence for thousands of years. It is believed that jackfruit trees were planted in Hawaii even before 1888 and archaeologists have estimated that it has been growing in India for between 3000 to 6000 years. It is one of the largest fruits to grow on trees in the world, and a Jackfruit Tree can live and bear fruit for approximately a hundred years if taken care of correctly.

The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh

The Manipuri people are of Mongolian descent and speak a language called Meithei. Most Manipuri people lived in northeastern India. The Manipuri fled from their homeland in the northeastern Indian kingdom of Manipur to settle in East Bengal, which was then ruled by Britain. However, in 1947 East Bengal gained its independence and today most Manipuri people live in the district of Sylhet of northeastern Bangladesh.

Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup 2007

Bangladesh has proven that no-one should underestimate any team that enters the Cricket World Cup. Even though they were regarded as minnows in the 2007 Cricket World Cup, the Bangladesh team has taken the World Cup by storm, leaving India and South Africa reeling in shock. Defeating two of the world's top cricket teams is an achievement to be proud of and has renewed the faith of many Bangladesh cricket supporters.

The Sport of Boli Khela

Bangladesh is a country comprised of people who have intense love for all types of sports. This love can at times lead the Bangladesh people into a state of euphoria encouraging the sport lovers and sportsmen to try even harder in their local and national sports. There are over twenty-seven different sports in Bangladesh that are internationally recognized one of these is Boli Khela or Bali bol Khela.

Irene Khan, Making a Difference in the World

Like most other countries in the world, Bangladesh has produced a fine number of influential and famous people. Amongst these is an individual known for her humanitarian spirit, Irene Khan. Currently the Secretary General of Amnesty International, Bangladeshi Irene Khan is making a difference in the world and the people of her homeland can beam with pride when they think of her achievements.

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