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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.
Many countries become known for certain landmark buildings or events that have either shaped their past, or are likely to shape their future. With a new innovative project underway for Bangladesh, it is hoped that the country will receive international recognition, and not only improve the economy of the city of Dhaka, but also be an attraction for tourists. After battling for six years to obtain permission from the development authorities of Dhaka, the Jamuna Future Park project has finally received clearance, and if everything goes according to plan, the public will be able to explore the magnificence of Jamuna Future Park by 2010.
Located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh, along the banks of the Naf River, Teknaf is a place of great natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush forests, majestic waterfalls, stunning beaches and a variety of bird and animal life. It is in this beautiful part of Bangladesh that Seagull Hotel Ltd is planning to build a luxurious five-star hotel to accommodate the increasing numbers of tourists, both domestic and international, who are choosing Teknaf as their holiday destination.
The Bangladesh Oscar Committee has nominated “Swapnodanay” (“On the Wings of Dreams”) as the country’s entry in the category of Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards to be held on 24 Feburary 2008 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. The Academy Awards – also known as the Oscar Awards – is the most watched film awards program in the world. The Academy Awards ceremony, backed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has been taking place annually since 1928. Awards are given in a number of aspects of movie making, including acting, directing, screenwriting and musical score. Winning an Oscar award is seen as an endorsement of talent and, therefore, this gold-plated metal statuette is much sought after.
It was with great excitement that Tapan Chowdhury, the energy and power advisor for Bangladesh, announced to reporters that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had agreed to help Bangladesh install a nuclear power plant in order to help the country meet growing demands for power. Bangladesh was one of eight minimally developed countries to be given the IAEA nod of approval for such a project.
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.
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