Prepared By:
Md. Mohammad. Sharfuddin Bhuiyan
Id# 100038103
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Despite being the world's most crowded country,
rural Bangladesh feels relaxed, spacious and friendly:
travellers from India have been agreeably surprised
to find border officials offering them cups of tea rather
than reams of forms to fill in. Facilities are limited but
if you have an independent streak, it's definitely worth
avoiding the crowds heading to India and Nepal and
following the old slogan of Bangladesh's tourist body:
'Come to Bangladesh before the tourists'.
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Dhaka:
The capital city of Bangladesh sits on the north bank of the bustling
Buriganga River, roughly in the center of the country. If you've arrived in
Dhaka from South-East Asia, you'll probably be struck by the lack of hype
and commercial activity.
Dhaka's premier attraction is Lalbagh Fort, an unfinished fort dating from
1678 located in the Old City. The area also contains a couple of attractive
mosques, including Hussain Dalan. The National Museum is north of the
Old City in the old European zone known as Modern City. It has
fascinating displays of Bangladesh's Hindu, Buddhist and Moghul past
and an extensive collection of fine folk art and handicrafts. It is the centre
of industrial, commercial, cultural, educational and political activities for
Bangladesh. Rickshaws (tricycle) on the city streets are common
attractions for the visitors. Some of the outstanding tourist attractions of
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Dhaka are:
Mosque : Seven domed Mosque (17th century)
Baitul Mukarram National Mosque,Star Mosque
(18th century).
Hindu Temples : Dhakeshwari Temple Ramkrishna Mission.
National Memorial : Located at Savar, 35, km. from
Dhaka city. The memorial designed by architect
Moinul Hossein, is dedicated to the sacred
memory of people who fought for independence
in 1971.
Lalbagh Fort : It was built in 1678 by Prince
Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor
Aurangazeb. Outstanding among the
monuments of the Lelbagh are the tomb of Pari
Bibi (Fairy lady), Lalbagh Mosque, Audience Hall
and Hammam of Nawab Shaista Khan now
housing a museum.
and also shahid minar, sonargon, picnic spots,
clubs, institue of arts and crafs are place to visit.
More:-
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Chittagong:
The second largest city in Bangladesh sits on the bank of the
Karnapuli River and has an interesting old waterfront area
known as Sadarghat which reflects the importance of river
trade to the city's growth. Nearby is the old Portuguese
enclave of Paterghatta which remains mostly Christian. The
Shahi Jama-e-Masjid and Qadam Mubarak Mosque are two
of the most impressive buildings in the city.
Cox's Bazar:
Bangladesh's only beach resort is near the Myanmar border
in an area where Rohingya refugees have settled to escape
persecution in Myanmar. It includes Himacheri Beach and
Inani Beach.
Mainimati Ruins:
Famous as an important centre of Buddhist culture from the
7th to 12th centuries, the buildings excavated here were made
wholly of baked bricks.
Kaptai:
A pleasant and picturesque drive of 64 km. from Chittagong
brings you to a huge expanse of emerald and blue water
ringed with tropical forest. It is the famous man-made Kaptai
lake (680 sq. km) formed by damming the Karnaphuli river.
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Khulna:
khulna is another big city of Bangladesh. It is close to India and
at the south is the Bay of Bangal.
Sundarbans National Park:
The Sundarbans are the largest littoral mangrove belt in the
world, stretching 80km (50mi) into the Bangladeshi hinterland
from the coast. The forests aren't just mangrove swamps though,
they include some of the last remaining stands of the mighty
jungles.It Sundarbans cover an area of 38,500 sq km, of which
about one-third is covered in water.
Sylhet:
The greater Sylhet is the widely hilly district in the country. Nestled
in the picturesque Surma Valley ambits scenic tea plantations and
lush green tropical forests, it is a prime attraction for all tourists.
Madhabkunda:
Madhabkunda is the largest waterfall in Bangladesh. It’s outer
atmosphere is very much lucricative to the tourist. Every year
thousands of tourist visit Madabkunda & enjoy it’s beautiness.
Madabkunda situated in the northeast area & about 350 Km
distance from Dhaka city .More over there are lots of place to visit.
