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Prepared By:Prepared By:Md. Mohammad. Sharfuddin BhuiyanId# 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: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 Dhaka are:

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Mosque : Seven domed Mosque (17th century)Baitul Mukarram National Mosque,Star Mosque(18th century).

Hindu Temples : Dhakeshwari Temple Ramkri-shna 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.

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Chittagong: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: 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: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 attra-

ction 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: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 TravelerFacts 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 meningitisTime: GMT/UTC plus six hoursElectricity: 220 volts, 50HzTourism: 115,000 visitors in 1990

When to Go: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: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. Express and non-stop services are available to principal towns from different places.

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Accommodation: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: 880-2-8117235, Phone: 880-2-8119192, 8117855-9 or any Tourist Information Centre.

FoodFoodWestern 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.

Hotel expence:  

ROOM CATEGORY RACK RATES

Standard Single/Double US$ 141

Executive Single/Double US$ 148

Deluxe Single/Double US$ 170

Junior Suite Single/Double US$ 196

Executive SuiteSingle/Double

US$ 230

Deluxe Suite Single/Double US$ 281

Extra Bed US$ 15

Meal RatesBreakfast-BuffetLuncheon-BuffetDinner-Buffet

US$ 8 US$ 10 US$ 15

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