Sylehet

Sylhet division in Bangladesh is another naturally gifted area which is one of the best tourist spots in Bangladesh. Sylhet area is located in the north eastern part of Bangladesh and it is blessed with hills and valleys. Sylhet definitely has everything to offer for tourists and you could very well explore the beauty and meaning of nature right here.

One of the greatest attractions of the Sylhet is the widely spread tea plantations. It is, in fact, the contributions of the English people and they actually cultivated the tea plants by understanding the external conditions conducive for tea plantations. The tea gardens are worthy to mention just because of the uniqueness it holds in many respects. Sylhet proudly accommodates as many as three tea gardens that are counted as the world's biggest in all respects, if you calculate the total area of those gardens or if you calculate the total productivity of those tea plants. In total Sylhet accommodates a total of more than 150 tea gardens which is definitely a great sight for the tourists. As a matter of fact, tea gardens are a strong reason for the tourists to visit the Sylhet division.

Apart from hills, valleys and great natural attractions, Sylhet is greatly renowned for other historical reasons as well. Shrine of "Hajrath Shahjahal" and shrine of "Hajrath "Shah Poran" is situated in this historic city. These shrines are exactly located 8 kilometers away from the Sylhet city. These shrines are must visit destinations for tourists and thousands of tourists are flowing to Sylhet to visit these shrines. The stories associated with these shrines are very interesting as well. Tour guides and operators will explain the historical importance of this place to visitors and the tourists return after witnessing one of the parts in the world which is historically very relevant.

Sylhet valley is also well known for the efforts of the river which make the Sylhet valley. Surma River and Kushiara River; both these rivers form a pair to form the Sylhet valley, which is great to see. It is one of the great tourist attractions in Bangladesh. These rivers are flowing from the naturally gifted and formed hills and valleys situated at the northern part and southern part of Sylhet.

Srimangal, which is situated about 80 kilometers from Sylhet city, is generally known as the tea capital of Bangladesh. The area is rich in tea estates and the city is connected via road as well as by rail. This makes it more convenient for tourists to travel through the valley. The train journey will definitely be a memorable experience for tourists as they could enjoy the train journey gazing at great natural scenic beauty.

Apart from all this, Sylhet division has birds in large numbers and this is a wonderful natural attraction. Migratory birds, which fly from Siberia and the Himalayas, find the Sylhet region as the next place to migrate, and the sight of migratory birds flying through this area is a stupendous sight to the eyes.

Kuakata

It is exciting to learn about the tourist spots in Bangladesh since all the major six divisions in this small country have lots to offer for visiting parties. Barishal division is also great as a tourist locale. Barishal division is located in the north western part of Bangladesh and it offers numerous reasons to attract tourists to this part of the world for varied reasons.

This land is generally known for the numerous rivers and canals flowing across the Barishal region and migratory birds find it a great place to nest for some time.

Kuakata is one of the key attractions in the Barishal region and the beach and sea is one of the fantastic sights. This area is located in the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. The specialty that tourists find in this part of the world is the natural scenic attraction which is complemented by countless number of coconut trees. These coconut trees which are rooted straight and elevated make tourists think that this region is God's own land. The sea shore sceneries are eye catching and appeasing for tourists and is one of the best places in Bangladesh to hang out. This is one of the common and eye catching scenes in this beach and on all days, you can see tourists turning up in huge numbers on mornings and evening s to witness the ever encouraging sunrise and sunset.

The best time for tourists to visit Kuakata is during winter season. There is another strong reason for some of the tourists to visit this region and that is the presence of tribal groups. These tribal groups, who have been living in this area, have always been friendly and receptive to visitors. Many of the foreigners would not hesitate to mingle with them as the tribal was never reluctant to share the true beauty and lifestyle in that part of the world. As a matter of fact, other than tourist interests, there are some other interests of unique tradition, culture and practice of living, that make many of thinkers and writers peep in this part of the world for their professional or personal interest.

The Buddhist temple in Kuakata is another must visit in this area and another key attraction is the presence of two wells which are older than 200 years. One can always see tourists busy in photography in front of these wells, since ancient monuments or properties like this are absolutely rare at present. In local language, they call these wells as Kua and Kata respectively. Hence, even the region got its name as KuaKata.

