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What To Expect in Bangladesh
- Bangladesh is a densely populated country located in SouthEast Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world. Almost 90% of the population follows Islam as their religion and the rest follows Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and others. Apart from this, Bengali is the mother tongue of most of the natives, however, English can be considered as a secondary language.
- Bangladesh cuisine is similar to Indian cuisine which consists of spicy fish/meat curries, green vegetables, ruti, vorta, cha, etc. In addition to this, each division is famous for its unique mouthwatering dishes. Other than that, various kinds of ‘pitha’ are also available during the winter season.
- Here you will find the world's longest beach, countless mosques, the largest mangrove forest in the world, interesting tribal villages, and a wealth of elusive wildlife. Bangladeshis are very friendly and hospitable people, putting personal hospitality before personal finances.
- Ready-made garments, textiles, pharmaceuticals, agricultural goods, ship, building, and fishing are some of the largest industries, and Rickshaw, Auto-rickshaw, Bicycle, Taxi, Buses, and others are the commonly used vehicles.
Places of Interest in Bangladesh
Sundurban
The Sundarban is the largest mangrove forest in the world. In 1997, UNESCO recognized the Sundarbans as a World Heritage Site. It is home to a wide variety of birds, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Chitra deer, crocodiles and snakes. There are about 350 species of plants, 120 species of fish, 280 species of birds, 42 species of mammals, 35 species of reptiles and 8 amphibians.The Sundarbans is named after the beautiful tree. Waterways are the only way to get into the Sundarbans. Winter is a good time to visit the Sundarbans.
Nafakhum
Nafakhum is a waterfall in Bangladesh on the Remaikree River, a tributary of the Sangu River. It is among the largest waterfalls in the country by volume of water falling. The wild hilly Remaikree river falls down here for about 25–30 feet. It also has a special type of flying fish found at the bottom in a small cave where they swim against the stream but cannot jump over the height of the fall.
Cox’s Bazaar - Chattogram
Cox's Bazar is the largest beach in the world, a fishing port and a tourist destination. The areas around Cox's Bazar are visually pleasing and attractive. In addition to many privately owned hotels and motels built by the Bangladesh Tourism Center, there are twenty five-star hotels near the beach. Besides, an oyster market has been developed here for tourists. On the border, the Burmese market is made up of foreign goods from Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, China, etc. There are also parasailing, water biking, beach biking, Cox Carnival Circus show, Darya Nagar Ecopark, numerous architectures built by Cox's Bazar Development Authority, Future Park, Children's Park and numerous photoshoot spots.
St. Martin
St. Martin is the only coral island in Bangladesh which is the smallest island of 16 sq km in the southernmost part of the mainland and 120 km from the district town of Cox's Bazar. St. Martin is also called Coconut Ginger in the local language. The island is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Bangladesh. The combination of the blue sky with the blue water of the sea, the rows of coconut trees have made this island unique.
Sajek
Sajek Valley is a famous tourist destination in Sajek Union, Baghai Upazila, Rangamati District, Bangladesh. Located just north of Rangamati, the Sajek Valley has two neighborhoods - Ruilui and Kanlak. Clouds, mountains and green everywhere in Saje. Sunrise and sunset can be seen from here. You can trek from Ruilui Para in Sajek to Kanlak Hill. Kanlak is the highest peak of Sajak. On the way to Kangla, you can see the big hills of Mizoram border, the way of life of the tribals, and the clouds all around. Tribal festivals are held here at certain times of the year and various aspects of their culture can be enjoyed.
Bholaganj
Bholaganj is a significant place of interest in Sylhet. Bholaganj is the largest stone quarry in the country. Bholaganj ropeway or ropeway with an area of 11 km from here to Chhatak. There are white stones scattered over five acres at the source of Dhalai river. The magic of green surrounded by high mountains on the other side. The turbulent cold water of the fountain coming down from there flows at a restless speed. The destination is the chest of the thirsty Dhalai. The clear blue water, the white stone and the green combination of the mountains seem to be monotonous. The stone bed scattered on the chest of Dhalai has increased the decoration a thousand times.
Khagrachari
Among the few attractive fountains in Bangladesh, Teduchara/Toiduchora in Khagrachari 1 and 2 are one of them. The enchanting fountain, located between the green hills and the jungles of the Dighinala Upazila of Khagrachari district, is named Teduchara. It is a standout amongst the most radiant spots for travelers with slopes, backwoods, waterfalls and native.Fundamental fascination is the tribal culture, green tree, sloping street and individuals too. Private and government rest house, inns, motels and resorts are accessible.
