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When considering the travel destination options in Asia not many people consider Bangladesh as an attractive destination. This is owing to the fact that Bangladesh’s neighbor’s India and the South East Asian countries take precedence as being better options. Wrecked by natural calamities including floods and hurricanes is the picture that travelers generally conjure up when they think of Bangladesh. This small, bamboo and palms covered quaint country has plenty of options of amaze and surprise you. with a wide array of cultures, religions and rituals Bangladesh is touted as being one of the few countries existing in the world where many religions exist together in mutual harmony and peace. A trip to Bangladesh will introduce you to the large hearted natives of this land and you will be taken aback by the kind generosity, hospitality and kindness that the Bangladeshi’s are known for. A holiday in Bangladesh will provide you a glimpse of this broad minded country which lives on its passion for culture, food and football. With its mosques, muslins, rivers and rituals there is so much about Bangladesh which can be experienced only when one visits this mysterious country.

When India was under the British rule Bangladesh was a part of the state of Bengal in India. Falling prey to the mal intentions of the British who used their ‘divide and rule’ policy and subsequently Bangladesh was divided into east and west Bangladesh. The present day Bangladesh was then East Bangladesh. This division was done on the basis of religious and economic divide prevalent in the region. East Bangladesh had a predominant Muslim population while West Bangladesh had Hindu locals. Prior to 1947 when India gained independence from the British the country was partitioned to give birth to the country of Pakistan. Since Pakistan was a Muslim dominated country therefore the control of East Bangladesh went over to Pakistan and was renamed as East Pakistan. The governance and control over this region was under the hands of Pakistan. Over a period of time resentment started to boil within East Pakistan and the region demanded independence. It was not until 1971 that this region gained independence and was now named as Bangladesh.  But life has not been easy in the country prior to its independence. Bangladesh has been continuously reeling under the effects of coups, emergencies and other political instabilities.

The capital city of Bangladesh is Dhaka and it has been able to attract tourists from around the world. The part of this city which attracts most travelers is its older section particularly the areas of Badam tole and Sadarghat which are located between the two water transport terminals and are flocked to get a sense of the river life prevalent here. Also located near the waterfront is the fascinating pink coloured palace of Ehsan Manzil. Situated in the old city is also the unfinished fort called the LalBagh Fort which manages to attract holiday tourists in hordes. The next popular city of Bangladesh is Chittagong which is due to the presence of the mosques of Shahi Jama-e-Masjid and the Qadam Mubarak mosque. The ethnological museum situated in this city is also popular with travelers on a trip to Bangladesh. Located within a range of low hills in the south eastern side of Dhaka are the Manimati ruins. These ruins are the testimony of a thriving Buddhist centre situated here dating back from the 7th to the 12th century.  Touted to be the ‘Tourist capital’ of Bangladesh is the area of Coz bazaar because of the presence of powdery sand laid starchy beaches where the royal blue waters of the bay of Bengal lap up on the shores.  The tourists visiting Bangladesh make it a point to visit the picturesque area of Sylhet known for its terraced tea plantations, orange orchards and lush green forests. Rangamati is another well known destination known for its scenic beauty and lush green landscapes.  Also located in Bangladesh are the Sunderbans which is the largest mangrove forest in the entire world. Home to the Royal Bengal tiger this region is criss crossed by a network of rivers and creeks. Located near Chittagong is the scenic area of Kaptai. Known for its beautiful manmade Kaptai lake the drive to this area makes one feel fresh, full of life and rejuvenated.

Nature, historical relics and religion; Bangladesh is a unique example of peaceful co existence amongst all these facets which makes Bangladesh all the more interesting and alluring.

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