The more you travel around Bangladesh, the more excited you will be to know new things and experience new facts. One such thing is the fishermans village. It will take any visitor by surprise as this village is exclusively for fisherman. This village presents wonderful opportunities for the tourists to know many facts about the lives of fisherman, the risk they take when going to sea, their aspirations, dreams and desires.

Before visitors

Before heading to Bangladesh, it is extremely important to know about the geographical locations and habits of the country. Since Bangladesh is different from other tourist destinations for a variety of reasons, special interest and caution has to be taken care of in pre-tour activities. Primary reason for this homework owes a lot to the financial status of this country of hills and rivers. Bangladesh does not have a financially strong platform and the tours have to be scheduled and arranged keeping that factor in mind.

Bangladesh was initially a part of Pakistan. But, in 1971, Bangladesh got separated from Pakistan and is geographically located in the southern part of Asian continent. The country has a large division between its places because of the rivers flowing across Bangladesh. The river Ganges and the river Jamuna are prominent rivers passing through this territory and the scenic beauty and tourist interest is of no compromise in this part of the world.

Selection of touring times is a critical decision to be made before touring Bangladesh. The geographical specialties of this nation are likely to ensure that the region gets flooded in the monsoon season. Hence, it would not be a wise option to tour the country in monsoon season which is likely to be between the months of June and November.

For people visiting Bangladesh, it would be desirable to get currencies changed to the local currency before leaving the main cities. Apart from the main cities, the inner regions of Bangladesh are not that developed enough to support foreign money transactions. You will be cornered if you do not care it at the beginning of your journey. Apart from that, US dollars could be much more easily exchanged than other foreign currencies.

Special care has to be taken when roaming around the beaches in Bangladesh. There are numerous beaches and the way you carry yourself has got great importance in this part of the world. The way you dress has got great importance since all these beaches have locals living around the area, and the culture and traditions of these areas have to be respected and accepted by visiting parties. Skimpy outfits would not be ideal in this part of the world, as it is not ideal in their cultural traditions. Apart from that, it would not be ideal to visit beaches or stay at beach sides during night times. Bangladesh government authorities warn tourists to be very cautious at night times in beaches, so, it is not wise to hang out at the beaches during the night.

Straight forward shopping strategies would not work in Bangladesh. Bargaining is always there on the cards and it is the way Bangladeshi people fix their rates on the products you purchase. If you pay what they ask, at the end of the day, you will be disappointed at having been put on the losing side. It is appropriate if you pay half the price of what they ask and still, as they will still have reasonable profits on the things they sell.

Chittagong

Chittagong is the second largest city in Bangladesh and is certainly a must visit for the holiday seekers. Chittagong is one of the important divisions in Bangladesh and is situated in the southern part of the country. Chittagong accommodates as many as 11 districts, and is one of the hot spots of tourists because of the eye catching natural magic of this area. During the winter season, a number of tourists flow to this part of the world and many tourists have described Chittagong as a great destination during the winter season.

Dhaka is the biggest city in Bangladesh and Chittagong holds the second spot. Chittagong, immensely blessed with hilly areas and rivers is situated 264 kilo meters away from the city of Dhaka. In ancient times, lots of Muslim saints have lived here, and memories of those great people are always surrounding the city of Chittagong. ": Auliya" is the local name of Muslim saints and hence the city of Chittagong is also known as "town of Auliyas".

Naturally gifted forest regions in Chittagong have always attracted tourists and are definitely a dream land in winter seasons. Having a boat ride through the cool rivers will definitely be an unforgettable experience for visitors. The hilly areas offer some great opportunities for trekking and adventurous travelers would just love and treasure the place for the rest of their lives. Nothing more can be asked about the place as a great traveler from China has described this place as "a sleeping beauty emerging from mists and water" in the 7th century AD.

Chittagong venues the biggest sea port in Bangladesh. Association of Bangladesh with sea is very historical and relevant. The words of the great Chinese traveler prove to be absolutely true for anyone who visits Chittagong even now. At Chittagong, there are two great mosques which can be counted also as great places to visit in the city of Chittagong. The "Shahi Jam-e-masjid" and "Qadam Mubarak" mosques have great historic relevance and make all the visitors good listeners. The tribal culture and importance of tribal groups in the making of a nation named Bangladesh is well portrayed in the Ethnological museum, which is located in this modern city of Bangladesh. Artistic excellence is unleashed via the monuments and scriptures and this museum strongly proclaims the importance of tribal interactions in the historical movements of Bangladesh.

