What to See

• Museums

  Folk Art Museum

  Just outside of the city of Dhaka, lies one of the most historic cities in Bangladesh, namely Sonargaon. With its magnificent ancient buildings and monuments, it is only fitting that this wonderful capital would become home to a museum that captures and preserves the traditions and culture of the people of Bangladesh. The Folk Art Museum, or Folk Art and Crafts Museum, was established in ...

• Culture

  Expatriates

  Not many people choose to become a Bangladesh expatriate though at one stage there was quite a sizable expatriate community living in the country. The vast majority of these expatriates where descendents of British colonists who had discovered the many advantages that the British enjoyed in the country and decided to stay. However, their enthusiasm soon waned and they returned to their ...

• Religious Sites

  Kantaji Temple

  The magnificent Kantaji Temple must have been a sight to behold just after its construction. Before the massive 1897 earthquake, nine bold spires adorned the temple, but looking at the temple today, one can only imagine the beauty that this terracotta wonder once displayed. Located in the town of Dinajpur, the Kantaji Temple is a significant historical attraction in Bangladesh and a ...

• National Parks

  Kaptai National Park

  If you’re looking for a great getaway spot in Bangladesh, look no further than the Kaptai National Park. This great natural area combines nature with an interesting cultural legacy in such a way that you will never find anything quite like it anywhere else.

• Travel

  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!

• Religious Sites

  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 ...

• Culture

  Recipes

  Bangladeshi food is best known for its rich, spicy flavors and alluring aroma. Dessert recipes from Bangladesh are sweet and milky, an absolutely melt-in-your-mouth experience. You are certain to have a great time experimenting with these scrumptious Bangladeshi recipes. Your family will definitely enjoy the new flavors these Bangladesh recipes bring to the dinner table.

• Business

  Stock Market

  The history of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dates back to 1952 when the local government deemed it necessary to establish a stock exchange because Pakistani shares and securities were prohibited from being bought or sold on the Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE). Up until this point, Pakistan had been trading quite profitably on the CSE and had no need to establish their own stock exchange ...