St. Martins Island-Bangladesh

St. Martin (Island) is the only coral island in Bangladesh a small island St. Martin is in the northeast part of the Bay of Bengal, about 9 km south of the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula.

It is about 8 km west of the northwest coast of Myanmar at the mouth of the Naf River. Also called (The local name) "Narical Gingira", also spelled "Narikel Janjina/Jinjera" and has an extension named Chera Dwip.

St. Martin's Island is very popular tourist spot. Now, 3 (three) shipping liners run Everyday trips to the

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Lawachora National Park

Lawchara National Park is one of those few protected areas in Bangladesh where you can watch Hoolock Gibons.

It is basically a plantation raised during 1920's for timber production by converting the years, the plantation has taken a structure very similar to natural forests and supports wildlife of different kinds. The park is

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Madhabkunda Waterfall: The Unique Beauty of the Waterfall

A three-hour drive southeast of sylhet (and eqally accessible from Srimangal by road and rail). and a 3Km rickshaw ride from Dakshinbagh train station, This is the famous waterfall of Bangladesh. It is popular with busloads of Bangladeshi tourists and their truckloads of litter. You may also be able to find some elephants, which are still being used to haul huge logs, In this general area. There's a Parjatan tourist spot nearby, with a restaurant, picnic area and toilet facilities.

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Srimongal

Bangladeshi high quality tea exports around the world. and tea productions from sylhet and srimongal. So, Everybody say Srimongal the tea capital of Bangladesh. Both sylhet and srimongal are very popular tourist attractions. Srimongal is not for tea but also popular for nature and forests with beauty.

Here you will see
1) Endless green hills
2) Rubber garden
3) The lake
4) The rejuvenating Madhobkhunda Waterfall that is located at Jaflong
5) The Lawachara Forest

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Satgambuj Mosque

A stately fabricated 15th century momuments at Bagerhat, Khulna is one of the world heritage sites of Bangladesh. It was built by Turkish saint khan jahan Ali, the earlist torch bearer of Islam in the south. Satgambuj Mosque is a big beautiful building. The mosque is beautifully decorated. It is said it was used as a mosque by Ph. Khan jahan. The mosque has great attraction for the tourists and visitors.

There is a big dighi near the Satgambuj Mosque. This dighi is called the Ghora Dighi, It is said that a horse was made to run before digging the Dighi. The horse ran straight and stood covering a certain distance. This distance was accepted as the length of the Dighi. That is why the Dihi is called Ghora Dighi.

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Botanical Garden

Located at Mirpur, near the Dhaka Zoo, a serene place away the main city, dazzling with nature's opulence.

Spread over an area of 205 acres of land it has a collection of nearly 100 species of local and foreign plants. Outstanding attractions are the hundreds of varieties of roses, the multitude of types of bamboo in the bamboo groves, the sandal wood and old banyan trees

Botanical Garden Location: Mirpur, Dhaka, Close Days: None Visiting Hours: During March-November from 9am-5pm and during December-February 9am-4.30pm. Entry Fee: tk.5/Entrans (Adult) and tk.2/Entrants (Child); tk.3/ Entrants (Members of any study tour with prior permission from authority) Tel: 8033292

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Wonders of Dulahazra

 location > dulahazra safari park/cox's bazar

Wonders of Dulahazra 

Every forest rest house has its own story to tell. Whether it is inside dense forest or on the edge of the woodland, one must feel the isolation while sitting in the rest house in the evening.
As the sun went down, birds of different colours, sizes and shapes passed over

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The Hilly Bangladesh

Three consecutive holidays were ahead from February 21 to 23. I sat over a map and chalked out a plan to take a detour of the hill districts. I phoned Shaer to arrange a vehicle. Shaer requested few friends and Monzoor responded quickly.

On February 21 morning Monzoor and his wife Jesmine picked me up from Kakali, Banani area. We picked up Shaer, Mimi, Meesham and Shaeri. At Zatrabari, we met a huge traffic jam. All holidaymakers were rushing out of the capital. We halted in front of the Nurjahan Restaurant at Comilla to take breakfast of paratha and beef bhuna.

The weather was pleasant. We took a left turn at Baroihut and right turn at Karerhut. Once we entered the hilly area our companions were thrilled. The driver was new in this terrain, which worried me a little. Soon the driver got acclimatized.