Chittagong is also well known for the small scale and large scale industries set up in Bangladesh. It is rich in fabrication and in other industrial manufacturing. It is worthy to mention that the only oil refinery and steel mill of Bangladesh is situated in the city of Chittagong. Apart from tourists around the globe, lots of Bangladesh nationals also visit these industries for the sake of their interest and knowledge. Number of school and college managements indulges students to conduct industrial visits to these refineries and industries, as the real world experiences would be acceleration their careers. Hence, Chittagong is a must visit division in Bangladesh for everyone who visits Bangladesh.

Visitors

The tourists visiting Bangladesh prefer to wear light cotton outfits for a major part of a year in Bangladesh as the climate remains warm. Light weight cotton outfits or linen outfits would be the preferable clothing for tourists visiting Bangladesh.

A tour to Bangladesh will be comfortable in all respects as transportation and accommodation facilities are exceedingly comfortable. The capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka is home to the international airport and all international as well as domestic services are well run by the authorities. Bangladesh has airline services to almost every part of the world from Dhaka. The domestic airways and domestic air carriers are responsible to take passengers to any destinations within the country. Some of the star hotels in Dhaka make tourists much more comfortable with their transportation facilities. They pick and drop the tourists to the airports and other destinations.

The city corporations in Bangladesh also operate lots of tour packages for the tourists. Apart from that, lots of well furnished cottages, hotels, duty free shops and restaurants are very tourist friendly, and the policies of Bangladesh authorities regarding tourist interactions are very amicable to visiting parties.

Bangladesh wild life is something spectacular to watch as tourists can see some of the very rare species in this part of the world. The Bangla tiger is absolutely a once in a life time sight to look for and apart from that the boat rides through the Bangladesh lake is a thrilling experience. There's plenty to do here whether you travel in a group or prefer to be the bag packing lonely traveler, the warmth of the people will ensure a great holiday.

About Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the few countries in South Asia, which remains to be explored. Bangladesh has a delicate and distinctive attraction of its own to offer and it is definitely not a tourist haunt like Nepal or India. Bangladesh is like a painter's dream come true with a rich tapestry of colors and texture. The traditional emphasis of the tourist trade has always been on the material facilities offered by a country rather than on its actual charms. This may be a reason why Bangladesh has seldom been highlighted in the World's tourist maps.
It's a land of enormous beauty, hundreds of serpentine rivers, crystal clear water lakes surrounded by ever green hills, luxuriant tropical rain forests, beautiful cascades of green tea gardens, world's largest mangrove forest preserved as World Heritage, home of the Royal Bengal Tiger and the wild lives, warbling of birds in green trees, wind in the paddy fields, abundance of sunshine, world's longest natural sea beach, rich cultural heritage, relics of ancient Buddhist civilizations and colorful tribal lives, - Bangladesh creates an unforgettable impression of a land of peace.
You'll appreciate our culture and the environment. These are not simply sightseeing excursions, but real-time learning experiences. Enjoy an ideal blend of adventure and exploration with comfort and relaxation. Here you find that you are not alone. With us, any place in Bangladesh is a home away from home.

HISTORY: Bangladesh lies on the eastern fringe of the Indian Sub-Continent, and its people have always been great lovers of freedom. As a result, the area has nearly always enjoyed a fair degree of sovereignty during its entire history, sometimes as one state and sometimes as several, with only perfunctory allegiance to the central ruling powers. It became a part of the British Empire in the 18th century. In 1947, when the subcontinent was divided into Pakistan and India, it became a part of Pakistan. When the Bengali nation separated from Pakistan through armed struggle in 1971, Bangladesh became an independent and sovereign country.

LOCATION: Bangladesh lies in the North Eastern part of South Asia and is surrounded by India on the West, North & East. To the South it has the Bay of Bengal and Myanmar to the South East. It sits between 20’34” and 26’36” North Latitude and 88’01” and 92’41” East Longitude.

AREA: 1,44,036 sq. km.

POPULATION: approx. 120 million (Dhaka 10 million)

ETHNIC HERITAGE: The population of Bangladesh is a mixture of Dravidians, Aryans and Mongolians, belonging to the black-haired, dark skinned and short featured Austro/Mongoloid group. Hill tribes have their own distinctive racial features.

CULTURE: Our culture is rich and intermingling; Aryans, Hindu, Mughals, Iranians and colonial Europeans have left their marks in the cultural identity of the people.

