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The National Martyrs' Memorial is the national monument of
Bangladesh. Located in Savar, near the capital city Dhaka, it is one of the nations most iconic structures. The monument represents the sacrifice made
by those who laid down their lives to liberate the country in the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. The National Martyrs' Memorial is one of the most beautiful structures in the country. It is a fascinating structure as it changes its form when viewed from different angles.
Designed by renowned architect Moinul Hossain, the monument is composed of seven triangular planes. Each of the panes are of varying in size, with the middle one being the tallest. It is a triangular pyramid shaped structure and the highest point of the monument is 150 feet. The project of the National Martyrs’ Memorial was completed in three phases. The initial construction work began in July, 1972 and the construction completed in June, 1988.
The National Martyrs Memorial park is a great attractive destination for tourism. After the National Parliament building of Bangladesh, the National Martyrs Memorial is most safe and clean tourist location around Dhaka. It is a wonderful location far from hustle and bustle, where you can breath a bit fresh air compared to Dhaka city. Pleasantly laid out, with a beautiful water feature, gardens and trees, the monument is a nice thing to see. It looks nice at evening time but its full of people.
Designed by renowned architect Moinul Hossain, the monument is composed of seven triangular planes. Each of the panes are of varying in size, with the middle one being the tallest. It is a triangular pyramid shaped structure and the highest point of the monument is 150 feet. The project of the National Martyrs’ Memorial was completed in three phases. The initial construction work began in July, 1972 and the construction completed in June, 1988.
The National Martyrs Memorial park is a great attractive destination for tourism. After the National Parliament building of Bangladesh, the National Martyrs Memorial is most safe and clean tourist location around Dhaka. It is a wonderful location far from hustle and bustle, where you can breath a bit fresh air compared to Dhaka city. Pleasantly laid out, with a beautiful water feature, gardens and trees, the monument is a nice thing to see. It looks nice at evening time but its full of people.
Located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, in the capital city Dhaka, the National
Parliament Complex is the house of the National Parliament of Bangladesh. Designed by world renowned architect Louis I. Kahn, it is an architectural masterpiece. The National Parliament House is regarded as one of the most remarkable buildings in the world. Covering an area of 200 acres, it is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It is one of the majestic public buildings and
an architectural masterpiece of the country.
The National Parliament House of Bangladesh was designed by the renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. It was a modernist design based on the aesthetic heritage of the country. Construction of the complex began in 1961 and was completed on 28 January, 1982. The parliament complex was officially opened on 15 February for the eighth session of the second parliament of Bangladesh and has since operated as the sole complex for the National Assembly.
The National Parliament House of Bangladesh is the finest architecture of the renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. Robert McCarter, author of the book Louis I. Kahn, described the National Parliament of Bangladesh as one of the twentieth century's most significant buildings. The building was featured prominently in the 2003 film My Architect, detailing the career and familial legacy of its architect, Louis I. Kahn.
The National Parliament Complex of Bangladesh is one of the major tourist attractions in Dhaka. The complex is open to the visitors. However, entrance to the Main Building is limited to authorized members of Parliament and staff. The Crescent Lake and Chondrima Uddan are two important attractions of the complex. The Complex can be accessed using any of the four roads surrounding it, however, the Manik Mia Avenue and Lake Road are the easiest approaches. The area is one of the higher security zones of Dhaka.
The National Parliament House of Bangladesh was designed by the renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. It was a modernist design based on the aesthetic heritage of the country. Construction of the complex began in 1961 and was completed on 28 January, 1982. The parliament complex was officially opened on 15 February for the eighth session of the second parliament of Bangladesh and has since operated as the sole complex for the National Assembly.
The National Parliament House of Bangladesh is the finest architecture of the renowned architect Louis I. Kahn. Robert McCarter, author of the book Louis I. Kahn, described the National Parliament of Bangladesh as one of the twentieth century's most significant buildings. The building was featured prominently in the 2003 film My Architect, detailing the career and familial legacy of its architect, Louis I. Kahn.
The National Parliament Complex of Bangladesh is one of the major tourist attractions in Dhaka. The complex is open to the visitors. However, entrance to the Main Building is limited to authorized members of Parliament and staff. The Crescent Lake and Chondrima Uddan are two important attractions of the complex. The Complex can be accessed using any of the four roads surrounding it, however, the Manik Mia Avenue and Lake Road are the easiest approaches. The area is one of the higher security zones of Dhaka.
