Langalbandh Mela Celebrations

Bangladesh is a place of culture, religion and nature – a place where colors combine in a new and inspiring way each season, where nature and worship are combined with respect and reverence. The country and its people may have a new government and be progressing with much of the rest of the world, but it also enjoys a timeless culture that effortlessly combines the ancient heritage of the nation with modern trends.

Bangladesh Tourism Launches New Brand

Bangladesh is a colorful country with a lot to offer, thus it seems only right that the country should launch a bright brand of tourism. With that in mind the government recently launched a new tourism brand called ‘Rupomoy Bangladesh’ (Beautiful Bangladesh) as part of its efforts to attract both tourists and foreign investors.

Replica Taj Mahal Near Dhaka Welcomes Visitors

In the 17th century Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, in loving memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. Now, in the 21st century, wealthy Bangladeshi film-maker, Ahsanullah Moni, has built an exact replica of India’s iconic mausoleum and has been quoted as saying “Sha Jahan built the Taj for the love of his wife. I built my Taj for the love of Shah Jahan.”

Look into History at Mukti Juddha Museum

The Bangladesh Liberation War, also referred to as Mukti Juddha, began on 26 March 1971 and ended nine months later on 16 December 1971. Bangladesh was fighting for its freedom from India and West Pakistan, which would later become Pakistan. Bangladesh was originally known as East Pakistan. Not many people are aware of the full extent of the war, the suffering of the Bangladeshi people and the emotional scars left after their bitter sweet victory. Those who lived through the war tell their stories in the hope that the sacrifices made by ordinary people will not be forgotten.