What to See

• Culture

  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 ...

• Museums

  Ethnological Museum

  One of the most cultural enriching attractions in the city of Chittagong is the Ethnological Museum. It is a museum that preserves the past, but also grows and develops in line with the growth and development of the country, and is therefore documenting the present for future generations to look back and reflect on. The Ethnological Museum is one of the most specialized museums in Bangladesh ...

• National Parks

  Satchari National Park

  Located about 130 kilometers north-east of Dhaka, in the Hobigonj District of Bangladesh, the Satchari National Park is one of the five protected areas being developed by the Forest Department as part of a co-managed eco-tourism project under its Nishorgo initiative. Together with local communities, Nishorgo aims to preserve the incredible bio-diversity of the area with one of its objectives ...

• Culture

  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 ...

• National Parks

  Himchari National Park

  Located just south of the town of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, the Himchari National Park is comprised of lush tropical rain forest, grasslands and trees, and features a number of waterfalls, the biggest of which cascades down toward the sandy, sun-drenched beach. The natural beauty of the area provides a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of city life, for locals as well as tourists. ...

• Travel

  Health Advice

  When traveling anywhere in the world it is important to know about common illnesses and medical facilities in the country. To assist our users in this regard we have provided the following health advice for Bangladesh. From necessary immunizations to food precautions, considering these few tips means that your vacation need not be marred by illness or injury. Note that this is a brief ...

• Historical Sites

  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.

• Activities

  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.