CLIMATE: The climate of Bangladesh is subtropical and tropical with temperatures ranging from an average daytime low of 15*C in the cold season to a top of 35*C in the hot season. Annual rainfall varies from 1000 mm in the west to 2500 mm in the south-east and up to 5000 mm in the north-east where tea is grown.

Three-quarters of the annual rainfall occurs between June and September. The 90% to 95% humidity during this season is almost unbearable for some travelers. The humidity remains high all year round producing thick fogs in winter and making chilly nights in the north feel much colder than they are.

Bangladesh has three main seasons: the monsoon or wet season from late May to early October, the cold season from mid October to the end of February and the hot season from mid-March to mid-May. There are two cyclone seasons - May to June and October to November.

BEST SEASON: October to March, when the sun is mild and pleasant, is the best season for a visit. The "Monsoon" season (June to August) also has its own charms.

CURRENCY: The unit is Taka, made up of 100 Paisa. 1 U.S. $ is equivalent to about Tk.51.50 at present.

VISA: Anybody visiting Bangladesh must obtain a visa.

DHAKA: The capital Dhaka, intersected by the river Buriganga, is a sprawling and bustling metropolitan city, has an exciting history and rich cultural heritage. Founded in 1608, the city enjoyed the glory of being the capital of the region when it was successively under the Mughals and the British rule. Dhaka became the country’s capital when Bangladesh emerged as an independent and sovereign country in 1971. Once known as ‘city of 52 bazaars and 53 lanes’ and ‘city of mosques and Muslin’, Dhaka has an amazing blend of Mughal, Victorian and modern architecture as well as many historic relics. The recent spurt in high rise buildings is changing Dhaka’s skyline very fast.

National Anthem of Bangladesh

Amar Shonar Bangla (My Golden Bengal)

My Bengal of gold, I love you
Forever your skies, your air set my heart in tune
as if it were a flute,
In Spring, Oh mother mine, the fragrance from
your mango-groves makes me wild with joy-
Ah, what a thrill!

In Autumn, Oh mother mine,
in the full-blossomes paddy fields,
I have seen spread all over - sweet smiles!
Ah, what a beauty, what shades, what an affection
and what a tenderness!
What a quilt have you spread at the feet of
banyan trees and along the banks of rivers!
Oh mother mine, words from your lips are like
Nectar to my ears!
Ah, what a thrill!
If sadness, Oh mother mine, casts a gloom on your face,
my eyes are filled with tears!

Quick Look Bangladesh

Location: Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India.
Geographic coordinates: 24 00 N, 90 00 E.
Map references: Asia
Area:
total: 144,000 sq km.
land: 133,910 sq km.
water: 10,090 sq km.
Area-comparative: slightly smaller than Iowa.
Land boundaries:
total: 4,246 km
border countries: Burma 193 km, India 4,053 km
Coastline: 580 km.
Maritime claims:
contiguous zone: 18 nm.
Continental shelf: up to the outer limits of the continental margin.
Exclusive economic zone: 200 nm.
Territorial sea: 12 nm.
Climate: tropical; mild winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); humid, warm rainy monsoon (June to October)
Terrain: mostly flat alluvial plain; hilly in southeast.
Elevation extremes:
lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m.
highest point: Keokradong 1,230 m.
Natural resources: natural gas, arable land, and timber.
Land use:
arable land: 61%
permanent crops: 3%
other: 36% (1998 est.)
Irrigated land: 38,440 sq km (1998 est.)
Natural hazards: droughts, cyclones; much of the country routinely flooded during the summer monsoon season.
Environment-current issues: many people are landless and forced to live on and cultivate flood-prone land; limited access to potable water; water-borne diseases prevalent; water pollution especially of fishing areas results from the use of commercial pesticides; intermittent water shortages because of falling water tables in the northern and central parts of the country; soil degradation; deforestation; severe overpopulation.
Environment-international agreements:
party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Transnational Issues
Disputes-international: Only a small portion of the boundary with India remains undelimited; discussions to demarcate the boundary, exchange 162 miniscule enclaves, and allocate divided villages remain stalled; skirmishes, illegal border trafficking, and violence along the border continue; Bangladesh has protested India's attempts to fence off high traffic sections of the porous boundary; Burmese attempts to construct a dam on the border stream in 2001 prompted an armed response halting construction; Burmese Muslim refugees migrate into Bangladesh straining meager resources.

