About Dhaka

ABOUT DHAKA

Situated on the bank of the River Buriganga, Dhaka is the national capital. Founded in 1608 AD as the seat of the imperial Mughal Viceroys of Bangal, is known over centuries for its silk, Muslim and pearls. Being an old city, Dhaka has many potential  tourism sites to offer which include numerous Sultani, Mughal and Colonial establishments, river fronts, recently developed (before and after the liberation war of 1971) sites and surroundings etc. The National Park at Gazipur, Sonargaon (one of the oldest capital of Bangladesh), are situated 25 Km away from Dhaka.

Chittagong Hill Tracts

CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS

There are three hilly Districts of Chittagong Division. The Districts is Rangamati, Khgrachari and Bandarban. The Chittagong hill tracts offer diversified tourist attractions ranging from fascinating tribal life, tropical evergreen forest, blue lakes and picturesque valleys. However, many of the attractions have remained virtually inaccessible. The average height of picks is around 1220 m.

Sundarban

Sundarban is  one of the  biggest mangrove forests in the world. Sundarban has a great importance in Bangladesh tourism. It plays an important economic role in Bangladesh economy. A large number of foreign people come of visit this natural mangrove forest in Bangladesh. The area of the Sundarban is about 6000Sq.Km. according to common information about Sundarban. According to forest limits north Bagerhat, Khulna and Satkhira districts, Sought-Bay of Bengal, East-Bales war  river, Perojpur, Barisal district and west-Raimangal and Hariabhanga rivers which partially form Bangladesh boundary with West Bangla in India. Different kinds of natural beauties are seen the sundarban. Among them  Royal Bengal Tiger. Wildlife viewing, nature study, meeting fisherman, woodcutters, honey-collectors, peace and tranquility in the wilderness, the world’s largest mangrove forest, spotted deer and revering beauty are referable. It is estimated that there are now 400 Royal Bengal Tigers and about 30000 spotted deer in the Sndarban. Besides different species of  birds mammals, insets, reptiles and fisher. Over 120 species of fish and over 260 species of birds have been recorded in the Sundarbans. The Sundarban is the central loving and magnificent point of the poet, novelist, dramatist and beauty lovers. Thousands of charming streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have increased its glamour. Not only Royal Bengal Tiger of natural scene but also spotted deer, crocodile, jungle, fowl, wild boar, lizard, monkeys are the natural beauties of the Sundarbans Migratory flock of foreign ducks, golpaita, fuel wood, honey, shell and fish also add to the natural beauty of the Sundarban. People generally come to visit the Sundarban by air, road or rocket, steamer, boat to Khulna the gateway to the Sundarban. The main tourist spots in Sundarbans are Karamjol, Kotka, Kochikhali, Hironpoint and Mandarbaria. In conclusion it is to be said that Sundarban is the pride of Bangladesh.

The Jamuna Multi-Purpose Bridge

The Jamuna Multi-Purpose Bridge over the mighty river Jamuna in Bangladesh is a triumph of modern engineering and technological skills. 4.8 Kilometres long and 18.5 metres wide, this  bridge which connect the districts of Tangail and Sirajganj is the longest evers in Bangladesh and the eleventh largest in the whole world. The main bridge was constructed by the Hyundai Construction Co. of South Korea. About 15,000 people worked for four years to build this gigantic bridge. The bridge is connected with a 15.3 Km. approach road on the east and another of 14.4 Km. on the west has 50 pillars and 49 spans. Each of its 121 piles has and average depth of 83 meters to guarantee the strength and durability. The total cost of this huge structure was more than seven hundred million US dollars which came jointly from the Bangladesh government, the World Bank The Asia Development Bank and Japan. Apart from railway and motorway communication, this multipurpose bridge will also facilitate gas, electricity and telecommunication lines between the two parts of the country.

Sangasad Bhaban (Parliament House)

The Sangasad Bhaban (Parliament House) at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka is a wander of modern architecture and technology. It is one of the largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in the world. Originally designed by the famous American architect Louis I. Khan, this 155 feet hight 9-storey building is surrounded by an artificial lake called the Crescent Lake. The main section is hidden behind a strong outer covering with circular and triangular openings.

The structure has 1605 doors, 335 windows, 365 ventilators and corridors totaling to a bewildering length of 41.6 Km. One could easily get lost in these deceptive corridors. The house has 354 seats for MPs, 56 for guests, 40 for journalists and 430 for spectators. It has also three party rooms each of which can seat 153 people. The whole place is air-conditioned and includes all modern amenities. Although construction work on this structure started in 1964, it was finally inaugurated in 1982 and the first parliamentary session was held on 15 February the same year. Being a highly complex structure, its annual maintenance cost in about 50 million taka.

Cox's Bazar

Cox’s Bazar

Cox’s Bazar is a charming town which is known for its wide sandy beach. Its length 120Km located at south Chittagong. It is also known as “Panowa” which means “Yellow flower”. Its once another old name was “Palongkee”. Its modern name is Cox’s Bazar which is accordance with the name of Captain Cox (died 1799). He served as an officer in British India. He became the popular leading point of the people for his good deeds and good service. He kept an important role in rehabilitation work. As a result, according to his name the market is known as Cox’s Bazar at present. 

                        Cox’s Bazar is one of the surprising and famous tourist spots in Bangladesh Uncounted numbers of foreigners and Bangladesh people come to visit this coastal city every year. As a result, a large number of hotels, guest houses and hotels have been built in the city and costal area. At present it is considered as an economic source of revenue from foreign exchanges.

Narail

Narail is a district in South-western Bangladesh. It is a part of the Khulna Division.Is bounded by Magura District on the north, Khulna District on the south, Faridpur District and Gopalganj District on the east, and by Jessore District on the west. Administration Narail district was established in 1984 with an area of 990.23 km². It 4 upazilas, 37 union parishads, and 649 villages. The upazilas are Narail Sadar, Kalia, Lohagara and Naragati. Municipalities are Narail Sadar and Kalia. Archaeological heritage and relics Mosque at Village Goalbathan (1654), Kadamtala Mosque, Ghazir Dargah at Naldi,  homestead of Raja Keshab Roy at Wazirpur, Radha Govinda Mandir at Jorbangla (eighteenth century), Kalibari at Laxmipasha, Math at Baradia of Nisinathtala & Bhadaghat.

There are four picnic-spot in district.

1. Chitraresort (Narail Sadar)

2. Nerebeli picnic spot ( Lohagara)

3. Shopno bethi ( Lohagara)

4. Orunima eqo-park (Kalia)