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General facts Capital : Dhaka Official lang : Bengali Govt : Parliamentary republic Independence day : 26-03-1971 Currency : Taka. It is also called as east Pakistan.
Religion:-Islam, Hinduism,Christianity,Buddhism in Bangladesh. National Anthem :-Amar Shonar Bangla National Animal :-Royal Bengal tiger National Bird :-Oriental Magpie Robin
Bangladesh has a tropical monsoontype climate. A hot and rainy summer and a pronounced dry season in the cooler months. It receives rainfall in monsoon (JuneSep) It has dry season (Nov-Feb) You can also find out the current weather conditions in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is a riverine nation situated in the middle of the ganges delta. There are a few hilly areas in the south east and the north east. The delta landmass comprise mainly of three mighty rivers the-Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, with a network of numerous rivers and canals. The highest point is located in the south-eastern extremity of Chittagong Hill Tracts.
The culture of Bangladesh has a unique history, dating back more than 2500 years ago. The culture of Bangladesh is composite, and over centuries has assimilated influences of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Islam. It is manifested in various forms, including music, dance and drama; art and craft, folklores and folktales, languages and literature, philosophy and religion, festivals and celebrations as also in a distinct cuisine and culinary tradition.
Eid ul-Fitr As the most important religious festival for the majority Muslims, the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr has become a part of the culture of Bangladesh. Language Movement Day Language Movement Day is a unique part of the culture of Bangladesh.
The Chittagong Hill COX'S BAZAR Kuakata Bagha Mosque Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban The Hazarduari Palace Wasef Manzil The Royal Library
The Chittagong Hill Tracts have steep jungle hills, Buddhist tribal peoples and relatively low-density population. The tracts are about 60 km (37mi) east of Chittagong, and are an idyllic place to tour. The region comprises a mass of hills, ravines and cliffs covered with dense jungle, bamboo, creepers and shrub sand. Four main valleys formed by the Karnapuli, Feni, Shangu and Matamuhur rivers, making it one of the
The charm and the thrill of the city win the heart of many travelers. Places of attraction include the Tomb of Sultan Bayazid Bostami, World War II Cemetery, Shrine of Shah Amanat, Court Building Museum, Foy's Lake and Mercantile Marine Academy at Juldia.
The world's longest unbroken (120 km) beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal against the picturesque background of a chain. The beach is good for bathing, sun bathing and swimming. The breath taking beauty of the sun setting behind the waves of the sea is captivating.
Kuakata is a scenic sea beach in south-western Bangladesh. It is about 320 Kilometres south of Dhaka, the capital, and about 70 Kilometres from the Patuakhali District headquarters. The kuakata beach is 30 km long and 6 km wide. On 13 September, 2007 government have announced red alert in Kuakata as caution for a possible Tsunami.
It is a famous destination for people around Bangladesh and from overseas. The most important attraction of the beach is that one can see both sunrise and sunset from some of its locations. The government and local business owners have made currently significant development.
The Bagha Mosque is located at Bagha, 25 miles southeast of Rajshahi in Bangladesh. It was established in 1523 by Nashrat Shah, an independent Sultan of Bengal. The mosque is depicted at the 50 Taka note of Bangladesh. The mosque was built of brick on the bank of a tank and is surrounded by a brick wall.
It is fairly well preserved and is now protected. The mosque is known for its beautiful terracotta ornamentation. The natural surrounding of the Bagha Mosque, with thousands of migratory birds visiting the adjacent dighi (pond) can be another attraction for tourists.
Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of Bangladesh, located in the capital Dhaka. It was created by architect Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh.
entrance to the Bhaban, the Main Building, is limited to authorized members of Parliament and staff, the Jatiyo Sangshad complex is open to visitors. On the North of complex, across the Lake Road, is Crescent Lake and Zia Uddan (also called Chondrima Uddan). The two complexes together form a major attraction for tourists in Dhaka.
The complexes are popular among joggers and skaters of Dhaka. The official Prime Minister's Residence is on the North West corner of the Mirpur Road and Lake Road crossing and is a five minute walk from the Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban. The area is one of the higher security zones of Dhaka.
The Hazarduari Palace, or the palace with a thousand doors is the chief tourist attraction of Murshidabad. This three-storey palace was built in 1837 by Duncan McLeod for the Nawab Najim Humaun Jah, descendent of Mir Zafar. It has thousand doors (among which only 900 are real) and 114 rooms and 8 galleries, built in European architectural style.
The total area of Hazarduari Palace is 41 acres. It is now a museum and has an exquisite collection of armoury, splendid paintings, exhaustive portraits of the Nawabs, various works of art including beautiful works of ivory (Murshidabad school) of China (European) and many other valuables. The Armoury has 2700 arms in its collections of which only few are displayed.
Around the palace are other attractions like the Wasef Manzil (the New Palace) by the bank of the Ganga, Tripolia Gate, the Dakshin Darwaza, the Chak Darwaza, the Imambara, the Gharighar (the Clock Tower), the Bachchawali Tope (a canon) and the Madina, the only surviving structure built by Sirajud-Doula.
The Bachchawali Tope (canon) was made between the 12th and the 14th century, probably by the Muslim rulers of Gour, and required about 18 kg of gun powder for a single shelling.