BANGLADESH

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We take advantage of the place as an effective logistics platform for all the expeditions we organized in the country. Bangladesh is very famous for its green mountains and numerous lakes and rivers. Many places, where nature has remained in its original form, will provide you with a unique experience for travelers interested in nature sports, wildlife discovery and fishing games. Throughout all our tours you will experience the Bangladeshi culture, customs and rituals of which have been preserved over the centuries.
Bangladesh at a Glimpse


Bangladesh is a large delta laden with bounties of nature. The borderland along the north-east, east and the south-east is evergreen forested hills with wondrous wildlife.

All her six seasons vibrate with fairs and festivals, mirth and merriment.

Though Bangladesh is one of the world's smallest countries, she has the world's longest sandy sea-beach along the Bay of Bengal at Cox's Bazar and the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest, the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger, sentinel of the south.

Bangladesh is heir to a rich cultural heritage. The archaeological treasures of Mahasthangarh, dating back to 3rd century B.C., the 8th century Paharpur Buddhist Vihara, a world heritage site and Salbana Vihara at Mainamati of the same period and the 15th century sixty-domed grand mosque at Bagerhat, also a world heritage site, the Hindu temples of Chandranath at Sitakund, Adinath at Moheshkhali and Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka bear testimony to its devotional past.

Location and physical Features

Located in the north-eastern part of South Asia, Bangladesh lies between 20°34' and 26°36' north latitude and 88°0 I' and 92 °41' east longitudes. The mighty Himalayas is to the north, while the southern frontier is guarded by the Bay of Bengal. To the west lies the expansive Gangetic plains (west Bengal) of India and on the eastern frontier lies the forest of Myanmar and India (Tripura & Assam Hills). These picturesque geographical boundaries delineate a low lying plain of about 1,47,570 sq. km. criss-crossed by innumerable brooks, rivulets and streams and rivers like the Padma (Ganges), the Brahmaputra Oamuna), the Meghna, the Karnaphuli.

Much of the country's land area has been built up from alluvial deposits brought down by the major rivers. The country is mostly flat except for a range of hills in the south-east. It is characterized by wooded marshy lands and jungles with deep forest regions in Sylhet, Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban Hill Districts, Sundarbans (the world Heritage site), Mymensingh and Tangail.

Bangladesh has a variety of attractions for visitors, tourists and holidaymakers including archaeological sites, historical mosques and monuments, resorts, beaches, anthropological communities, forests, flora and fauna. Bangladesh offers tourists ample opportunities for angling, rowing, jungle trekking, sun and seabathing and above all for being in pristine Nature.

Demography

Bangladesh has a population of 147.4 million making it the most densely populated country of the world. 85% of the population lives in rural areas. Density of population is about 900 per sq. km. There are about 2 million people of 23 tribes. They dwell mostly in Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Bandarban and in parts of northern districts.

Language

The state language and mother tongue is Bangia. English is widely spoken and understood with some young people learning other languages like French, German, Spanish, Japanese etc. for utilizing in their professional fields.

Religion

Bangladesh is a land of religious freedom, harmony and tolerance. People of all castes and creeds live here in perfect harmony. The percentage distribution of population to religions is as follows:

Muslim 88%, Hindus 10%, Christians, Buddhists and others 2%.

Government

The country is officially known as The People's Republic of Bangladesh and has a parliamentary form of Government. The president is the head of the state while the Prime Minister is head of the Government. The country is divided into 6(six) divisions namely Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Barisal, Sylhet and Khulna. There are 64 districts, 464 Upazilla (small administrative unit) and 85,650 villages under the six divisions.

Bangladesh has a 345-seat parliament called Jatiya Sangsad. Three hundred members of Jatiya Sangsad are directly elected by the electoral college and 45 seats are reserved for women, nominated proportionately by the members of different parties in parliament. They are designated as Member of the Parliament.

Economy

The economy is characterized by a large subsistence agricultural sector, which contributes to some 85% of the country's population and a small modern industrial sector. The total cultivable area is around 24 million acres and there are a little more than 15 million cultivators. Tea, leather, readymade garments, frozen shrimp, jute and jute products are major foreign exchange earners. Export of handicrafts is booming fast. Remittances from Bangladeshis employed abroad are also contributing significantly towards foreign exchange earnings.