We reached Ramgarh at around 1300 hours. We visited the BDR (Bangladesh Rifles) founding site, had a cozy rest and a cup of tea at Ramgarh BDR

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The temple at last

Ada Chai forest station looked forlorn in this deep forest -- an outstation with a pale existence. We walked down a long wooden pier that had developed gaping holes through its rotten wood planks. At the end of it was the wooden station its planks blacked by continuous rain, damp, musty smell hanging in the air. The lanterns could hardly beat the gloom of the gathering dusk as we entered the ramshackle station. The dampness enters your inside and you feel dizzy. I was taken aback by the unbelievably sorry living condition of the foresters.
What surprised me more was the backyard of the station. A long pier about ten feet above the ground had

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Naturally Narail

WE were supposed to visit Narail months ago. But then many moons moaned by and all our plans collapsed one after another for one reason or another. Finally when we found time, it began with a disaster.
On a perfectly nice winter morning, we parked our car at the Mawa police station for two nights and went over to the speedboat terminal. On the other side of the Padma would wait a microbus. This arrangement would have been the quickest to Narail. With a heavy backpack and the jacket wrapped round my hand, I first stepped

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Cambodia by Bicycle

"Whenever you see three Cambodians, remember the fourth one who was killed by the Khmer Rouge.” A friend shared this sobering thought on the eve of a special adventure I was about to embark on: a bicycling trip from Bangkok to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. While this undercurrent of sadness was a part of the trip, my adventure was also filled with unexpected challenges, friendly people, and awe at seeing the magnificent ruins at Angkor.

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Fay's lake

Foy's Lake, famous for its picturesque beauty, has become a world class family amusement zone in Bangladesh. Realizing the true potential of Foy's lake and to utilize its potential of Foy's Lake and to utilize its 

potential, Bangladesh parjatan corporation leased the Lake to concord group renowned for its development of amusement facilities in Bangladesh. The place now draws more

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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre (Which was Bhashani Novo Theatre / Vasani Novo Theater)

How would it be if all the galaxies, planets and asteroids were brought about in a room, just before one's eyes, where one.....

could watch their movements in a lively image? It would be an absolutely thrilling experience no doubt, The development of modern science and technology has finally enabled us to experience just that in our own country. Recently, the 'Space Theatre' at the turning point of Bijoy Sorani, Dhaka has undergone . Its completion. The Ministry of Science, Information and communication Technology in Bangladesh built the theatre under a Development Project. The architectural design was also provided by the ministry.

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Nawab Palace, Dhanbari, Tangail

The Royal Resort is the first heritage resort and only one of ots Kinds in Bangladesh.

This beautiful heritage resort located at Dhanbari, Tangail that has the palaces of the Dhanbari Nawabs is only 150 Km. from the Dhaka city on the Tangail - Jamalpur highway. Picnics, Extended tours, corporate conference, seminars are arranged for groups or individuals at Royal Resort. Tourists are welcome to enjoy the royal experience within a secured environment. From the Resort tourists can visit the Tribal Area, Rubber and Pineapple plantations, Nation Park, Magnificent madhupur Forest , and the jamuna Multipurpose Bridge.

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Jamuna Bridge / Bangabandhu Bridge

Jamuna is one of the three main rivers of Bangladesh. It separated the northern part of the country from the rest of Bangladesh. Thus there was a communication gaps which existed with all its disadvantages. To bridge the gap, a decision was taken for construction of a bridge in 1966. And this dream and decision has now become a thing of reality .

The actual Physical Work of the bridge began on October 16,1994. It took 889 days to complete the bridge. During this period 18 lakh laboures worked hard day and night to complete the bridge. More than two thousand foreigners including engineers, technicians, supervisitors and labourers worked. They were from U.S.A, U.K. , Holland, Germany , France, Italy, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Sree Lanka.

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National Memorial

The National Memorial at Savar is a symbol of the nation's respect for the martyrs of the war of Liberation.

It is built with Concrete, but made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured but it stands for an achievement which is immeasurable. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid their lives so that we may stand upright, in honor and dignity, amongst the nations of the world. Most prominently visible is the 150 feet tower that stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide.

There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. The foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the liberation war will be kept museum. They will ever remind our countrymen and all who would come to visit the museum of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people .

Here also will be clear warning to all oppressors that the weapons of freedom need not be very big. The will of people prevails, for man is born to be free. The most moving sight of the complex is the graves we bow down our heads in respect, as the towards soar symbolizing the loftiness of their sprite.

