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Must See Things in Bangladesh

Posted by Samuel Lucas | General | Friday 26 December 2008 8:13 am

If you are planning a trip to Bangladesh, there are certain attractions that you simply must see. These attractions will make your trip worthwhile and give you a real sense of the people and nature that makes Bangladesh such a welcoming location to visit. Since you will probably base your trip out of Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital city, be sure to spend some time exploring its attractions. While in Dhaka, you will want to shop at the Dhaka Markets, where you can buy discounted clothing and leather goods. Be prepared to haggle on the price, though! The National Museum, National Zoo and Dhaka Botanical Gardens are all popular with Dhaka visitors. Be sure to visit the zoo, because it is the best place to see the country’s tigers up close.

If you would prefer to see nature in its natural habitat, visit Rejandrapur National Park, which is about 50 km to the north of Dhaka. This park is the perfect destination for birdwatchers, so be sure to take along your binoculars when you visit. Sundarbans National Park is another place that is popular with nature lovers. Here you can see Royal Bengal Tigers, spotted deer, birds, and monkeys in their national habitats. Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, and you can take an organized tour led by the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation if you visit during the winter months.

Bangladesh has its fair share of historic buildings to explore. One building that dates back to the time that the British controlled the land is Curzon Hall. Old High Court is another popular architectural and historic landmark in the country, and it is considered an excellent example of the architecture of the European Renaissance.

Of course, Bangladesh is known for its beaches, and at the southernmost point of the country you can find Kuakata, a new beachside resort. This resort is located near the Rakhane tribes, so it is a great choice for those who want to see what the traditional culture of Bangladesh is like. It is also a great location to view both the sunset and sunrise.

Inani Beach is the world’s longest beach, and it is located in Cox’s Bazar. This is the tourist Mecca of the country, and here you can shop local artisans who sell their wears along the road. The main beach that tourists visit is Patenga, so if you are looking to avoid crowds, visit one of the others. Regardless of what you do while you are in Banglandesh, visiting these popular attractions will make your stay worthwhile and ensure that you come back with great memories and wonderful photographs.

The Culture and Tradition of Bangladesh

Posted by Pandey | Lifestyle | Tuesday 23 December 2008 6:12 am

Bangladesh is a country rich in culture that is completely diverse, making it really fun to be there. Imagine a song that is just a lyric-based one and with only a few musical accompaniments, wouldn’t that be weird, but in Bangladesh it’s what their ears want to hear. They have a whole different culture and tradition that once entered would totally be like entering a new world.

So what exactly is the best way to start out touring a whole new different and hopefully whacky place? Of course it is through the kitchen! Bangladesh is a land known for its delicious food. If you are in Dhaka, you can try Sajna for local and other cuisines. As most Asian countries, Bangladesh’s staple food is boiled rice. They also use mustard and soybean oils as cooking medium. Anyway, perhaps before you leave a restaurant in this foreign land, you should try the Bengali curry, pulaos and the sweets this country has to offer.

After a long hour of practically stuffing yourself with authentic Bangladeshi food you can then start burning off the extra calories you just accumulated. If you are interested with treasures, natural treasures that is, then Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka would be the perfect place for you. Not only will you see natural wonders here, you would also see the wonderful Hindu temples and churches around it.

If you are looking for a place where there would be a lot of people and a place where you could have a little swim, then Cox’s Bazaar would be a wonderful place. This beach is famous for being the longest unbroken beach slope in the world. However, not everyone who wants to be close to nature wants a place where there are a lot of people. At Khulna, you will find the largest forests in the world. It’s typically quiet since it is a forest. If you were looking for something exotic, then Sylhet is the place you’re looking for. Different varieties of flora and fauna, several tea plantations and tropical forests are what you would find in this region of Bangladesh.