The library containing rare collections is not accessible to the public unless special permission is obtained. The building, rectangular on plan ( 424 feet Long and 200 feet broad and 80 feet high). The Palace was used for holding the "Durbar" or meetings and other official work of the Nawabs and also as the residence of the high ranking
International airports Chittagong : VGEG CGP Shah Amanat International Airport (M.A. Hannan Int'l) Dhaka : VGZR DAC Zia International Airport Sylhet : VGSY ZYL Osmani International Airport
THANK YOU
BHAVYA (08PG1253)
Religion:-Islam, Hinduism,Christianity,Buddhism in Bangladesh. National Anthem :-Amar Shonar Bangla National Animal :-Royal Bengal tiger National Bird :-Oriental Magpie Robin
Bangladesh has a tropical monsoontype climate. A hot and rainy summer and a pronounced dry season in the cooler months. It receives rainfall in monsoon (JuneSep) It has dry season (Nov-Feb) You can also find out the current weather conditions in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is a riverine nation situated in the middle of the ganges delta. There are a few hilly areas in the south east and the north east. The delta landmass comprise mainly of three mighty rivers the-Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, with a network of numerous rivers and canals. The highest point is located in the south-eastern extremity of Chittagong Hill Tracts.
The culture of Bangladesh has a unique history, dating back more than 2500 years ago. The culture of Bangladesh is composite, and over centuries has assimilated influences of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Islam. It is manifested in various forms, including music, dance and drama; art and craft, folklores and folktales, languages and literature, philosophy and religion, festivals and celebrations as also in a distinct cuisine and culinary tradition.
Eid ul-Fitr As the most important religious festival for the majority Muslims, the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr has become a part of the culture of Bangladesh. Language Movement Day Language Movement Day is a unique part of the culture of Bangladesh.
The Chittagong Hill COX'S BAZAR Kuakata Bagha Mosque Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban The Hazarduari Palace Wasef Manzil The Royal Library
The Chittagong Hill Tracts have steep jungle hills, Buddhist tribal peoples and relatively low-density population. The tracts are about 60 km (37mi) east of Chittagong, and are an idyllic place to tour. The region comprises a mass of hills, ravines and cliffs covered with dense jungle, bamboo, creepers and shrub sand. Four main valleys formed by the Karnapuli, Feni, Shangu and Matamuhur rivers, making it one of the
The charm and the thrill of the city win the heart of many travelers. Places of attraction include the Tomb of Sultan Bayazid Bostami, World War II Cemetery, Shrine of Shah Amanat, Court Building Museum, Foy's Lake and Mercantile Marine Academy at Juldia.
The world's longest unbroken (120 km) beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal against the picturesque background of a chain. The beach is good for bathing, sun bathing and swimming. The breath taking beauty of the sun setting behind the waves of the sea is captivating.
Kuakata is a scenic sea beach in south-western Bangladesh. It is about 320 Kilometres south of Dhaka, the capital, and about 70 Kilometres from the Patuakhali District headquarters. The kuakata beach is 30 km long and 6 km wide. On 13 September, 2007 government have announced red alert in Kuakata as caution for a possible Tsunami.
It is a famous destination for people around Bangladesh and from overseas. The most important attraction of the beach is that one can see both sunrise and sunset from some of its locations. The government and local business owners have made currently significant development.
The Bagha Mosque is located at Bagha, 25 miles southeast of Rajshahi in Bangladesh. It was established in 1523 by Nashrat Shah, an independent Sultan of Bengal. The mosque is depicted at the 50 Taka note of Bangladesh. The mosque was built of brick on the bank of a tank and is surrounded by a brick wall.
It is fairly well preserved and is now protected. The mosque is known for its beautiful terracotta ornamentation. The natural surrounding of the Bagha Mosque, with thousands of migratory birds visiting the adjacent dighi (pond) can be another attraction for tourists.
Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of Bangladesh, located in the capital Dhaka. It was created by architect Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh.
entrance to the Bhaban, the Main Building, is limited to authorized members of Parliament and staff, the Jatiyo Sangshad complex is open to visitors. On the North of complex, across the Lake Road, is Crescent Lake and Zia Uddan (also called Chondrima Uddan). The two complexes together form a major attraction for tourists in Dhaka.
The complexes are popular among joggers and skaters of Dhaka. The official Prime Minister's Residence is on the North West corner of the Mirpur Road and Lake Road crossing and is a five minute walk from the Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban. The area is one of the higher security zones of Dhaka.
The Hazarduari Palace, or the palace with a thousand doors is the chief tourist attraction of Murshidabad. This three-storey palace was built in 1837 by Duncan McLeod for the Nawab Najim Humaun Jah, descendent of Mir Zafar. It has thousand doors (among which only 900 are real) and 114 rooms and 8 galleries, built in European architectural style.
The total area of Hazarduari Palace is 41 acres. It is now a museum and has an exquisite collection of armoury, splendid paintings, exhaustive portraits of the Nawabs, various works of art including beautiful works of ivory (Murshidabad school) of China (European) and many other valuables. The Armoury has 2700 arms in its collections of which only few are displayed.
Around the palace are other attractions like the Wasef Manzil (the New Palace) by the bank of the Ganga, Tripolia Gate, the Dakshin Darwaza, the Chak Darwaza, the Imambara, the Gharighar (the Clock Tower), the Bachchawali Tope (a canon) and the Madina, the only surviving structure built by Sirajud-Doula.
The Bachchawali Tope (canon) was made between the 12th and the 14th century, probably by the Muslim rulers of Gour, and required about 18 kg of gun powder for a single shelling.
The library containing rare collections is not accessible to the public unless special permission is obtained. The building, rectangular on plan ( 424 feet Long and 200 feet broad and 80 feet high). The Palace was used for holding the "Durbar" or meetings and other official work of the Nawabs and also as the residence of the high ranking
International airports Chittagong : VGEG CGP Shah Amanat International Airport (M.A. Hannan Int'l) Dhaka : VGZR DAC Zia International Airport Sylhet : VGSY ZYL Osmani International Airport
THANK YOU
BHAVYA (08PG1253)
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