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Culture:
The Bengal region has a multifaceted folk heritage, enriched by
its ancient animist, Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim roots. Weaving,
pottery and terracotta sculpture are some of the earliest forms of
artistic expression. The best known literature of Bangladesh is the
work of the great Bengali poets Rabindranath Tagore and Nasrul
Islam, though these giants have been overshadowed recently by
the furore over the writings of Taslima Nasreen who has received
death threats from Muslim fundamentalists for her outspoken
critiques of Islam's oppression of women. Folk theatre is common
at the village level and usually takes place during harvest time or
at melas (village fairs). There are many folk dances, but classical
dance is largely borrowed from Indian models and is frowned
upon by the more severe religious leaders.
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Facts for the Traveler
Visas: Bangladesh visas are valid for six months from the date of issue and are
good for stays of one or three months.
Health risks: Cholera, dysentery, hepatitis, malaria and meningococcal
meningitis
Time: GMT/UTC plus six hours
Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz
Tourism: 115,000 visitors in 1990
When to Go:
The best time to visit Bangladesh is in the cold season, from October to February,
when the weather is dry and fresh. Avoid April when humidity and heat gang up
to make conditions intolerable.
Money & Costs:
Currency: Taka( 61 Taka= US$ 1 Dollar )
Budget(meal): US$0.50-$2 Mid-range: US$2-5 Top-end: US$5 and upwards
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Air: Bangladesh can be reached by air from any part of the world. Biman,
Bangladesh airlines connects Dhaka with 27 major cities of the world. Abu
Dhabi, Amsterdam, Athens, Bangkok, Bombay, Calcutta, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah,
Karachi, Kathmandu, Kualalumpur, London, Muscat, Dhahran, Baghdad,
Kuwait, Yangoon, Rome, Tripoli, Tokyo, Singapore, Baharin, Frankfurt, Ho
Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Sarjah, Seoul, Riyadh and Delhi.
Biman, Bangladesh Airlines also connects Dhaka with Chittagong, Jessore,
Cox's Bazar, Rajshahi Saidpur and Sylhet in its 7 domestic routes. (Biman,
Bangladesh Airlines, Ph: 9560151-9; Enquiry & Reservations).
Rail: The Bangladesh Railway provides an efficient service to places of
interest such as Chittagong, Sylhet, Khulna, Mymensingh, Bogra, Rajshahi,
Dinajpur starting from Dhaka. The inter-city Express Service is available to
and from important cities at cheap fares.
River : Country-Made boats are the most widely used carrier one can see in
the river and rivulets. The landscape of Bangladesh is dominated by about 250
rivers which flow essentially north-sourth. Wherever there is a river and a
village, a launch or steamer will ply for trade. A journey by Rocket Steamer
service from Dhaka (Sadarghat) to Khulna, the gateway to Sundarbans is a
rewarding experience.
Bus/Coach Services: Road transport in Bangladesh is predominantly a
private sector affair. Rates are among the cheapest in the world. Express9 and
non-stop services are available to principal towns from different places.
Hotel expence:
Accommodation:
Tourist Hotel: Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation the National
tourism Organization Operates Number of Modern hotels, motels and
cottages throughout the country. International standard hotels are
available in Dhaka, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. For booking of
Parjatan accommodation one may contact Central Reservation,
Parjatan Head Office, 233 Airport Road, Tejgaon, Dhaka, Fax: 880-28117235, Phone: 880-2-8119192, 8117855-9 or any Tourist Information
Centre.
Food
ROOM CATEGORY
RACK RATES
Western food is available in all
major hotels and most of the big
restaurants in import cities. But
local dishes are far better and
more exotic. Curries of many kinds
around, cooked with proper spices
and powder.
Standard Single/Double
US$ 141
Executive Single/Double
US$ 148
Deluxe Single/Double
US$ 170
Junior Suite Single/Double
US$ 196
Executive Suite
Single/Double
US$ 230
Deluxe Suite Single/Double
US$ 281
Extra Bed
US$ 15
Meal Rates
Breakfast-Buffet
Luncheon-Buffet
Dinner-Buffet
US$ 8
US$ 10
US$ 15
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