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  • Asian Art Biennale ‘08

    The first Asian Art Biennale was held in Bangladesh in 1981. Its establishment was not only to expose the public to the variety of art that is found in Bangladesh and internationally, but to ...

  • Archaeological Site of Mainimati in Bangladesh

    Just outside of the town of Comilla is one of Bangladesh’s most significant and important historical sights. Excavations and studies of the archaeological site of Mainimati have uncovered ...

  • Ancient Archeological Site of Noapara-Ishanchandranagar

    The archeological site of Noapara-Ishanchandranagar, located around three kilometers north of Chauddagram in the Comilla District of Bangladesh, is believed by some scholars to be the lost ...

  • Bangladesh’s Pro Golfer

    Oh to be a professional golfer! Dreams of making pots of money while walking around in the sun, with the occasional swing of a club, are deceptive because it is so much more difficult to sink ...

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  • Folklore

    Folklore consists of tales, songs, legends, proverbs, myths, riddles, superstitions and traditions that are passed on from generation to generation. Bangladeshi folklore can give great insight into the country's social and ethnic background as well as people's perceptions and beliefs. Bengali folklore also tells us much about inhabitants of the past such as their principles, customs and ...

  • Bhatiary Golf & Country Club

    Chittagong is an ever-developing city in Bangladesh, and with tourism playing an increasingly important role in the economy of the country, each destination strives to provide visitors with the best facilities possible. When the Nutanpara Golf Course closed it doors, Chittagong saw the opportunity to build a new state of the art golf facility that can cater to the needs of international ...

  • Travel Reservations

    There are many good reasons for making travel reservations before you embark on your journey to the beautiful country of Bangladesh. Most likely if you are reading this, you are planning a trip to the country already and would like to know more about making good travel reservations - here is some information that may help.

  • Proverbs

    Proverbs are brief sayings that reveal a common truth and express the perceptions of a community based on experiences in life, society and the world. The Bangla word that is used is 'probad', which translates to 'statement' or 'saying'. These sayings are then passed along orally through the generations, eventually becoming well-known Bengali proverbs.

  • Wari-Bateshwar

    The archaeological site of Wari-Bateshwar in the north-eastern part of Bangladesh, has uncovered the remains of a city that is believed to date back to 450 BC. The ancient city was discovered near the Wari and Bateshwar villages, around 75 kilometers from Dhaka in the Narshingdi district of Bangladesh, and is considered to be of great archaeological significance.

  • Languages

    Many people are surprised to find out that there are a great many languages in Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s official language is known as Bangla or Bengali and is spoken by the vast majority of the population. Bangla is also spoken in several other countries such as India, Malawi, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and the USA where a number of Bangladesh ...

  • Outdoor Activities

    Most people enjoy getting out in the sun and fresh air. Outdoor activities in Bangladesh afford you the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors whilst having a fun time. With vast natural areas, rivers, beaches, the sea and numerous outdoor attractions, Bangladesh has something to offer everyone.

  • Barisal Division

    Located in south-central Bangladesh, Barisal Division is one of the six divisions of the country, the other five being Chittagong Division, Dhaka Division, Khulna Division, Sylhet Division and Rajshahi Division. Barisal Division is divided into six districts (zillas), namely Barisal, Barguna, Bhola, Jhalokati, Pirojpur and Patuakhali, each with their own unique places of interest for ...

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