A Guide to Explore the Beautiful Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a South Asian nation of luxuriant greenery and numerous waterways. It’s Padma, Meghna and Jamuna Rivers make fruitful alluvial fields. On the southern coast, the Sundarbans, a tremendous mangrove forest, is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.

 

Here we listed some important things you must do or see in the Beautiful Bangladesh.

 

 

Historical Places:

If you visit Bangladesh, there are a lot of things to do. You can explore the historical places of Bangladesh. Bangladesh is enriched with natural beauties and historical establishments. It has its two thousand years history. Below are the list of most famous Historical places of Bangladesh.

1. Ahsan Manzil – Dhaka
2. Central Shaheed Minar at Dhaka
3. Curzon Hall, University of Dhaka
4. The tomb of Bibi Pari, located in the center of Lalbagh Fort, Dhaka
5. Shah Paran Darga Sharif, Sylhet
6. Hazrat Shahjalal Mazar Sharif, Sylhet
7. The Gour Gobinda Fort, Sylhet
8. Shat Gumbad/Gambuj Mosque, Bagerhat, Khulna
9. Mainamati, famous Buddhist archaeological site, Comilla
10. Mahasthangarh, Bogra
11. Paharpur Buddhist temple, Naogaon
12. Kantajew Temple, Dinajpur
13. Liberation War Museum, Dhaka

Most Attractive Places in Bangladesh:

Bangladesh is a natural beauty. Along with the nature, there are lots of temples, national memorial monuments are the main attraction of Bangladesh. Explore the list below:

 

1. Baitul Mukarram Mosque
2. Dhakeshwari Temple
3. National Martyrs’ Memorial monument “Jatiyo Sriti Shoudho”.
4. The National Parliament House
5. National Museum
6. Sundarban, Khulna
7. The longest beach in the world, Cox’s Bazar
8. Coral Island, St. Martin’s Island
9. Boga Lake, Bandarban
10. Nilgiri, Bandarban
11. Nilachal, Bandarban
12. Jaflong, Sylhet City
13. Madhabkunda Waterfall, Sylhet
14. Kuakata, Potuakhali
15. Lowacherra National Park (Sreemangal), Sylhet
16. Bichnakandi, Sylhet
17. Ratargul Swamp Forest, Sylhet
18. Sajek Valley, Khagrachari
19. Inani Beach, Cox’s Bazar
20. Kaptai Lake, Chittagong
21. Alutila Cave, Khagrachari
22. Sangu River, Bandarban
23. Parjatan Hanging Bridge, Rangamati
24. Patenga Beach, Chittagong City
25. Shuvolong Waterfalls, Rangamati
26. Himchori, Cox’s Bazar
27. Karnaphuli River, Chittagong City
28. Neval Beach, Chittagong City
29. Foy’s Lake, Chittagong City
30. Richhang Falls, Khagrachari
31. Dulahazra Safari Park, Chittagong City

Fair & Festival:

Fair & Festival is a common Bangladeshi specialty, held throughout the year with great zeal and zest. If you are in Bangladesh, you must see the most common religious, traditional, national and tribal festivals all over the year. Let’s check the most common festivals:

 

1. Eid-ul-Fitr
2. Eid-ul-Azha
3. Durga Puja
4. Holi festival
5. Buddha Purnima
6. Christmas
7. Independence Day (on 26th March)
8. Victory Day (on 16th December)
9. International Mother Language Day (on 21st February)
10. National Mourning Day (15th August)
11. Pahela Baishakh
12. Dubla Rash Mela
13. Shakrain Festival
14. Lalon Mela
15. Fair of Ashwin Sankranti
16. Fair of Ghoshbila
17. Kothin Chibor Dan Utsab
18. Langalbandh Fair
19. Shib Chaturdashi Fair
20. Gurpukur Fair
21. Golakandail Fair
22. Fair of Adinath
23. Rabindra & Nazrul Jayanti
24. Amor Ekushey Boi Mela (Book Fair)

Food Habits and Varieties of Bangladesh:

Each nation has its own tradition of nourishment’s. Bangladesh has likewise the same. In the feeling of nourishment practice, Bangladesh is influenced by the territorial varieties of her history. Let’s check the Food Habits and Varieties of Bangladesh:

1. Breakfast:

• Paratha
• Naan
• Bean curry
• Vegetables
• Omelet

 

2. Lunch & Dinner:

• Rice
• Beef curry
• Fish curry
• Chicken curry
• Shrimp curry
• Lentil soup
• Red leaf curry
• Mix vegetables
• Bhorta (mashed vegetables or dried fish with spices)
• Grilled Chicken
• Biriyani
• Boorhani
• Khichuri
• Shish Kebab

 

3. Desert:

• Semai
• Faluda
• Yoghurt
• Sweets etc.

 

4. Beverages:

• Prepared tea (Most popular)
• Lassi
• Sugarcane juice
• Lime and date juice
• Green coconut water

 

5. Snacks:

• Singara
• Fuchka
• Somosa
• Chotpoti
• Pitha
• Jilapi
• Pyaju
• Halim
• Chop
• Chow mein

Traditional Attire of Bangladesh:

Traditional Attire of Bangladesh is variegated in its nature and also unique as compared to other neighboring countries. Bangladeshi woman wear sharee (National wear), Salwar kameez, Frock etc. Mens most common wearing’s are Punjabi, lungi, shirt, t-shirts, jeans. Girls use nose pierce after getting married and also use mehedi, churi, teep in different festivals.

 

Souvenirs:

You can take souvenirs like local snacks or traditional crafts from Bangladesh by strolling around shopping centers, take look at stores besides streets. Let’s find unique Bangladeshi souvenirs:

1. Food items:

• Tea bags
• Chanachur
• Jhal muri
• Lassi can
• Mango juice bottle
• Mango bar packet
• Mango candy
• Aachar (Bangladeshi pickle)
• Spice mix
• Biscuits

 

2. Traditional Items:

• Nokshi katha
• Gamcha (thin cotton towel)
• Pakha (Traditional fan)
• Jute Bag
• Coaster with Nokshi katha design
• Small rickshaw toy
• Accessory box
• Pottery
• Mug cup with Bangla letter.
• Bracelet
• Soap
• Mobile bag
• Bag
• Pen case
• Book mark rickshaw design
• T-shirt with rickshaw design
• Scarf

 

By now, you might have a good idea about Bangladesh. If you are interested to know more, please check the Handbook by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation. This will help you explore the beautiful Bangladesh with great images and excellent guidelines.