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Ranabi and Tokai - Addressing Important Issues

Every country in the world faces distressing socio-economic and political issues to a greater or lesser degree, and Bangladesh is no different in this regard. Through a lovable cartoon character known as Tokai, renowned Bangladeshi cartoonist, Ranabi, presents some thorny issues in a way that has a unifying effect on his readers as they relate to what is being discussed.

Savor the Splendor of Bhawal National Park

The Bhawal National Park is located approximately forty kilometers from Dhaka, and is one of the most tranquil and serene areas to be found in Bangladesh. Its magnificent wildlife and diverse plant species create a small piece of paradise away from the bustle of the cities. Fighting against illegal deforestation, the Forest Department of Bangladesh has been replanting the vegetation and trees to restore the forest and has managed to create a glorious national park that they can be proud of.

Bhatiali – Music of the River Communities

What makes folk music different to other forms of music is the fact that its sound has not been influenced by modern or classical music. Folk songs have been performed by rural communities and have been produced by the spontaneous outpouring of expressions and emotions. They are songs that tell the tales of daily difficulties and joys experienced by the tribe or community. Bhatiali folk music in Bangladesh is the music of the fishermen and communities that live along the rivers of Bangladesh.

The Secret Beauty of Sonadia Island

Cox’s Bazaar is a popular destination in Bangladesh, and each year it welcomes thousands of visitors to its shore. It boasts with having the world’s longest stretch of sandy beach and is always colorfully decorated in beach umbrellas and relaxing tourists. Just of its coast lies a small island by the name of Sonadia Island. Even though it has been thought to only be a tranquil haven for fishermen and its small local community, Sonadia Island is rich in wildlife and beauty.

Past Splendor of the Chhota Sona Mosque

The sun once bounced off the domes of the Chhota Sona Mosque, lighting up the brilliance of the mosque by casting its warm rays onto the gold covered rooftop. It was a symbol of faith and of worship, and though its exterior has lost its magnificence, the mosque remains a breathtaking monument to a time ruled by Sultan Husain Shah and the Sultanate architecture that was left behind from a period in the history of Bangladesh that was once ruled by Sultans.

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