Bangladesh is a small country but it is blessed with amazing natural beauty. Many mesmerizing waterfalls are part of the natural beauty of the country. There are many beautiful waterfalls in Bangladesh, especially in the hilly region of Sylhet and Chittagong. Not only the waterfalls but also the surrounding areas of the waterfalls are full of beautiful natural sights. In this post, I'm going to present you the most beautiful waterfalls in Bangladesh.
1. Madhabkunda:
Located in the district of Moulvibazar, in the northeastern region of Bangladesh, Madhabkunda waterfall is possibly the most beautiful waterfall in Bangladesh. At a height of 200 feet, it is the highest as well as the largest waterfall in the country. Madhabkunda has been one of most popular tourist destinations in the country.
2. Ham Ham:
Located in a remote hilly area in the district of Moulvibazar, Ham Ham waterfall is among the most beautiful waterfalls in Bangladesh. It has been discovered only a few years ago, but already the waterfall has become a popular destination to the adventure lovers. The adjacent areas of the Ham Ham waterfall is famous for typical rain forest and rich wild life.
3. Shuvolong:
Located in the hilly district of Rangamati in the southeastern region of Bangladesh, Shuvolong Falls is another beautiful waterfall in the country. The waterfalls is situated in remote hilly area and is accessible only through water. However, there are many speed boats or motor boats available from Rangamati and cruising in the water itself can be a great experience.
4. Shitakundo:
Located at Shitakundo Hill in the district of Chittagong in the southeastern region of Bangladesh, Shitakundo Falls is a collection of many mini waterfalls. However, these mini waterfalls are among the most beautiful waterfalls in the country because of the surrounding natural scenery of the waterfalls.
5. Nafa Khum:
Located on Sangu River in the hilly district of Bandarban in the southeastern region of Bangladesh, Nafa-khum is a very beautiful waterfall. It is among the largest waterfalls in the country by volume of water falling. Nafa-Khum is perhaps the wildest waterfall of Bangladesh and is considered as the only one replica of great Niagara Falls.
1. Madhabkunda:
Located in the district of Moulvibazar, in the northeastern region of Bangladesh, Madhabkunda waterfall is possibly the most beautiful waterfall in Bangladesh. At a height of 200 feet, it is the highest as well as the largest waterfall in the country. Madhabkunda has been one of most popular tourist destinations in the country.
2. Ham Ham:
Located in a remote hilly area in the district of Moulvibazar, Ham Ham waterfall is among the most beautiful waterfalls in Bangladesh. It has been discovered only a few years ago, but already the waterfall has become a popular destination to the adventure lovers. The adjacent areas of the Ham Ham waterfall is famous for typical rain forest and rich wild life.
3. Shuvolong:
Located in the hilly district of Rangamati in the southeastern region of Bangladesh, Shuvolong Falls is another beautiful waterfall in the country. The waterfalls is situated in remote hilly area and is accessible only through water. However, there are many speed boats or motor boats available from Rangamati and cruising in the water itself can be a great experience.
4. Shitakundo:
Located at Shitakundo Hill in the district of Chittagong in the southeastern region of Bangladesh, Shitakundo Falls is a collection of many mini waterfalls. However, these mini waterfalls are among the most beautiful waterfalls in the country because of the surrounding natural scenery of the waterfalls.
5. Nafa Khum:
Located on Sangu River in the hilly district of Bandarban in the southeastern region of Bangladesh, Nafa-khum is a very beautiful waterfall. It is among the largest waterfalls in the country by volume of water falling. Nafa-Khum is perhaps the wildest waterfall of Bangladesh and is considered as the only one replica of great Niagara Falls.
Patenga Beach in Chittagong is one of the most beautiful sea beaches in Bangladesh.
Located around 20 kilometers from the port city of Chittagong, the
beach stretches for miles where the river Karnaphuli meets the Bay of
Bengal. Patenga Beach is one of the most popular tourist spots in Bangladesh.