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Sonargaon

Sonargaon was a playground of mercantile civilization of the 18th century rulers and then the Muslim rulers of Bengal. One may still see the relic of that civilization there. You will see the ruined building and other things of art and crafts. You can spent night there.

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Parliament House (Miracle Building of Bangladesh)

Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House of Bangladesh) is one of the twentieth century’s utmost architectural structures. Famous architect Louis Kahn designed this stunning building.

It was made of mostly concrete and marble showing a rich blend of ancient and modern architecture. Use of different geometrical shape and floating outlook are some unique attractions of this glorious creation.But sad to say, this superb piece of architectural work often found unseen and overlooked. It looks Like the Taj Mahal & amazing seen from afarnoon.

Local people of our country called it “Sangshod Vaban”. It will be better if you can hire a "Rickshaw" and go around it. The best time to visit is Obviously in the day time but you can come at night here also. Every day many visitors come here.

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Welcome to National Museum

Established as Dhaka National Museum in 1913. It has been renamed as the National Museum and was shifted to its new building at Shahbag in 1983. It is a four storied building and has forty galleries under four departments, namely, (1) Natural History, (2) History and Classical Art, (3) Ethnography and Decorative Art and Contemporary Art and world Civilization.

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National Botanical Garden

Located at Mirpur, near the Dhaka Zoo, a serene place away the main city, dazzling with nature's opulence.

Spread over an area of 205 acres of land it has a collection of nearly 100 species of local and foreign plants. Outstanding attractions are the hundreds of varieties of roses, the multitude of types of bamboo in the bamboo groves, the sandal wood and old banyan trees......

CONTACT INFORMATION

Botanical Garden
Location: Mirpur, Dhaka,
Close Days: None
Visiting Hours: During March-November from 9am-5pm and
during December-February 9am-4.30pm.
Entry Fee: tk.5/Entrans (Adult) and tk.2/Entrants (Child); tk.3/
Entrants (Members of any study tour with prior
permission from authority)
Tel: 8033292

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National Zoo

At first I went into the shed in which the monkeys were. Before I could get near them I could hear their chattering.

They were jumping from one bar to another. I liked their performances and gave them a whole bunch of plantains. My attention was next drawn to the cage in which there were two big snakes. They seemed to be asleep. The sight of the snakes made my blood creep.

Then I turned my eyes from them at a porcupine. I then saw some deer whose beautiful eyes attracted me. I turned away from them to the place where the tigers were held in a cage. They greeted me and many others with loud growls. They impressed me with their majesty. I felt rather happy when I visited the birds. They were of various colors and shapes. They were large in number. I saw two crocodiles kept in a small pond. I also saw a gorilla. I also visited some other beasts and water animals. I was beside myself with joy. I spent several hours. There were some fast food shops. I took light refreshment. The environment was calm and quiet. The natural scenery of our national Zoo is very beautiful.

Location: Mirpur, Dhaka,
Close Days: Sunday but if there is any government Holiday on
Sunday then it remains opened that day.
Visiting Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm from September-
October and March-April; 8am-6.30pm from May-
August and 8am-5pm from November-February
Entry Fee: tk.10/entrants [50-100% discount for study team of educational institute, orphanage and mental & physical  disable peoples group]
Tel: 8035035, 9002020, 9002738, 9003252

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The Ahsan Manjil

The Ahsan Manjil On the bank of river Buriganga in Dhaka the pink majestic Ahsan Manzil has been renovated and turned into a museum recently.
 

It is an epitome of the nations rich cultural heritage. It is the home of the Nawab of Dhaka and a silent spectator to many events.Todays renovated Ahsan Manzil is a monument of immense historical beauty. It has 31 rooms with a huge dome atop which can be seen from miles around. It now has 24 galleries in 31 rooms displaying portraits, furniture and household articles and utensils used by the Nawab.

Ahsan Manjil
Information Officers (According to the Information Right Act. 2009)
2) Ahsan Manzil Museum , Dhaka
Dr. Mohd. Alamgir
Deputy Keeper
Phone : +880-2-7391122
Entry Fee for single entry: BDT 2.00(two) only
April to September
Saturday to Wednesday : 10:30 to 17:30
October to March
Saturday to Wednesday : 09:30 to 16:30
Friday : 15:30 to 19:30

Holidays :
Thursday and Government holidays.

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