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Bangladesh – Center of the Ship Breaking Industry
As dawn breaks on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, a surreal scene unfolds: thousands of workers stream down to the rusted hulks of beached ships, some of them huge oil tankers. Soon the sounds ...
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Jatra – Folk Theatre in Bangladesh
The word “Jatra”, directly translated, means ‘going’ or ‘journey’. This an apt description of the popular folk theatre in Bangladesh. It is through this ‘journey’ that many religious values ...
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Jamuna Future Park Planned For Dhaka
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 ...
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Take a Stroll Through Dhaka’s Ramna Park
Located in the heart of Dhaka, alongside the elegant Dhaka Club, Ramna Park covers an area of nearly seventy acres, featuring a lake, landscaped gardens, pathways and areas for recreation ...
What to See
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Vacations
If you have come this far, you are probably already planning your vacation to Bangladesh – at least in your mind if not on paper. You will already know that this beautiful country has many secrets just waiting to be discovered by the western world. You may also know that the weather controls the country and that the monsoon season brings more than just a lot of rain. So what is it then that ...
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Trekking
Trekking in Bangladesh is an exciting adventure that gives visitors the opportunity to appreciate the amazing beauty of Bangladesh's natural areas. Both locals and visitors to Bangladesh enjoying the many hiking trails on offer - through the hills, beneath shady forest canopies, beside rivers and across the mangroves, there are numerous opportunities for hiking in Bangladesh.
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Tajhat Palace
Few of the attractions in Bangladesh are as stately, large and beautiful as the Tajhat Palace. This historical palace was built near the beginning of the 20th century. It is situated roughly three kilometers south east of Rangpur’s city center and currently serves as a museum for the public.
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Ecotourism
Bangladesh is a country filled with natural wonders and untouched reserves and home to a variety of unique and magnificent creatures. With hills, valleys, forests, beaches, lakes and rivers, ecotourism in Bangladesh is ideal. Although this is still a relatively new form of tourism in Bangladesh, ecotourism is on the rise and extensive efforts are being made to promote it in the country.
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Sport
There are two sports in Bangladesh that are celebrated by young and old, rich and poor – cricket and football (soccer). It is not unusual to see groups of children playing these sports with rustic, home made equipment as you make your way through the towns. Many aspire to join one of the great Bangladeshi sporting clubs when they are older. While Bangladesh has not made any waves in the ...
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Ramsagar National Park
Located in the Dinajpur District in the north-west of Bangladesh, the Ramsagar National Park spreads out over an area of about sixty square kilometers, with a vast man-made water reservoir as its focal point. The area around the Ramsagar Lake is a popular picnic spot for both locals and tourists, and the abundant flora and fauna in the area enhances the peaceful sensation of being close to ...
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National Art Gallery
In the year 1974, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy was established to take over the duties of the Pakistan Arts Council, to become the National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts in Bangladesh. The academy made the decision in 2003, to become conservationists and protectors of art, by creating the National Art Gallery at Shilpakala Academy. A gallery was constructed on the grounds of the ...
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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 ...