Patenga Beach is famous for the scenic sunrise and sunset. The beach is quite sandy with a few rocky patches here and there. However, the beach is quite narrow in width. There are large blocks of stones close to the seashore which have been laid out to prevent erosion. The ample presence of these large blocks of stones have made Patenga a unique sea beach.
Patenga Beach is known for its stunning views of both sunset and sunrise. Most people visit this beach just to watch the breathtaking view of sunset over the water. Many visitors enjoy boat trips onto the waves of the Bay of Bengal. Patenga Beach is a diverse, fascinating and, above all, an extremely beautiful beach to visit.
Patenga Beach is famous for the scenic sunrise and sunset. The beach is quite sandy with a few rocky patches here and there. However, the beach is quite narrow in width. There are large blocks of stones close to the seashore which have been laid out to prevent erosion. The ample presence of these large blocks of stones have made Patenga a unique sea beach.
Patenga Beach is known for its stunning views of both sunset and sunrise. Most people visit this beach just to watch the breathtaking view of sunset over the water. Many visitors enjoy boat trips onto the waves of the Bay of Bengal. Patenga Beach is a diverse, fascinating and, above all, an extremely beautiful beach to visit.
Bangladesh celebrates the Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year, with colorful festivities. It is the first day of the first Bangla month Boishakh and occurs on 14th April. It is a day of collective celebration in Bangladesh and has become an integral part of the Bengali cultural heritage and tradition over the years.
Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year, is marked with singing, processions and fairs throughout the country. The celebration begins at dawn at Romna Botomul where musicians of Chayanot, a leading cultural organization, plays songs with traditional dances. The day is celebrated with much pomp and fanfare. On the occasion of the Bangla New Year, the entire country gets into a festive mood.
People of Bangladesh celebrate the New Year with colorful festivities. People from all walks of life wear traditional Bengali attire. Bengali women get dressed in traditional saris with their hair all bedecked in flowers while men wear traditional Panjabis. A huge colorful procession is organized by the students and teachers of Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. The procession is called Mongol Shovajatra and all sorts of people in Dhaka take part in the procession. Tens of thousands of people wearing masks and traditional dresses join the colorful procession to welcome the new year with good spirits.
Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year, is marked with singing, processions and fairs throughout the country. The celebration begins at dawn at Romna Botomul where musicians of Chayanot, a leading cultural organization, plays songs with traditional dances. The day is celebrated with much pomp and fanfare. On the occasion of the Bangla New Year, the entire country gets into a festive mood.
People of Bangladesh celebrate the New Year with colorful festivities. People from all walks of life wear traditional Bengali attire. Bengali women get dressed in traditional saris with their hair all bedecked in flowers while men wear traditional Panjabis. A huge colorful procession is organized by the students and teachers of Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. The procession is called Mongol Shovajatra and all sorts of people in Dhaka take part in the procession. Tens of thousands of people wearing masks and traditional dresses join the colorful procession to welcome the new year with good spirits.
Lawachara Rain Forest is a major nature reserve in Bangladesh. It is one of the most important rain forests in the country. To preserve the wildlife within the forest the government of Bangladesh declared it as a
national park. Lawachara Rain Forest is located in the northeastern region of the country at Kamalganj Upazila, Moulvibazar District.
Lawachara Rain Forest is home to a large diversity of about 460 species. One of this is the critically endangered western hoolock gibbons. Leopards, deer, wild chicken, wild bore, squirrel, python, even king cobra are among the other inhabitants of this forest. It is an ideal place to visit especially for the bird watchers.
It covers approximately 12.5 squire kilometers of semi-evergreen forests and mixed deciduous forests. Lawachara Rain Forest is becoming a very popular tourist spot in the country. It offers an opportunity to indulge in the nature close to the wildlife using numerous trails in the forest. You can enjoy hiking and walking deep into the forest and become a part of the mother nature.
Different tribal people live on hill tops around this rain forest. Among the tribal groups Khasias and Manipuris are the main inhabitants. You can visit these people and get acquainted to their customs and lifestyle.
Lawachara Rain Forest is home to a large diversity of about 460 species. One of this is the critically endangered western hoolock gibbons. Leopards, deer, wild chicken, wild bore, squirrel, python, even king cobra are among the other inhabitants of this forest. It is an ideal place to visit especially for the bird watchers.
