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  • BGTF: Promoting Theater in Bangladesh

    Established in November 1982 at the University of Dhaka's Teachers-Students Center, the main goal of the Bangladesh Group Theater Federation (BGTF) was to develop a unified organization to ...

  • Relax on the Sands of Patenga Beach

    Many visitors to Bangladesh find Chittagong to be the perfect tourist destination. It is filled with dense green forests, endless rolling hills, a moderate climate and breathtaking beaches. ...

  • Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary

    Most people travel to Bangladesh to explore its many interesting cultural facets. But the country itself is also breathtakingly beautiful and merits attention. Bangladesh is home to a number ...

  • Prokritee: Promoting Bangladeshi Handicrafts

    With its central office located in the city of Dhaka, Prokritee is a service-based agency that was created by the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in 2001 to manage eight handicraft ...

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  • Music

    Bangladesh has a very rich musical heritage since music has always played an important role in the lives of the people. In ancient times, song was usually linked to prayer and this can still be seen somewhat today in the singing of folksongs that often praise certain gods and their creation. Over time new influences where introduced and musical styles changed. Musical development was better ...

  • Wedding Customs

    Weddings in Bangladesh take several days and are very elaborate. Typically, wedding customs in Bangladesh take three days from engagement to post wedding rituals. Bengali weddings involve the groom, bride and close relatives. Marriage is viewed as very special and sacred and is met with great enthusiasm.

  • Drik Gallery

    During the 1980’s, Bangladesh found itself in the middle of a very fierce political battle. This made life very difficult for artists, especially those specializing in photography. If their art was considered political, they were not allowed to display it. And it is for these reasons, which Drik Gallery was created, and has developed to be the biggest privately owned art gallery in the ...

  • Star Mosque

    It has been estimated that the original building of the Star Mosque in Dhaka, was done in the early nineteenth century, as it was commissioned by Mirza Golam Pir, who died in the year 1860. Over the centuries, additions have been made, but one feature has remained consistent, and it the blue star motifs that are found on the domes of the mosque and on the tiles on the interior of the ...

  • Chhota Sona Masjid

    In the town of Gaur, visitors to Bangladesh will find a religious attraction that has often been described as one of the most breathtaking examples of Sultanate architecture. It has not been determined exactly what year the Chhota Sona Masjid was constructed, but as the plaque on the structure indicates that the mosque was built during the reign of Sultan Hussain Shah, it can be narrowed ...

  • Liberation War Museum

    With an eternal flame burning at its entrance, the Liberation War Museum is dedicated to the memory of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians during the Bangladesh Liberation War which took place from 26 March to 16 December 1971. Located in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, the museum opened its doors to the public on 22 March 1996 inviting visitors to view the extensive ...

  • Shahi Jama-e-Masjid

    If you are planning a trip to Bangladesh soon, no doubt you have a few must-see items on your list. Your travels will likely take you to the delightful city of Chittagong where you will be surrounded by many different sights and sounds. This is the home of the Shahi Jama-e-Masjid Mosque.

  • Accommodation

    If you are planning a trip to Bangladesh soon, you might want to start choosing your accommodation long before you arrive in the country. There is a lot of variety and choice so you will be able to choose something that suits your needs. Whether you are backpacking through the country or touring it in style, you can be sure that there is accommodation in Bangladesh to suit you!

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