Kaptai Lake
Kaptai Lake is the largest man-made lake in Bangladesh. The 11,000 square-kilometre blue water lake draws a large number of tourists every year. Apart from enjoying its natural beauty, tourists can experience boating in the lake. The lake has some tiny islands in it. Each island has different name such as Peda Ting-Ting, Tuk-Tuk Echo Village and Chang-Pang. Peda Ting-Ting is a tiny island where there are cottages to stay and enjoy moonlight night with fantastic lake surroundings. Tuk-Tuk is an echo park with varieties of trees and plants. It is a great place for boating and cruising. Hanging Bridge, a 335 feet long bridge across a portion of the Kaptai Lake, has been an icon of Rangamati district.
Bangabandhu Safari Park
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park is a safari park in Gazipur, Bangladesh. This safari park is spread over 3810 acres of Sal Forest which makes it one of the largest safari parks in the world and the largest in Asia. The park is divided into 5 major sections. They are the Core Safari, Safari Kingdom, Biodiversity Park, Extensive Asian Safari Park and Bangabandhu Square.This safari park is home to 47 species of animals and birds out of which 28 specias are local. The total population of animals and birds is about 3000.
Kuakata
Kuakata is a town in southeastern Bangladesh known for its panoramic sea beach. It offers a full view of the sunrise and sunset from the same white sandy beach in the water of the Bay of Bengal. Locally known as Shagor Kannya (Daughter of Ocean), the long strip of dark, marbled sand stretches for about 18km. This sandy beach has gentle slopes into the Bay of Bengal and is also a sanctuary for migratory winter birds.
Tangoar Haor
Tangoar Haor is a home to a diverse range of birds. In winter, numerous migratory birds join the local birds giving rise to an eye-soothing abundance of fauna. There are a total of 51 species of birds. Besides rare species of Palace eagles and large grey king storks from among the migratory birds, the swampland is inhabited by numerous local species of birds including vultures, seagulls and cranes in addition to six species of mammals, four species of snakes, six species of turtles, seven species of lizards as well as rare species of amphibians.It is worth visiting in winter (December to February) when tourists would be greeted by thousands of local and migratory species of birds, as well as in the rainy season (June to August) when bustling waves together with incessant rains and Meghalayan clouds create a scene that charms all and sundry.
Nijhum Dwip
Nijhum Dwip literally means 'Silent Island' is a small island under Hatiya upazila. It is situated in Noakhali District in Bangladesh. It was known as Char Osmani, Baluar Char, Golden Island. During winter, thousands of migratory birds flock to the island. The fishermen use the airy and sunny land as an ideal place for drying their catches from the sea. Sometimes many of them also construct straw huts on the island as seasonal residences.
Ratargul
Ratargul is known for its freshwater swamp forest located in Gowain River, Fatehpur Union, Gowainghat, Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is the only swamp forest located in Bangladesh and one of the few freshwater swamp forests in the world. The forest is naturally conserved under the Department of Forestry, Government of Bangladesh.The forest is submerged under 20–30 feet water in the rainy season. For the rest of the year, the water level is about 10 feet deep.Ratargul is known as “Sundarban of Sylhet”.
Paharpur Buddhavihar
It is among the best known viharas, centres of learning, in the Indian Subcontinent and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. It is also one of the earliest sites of Bengal, where significant numbers of Hindu statues were found. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. It is one of the most famous examples of architecture in pre-Islamic Bangladesh. It dates from a period to the nearby Halud Vihara and to the Sitakot Vihara in Nawabganj Upazila of Dinajpur District.
Bagerhat, the city of Mosque
The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat is an important evidence of a medieval city in the south-west part of present Bagerhat district which is located in the south-west part of Bangladesh, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. The ancient city, formerly known as Khalifatabad, sprawls over on the southern bank of the old river Bhairab and flourished in the 15th century BC. The magnificent city, which extended for 50 km2, contains some of the most significant buildings of the initial period of the development of Muslim architecture of Bengal. They include 360 mosques, public buildings, mausoleums, bridges, roads, water tanks and other public buildings constructed from baked brick.
Lalbagh Fort
Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete 17th-century Mughal fort complex that stands before the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction was started in 1678 AD by Emperor Aurangzeb’s son Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah. However, his successor, Shaista Khan, did not continue the work, though he stayed in Dhaka up to 1688. The fort was never completed, and remained unoccupied for a long period of time. For long the fort was considered to be a combination of three buildings (the mosque, the tomb of Bibi Pari and the Diwan-i-Aam), with two gateways and a portion of the partly damaged fortification wall. Recent excavations carried out by the Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh have revealed the existence of other structures.