It covers approximately 12.5 squire kilometers of semi-evergreen forests and mixed deciduous forests. Lawachara Rain Forest is becoming a very popular tourist spot in the country. It offers an opportunity to indulge in the nature close to the wildlife using numerous trails in the forest. You can enjoy hiking and walking deep into the forest and become a part of the mother nature.
Different tribal people live on hill tops around this rain forest. Among the tribal groups Khasias and Manipuris are the main inhabitants. You can visit these people and get acquainted to their customs and lifestyle.
Ham Ham is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Bangladesh. It is a hidden beauty of Bangladesh and lies inside the Rajkandi Reserve Forest in Moulvibazar, northeastern district of Bangladesh. Ham Ham waterfall is the largest waterfall in Bangladesh. The beauty of this waterfall lies in its surrounding wild features.
Ham Ham, sometimes called as Hammam, is an amazing waterfall surrounded by forests and tea gardens. It is located into the deep forest and has remained comparatively untouched. The whole route to the fall is exciting full of natural beauty. Beautiful tea plantation along the road to Ham Ham waterfall is a beautiful sight to watch. However, the final climax remains in the hidden beauty of the waterfall itself.
Here are some photos of this exciting waterfall in Bangladesh.
Ham Ham, sometimes called as Hammam, is an amazing waterfall surrounded by forests and tea gardens. It is located into the deep forest and has remained comparatively untouched. The whole route to the fall is exciting full of natural beauty. Beautiful tea plantation along the road to Ham Ham waterfall is a beautiful sight to watch. However, the final climax remains in the hidden beauty of the waterfall itself.
Here are some photos of this exciting waterfall in Bangladesh.
Rangamati is a hilly a district in south-eastern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Chittagong Hill Tracts along with Khagrachhari and Bandarban. Rangamati is the largest district in Bangladesh and is the home of wild natural beauty. It is one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The small town of Rangamati itself is regarded as the Lake City of Bangladesh. However, the real charm of Rangamati lies not in the town itself but rather in the lush, undulating and verdant surrounding countryside.
Rangamati is a perfect place to discover a big portion of pure natural beauty of Bangladesh. The green hills, lakes and rivers have made it a wonderful place to visit. For long time Rangamati has been a prime Bangladesh tourist destination for its hilly location, scenic beauty, colorful tribal culture. It is a place to visit throughout the year. However, Rangamati expresses her full beauty in rainy season when trees become greener, waterfalls are in full tide, the rivers are in full wave.
Kaptai Lake is the main tourist attraction in Rangamati. It is the largest man-made lake in Bangladesh and is a perfect place for boating. Some other beautiful places in Rangamati include - Shuvolong Falls, Tribal Museum, Hanging Bridge, Kaptai National Park, Rajban Bihar, Peda Ting Ting and the Chakma Royal Palace.
Rangamati is a perfect place to discover a big portion of pure natural beauty of Bangladesh. The green hills, lakes and rivers have made it a wonderful place to visit. For long time Rangamati has been a prime Bangladesh tourist destination for its hilly location, scenic beauty, colorful tribal culture. It is a place to visit throughout the year. However, Rangamati expresses her full beauty in rainy season when trees become greener, waterfalls are in full tide, the rivers are in full wave.
Kaptai Lake is the main tourist attraction in Rangamati. It is the largest man-made lake in Bangladesh and is a perfect place for boating. Some other beautiful places in Rangamati include - Shuvolong Falls, Tribal Museum, Hanging Bridge, Kaptai National Park, Rajban Bihar, Peda Ting Ting and the Chakma Royal Palace.
Bangladeshis celebrate the 1st day of the spring with traditional festivities and
colorful programs. The day is known as Pohela Falgun and is marked with a colorful celebration. The 1st day of spring is celebrated by young people wearing colorful dresses and singing spring songs.
Spring is the most attractive season of the year and nature wears new and colorful ornaments. Girls welcome the arrival of spring wearing yellow or orange saris and adorning bright flowers in their hair. Boys celebrate the first day of spring wearing colorful panjabis.
Spring is the most attractive season of the year and nature wears new and colorful ornaments. Girls welcome the arrival of spring wearing yellow or orange saris and adorning bright flowers in their hair. Boys celebrate the first day of spring wearing colorful panjabis.
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