about bangladesh (at a glance )
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Area : 147,570 sq. km
Population : 144 million
Population Density : 976 persons per sq. km
Location : In the West, North & North-East: India
In the South East: Myanmar
In the South: Bay of Bengal
Average Height : 10m above sea level.
Capital City : Dhaka
Language : Bengali
Currency : Taka (1 US$ = 68 Taka)
Government : Parliamentary Form
Main River : The Padma, the Jamuna & the Meghna
Climate : Sub-tropical
Temperature : 7.22 - 22.77 0C in winter & 23.88 - 38.5 0C in summer
Average Rainfall : Annually 1429 to 4338 mm
Main Export : Jute, Tea, Garments, Frozen Fish etc.
Profile of Bangladesh
History of Bangladesh
Modern Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation in 1971 after
breaking away and achieving independence from Pakistan in
the Bangladesh liberation war.
on March 7, 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, declared the
independence of Bangladesh and took all-out preparation for the War of
Liberation.
Amidst the sacrifice of 30 Lakhs Bangladeshi souls, Pakistani Army
finally surrendered to the Bangladesh Allied Forces on 16 December
1971.
After struggling 9 months Bangladesh won on that day. And
Bangladesh, with a lot of promises and hopes , starts its glorious
journey.
Father of Nation
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the founding leader of Bangladesh. He is
popularly known as the Bangabandhu . He is credited as the central figure
in Bangladesh's liberation movement .
Seasons of Bangladesh
Unlike most of the countries, which have four seasons, Bangladesh
is blessed with six seasons:
Summer : Summer will heat you up with its scorching sunshine.
Monsoon : The tale of drizzles and downpours.
Autumn : Autumn comes with a sky full of whiteness and a land
adorned with Kash flowers.
Late Autumn : the harvest comes home, feeling the days and nights
of the farmers with indelible joy and happiness.
Winter : Comes with the thin veil of fog here and there. Dewdrops
on the leaf blades of grass, sweet date juices, delicious cakes,
and a gentle sunshine will feel you.
Spring : Nature comes with thousands of colors, adorning the
simple rural life or complex city moments.
Six seasons of Bangladesh
Summer
Late Autumn
Monsoon
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Few Information about Bangladesh
Bangladesh is divided into eight major regions
called divisions :
Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal,
Sylhet, Rangpur and Mymensingh.
Each division is further split into several districts.
Dhaka is Capital and largest city of Bangladesh and has
ranked the second least liveable city in the world.
Chittagong is the second largest and port city
Culture of Bangladesh
The Bengal Renaissance of the 19th and early 20th centuries,
noted Bengali writers, saints, authors scientists, researchers,
thinkers, music composers, painters.
film-makers have played a significant role in the development
of Bengali culture.
The culture of Bangladesh is composite and over the centuries
has assimilated influences of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism,
and Christianity.
It is manifested in various forms, including music, dance, and
drama.
Festivals and celebrations of Bangladesh
Festivals and celebrations are an integral part of the culture of
Bangladesh.
Muslim festivals - Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha .
Hindu festivals - Durga Puja, Janmashtami.
Buddhist festival - Buddha Purnima
Christian festival - Christmas
and secular festivals - Pohela Boishakh, Language Movement
Day, Independence Day
Eid Festival of Muslims Durga Puja of Hindus
Festival of Buddhist Christmas of Christian
Festivals and celebrations of Bangladesh
Pohela Boishakh is the first day of the Bengali calendar , celebrated
on 14 April. which is literally "Happy New Year".
Boat Race is one of the traditional culture for all people in BD.
Common Festivals of Bangladesh
Celebration of Pohela Boishakh at Dhaka Celebration of Boat Race in Bangladesh
International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance
held on 21 February.
In respect of the language martyrs who died during a protest on February
21, 1952, the people in Bangladesh celebrate IMLD by laying down flowers
to the Martyr's Monument and replications of that monument.
UNESCO decided to observe 21 February as International Mother
Language Day.
Celebration of
International
Mother Language
Day
Common Festivals of Bangladesh
Education in Bangladesh
Literacy rate (Total) 75.4%
Male 77.1%
Female 71.5%
Girls studying at the
Unique Child Learning
Center in Mirpur-Dhaka
Institutions of Bangladesh
Bangladesh has 37 public universities providing education to the bulk
of higher studies students.
Total number of approved private university in Bangladesh is now 92.
The University of Dhaka, established in 1921, is the oldest university
of the country.
University Dhaka Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology
University
Bangladeshi Nobel Laureates
Nobel laureate in Literature : Rabindranath Tagore[ was the first
non-European and Bangali to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913
for “ Gitanjali “.
Nobel laureate in Peace : Dr. Muhammad Yunus is a
Bangladeshi social entrepreneur , banker, economist, and civil society
leader who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Peace in 2006 for founding
the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts
of microcredit and microfinance.
Nobel laureate in Economics : Amartya Kumar Sen is
a Bengali economist and philosopher of Bengali ethnicity and he was
awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998.
Art and Tradition of Bangladesh
Drama and theatre is an old tradition that is very popular.
Tribal dances are very popular among the Bangladeshi.
The traditional music of Bangladesh is very popular.
Industrial Opportunities in BD
IT/Software
Global Recession makes outsourcing to Bangladesh an economic
possibility.
Natural Gas
Global non-oil energy demand steadily increasing, with abundant
supplies in Bangladesh.
private sector
The Bangladeshi private sector has since rapidly expanded with
numerous major industries include textiles, shipbuilding, steel,
construction materials, chemicals, and leather goods.
Textile Manufacturing
Bangladesh is famous for its artistic textile production throughout the world .
outreach of Bengali goods except USA.
Historical places of Bangladesh
Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka Ahsan Manzil at Dhaka National Assembly, Dhaka
Arts Museum, Sonargaon Somapura Mahavira, Naogaon Liberation War Museum,
Dhaka
Tourism place for Vacations
Cox's Bazar –The world largest sea beach
Saint martin Island, Cox’s Bazar
Nilgiri , Bandarban
Aronnk Resort , Rangamat
Pangthumai Waterfalls, Sylhet
Nilacol, Bandarban
Inani – Himchori, Cox’s Bazar
The ‘Lake City’ of Bangladesh, Rangamati
Bisanakandi, Sylhet
Richang waterfall, Rangamati
Jaflong, Sylhet
Cox's Bazar Buddhist Temple
Tourism place for Vacation
The World Largest Beach, Cox's Bazar . Nilgiri, Bandarban
Aronnk Resort , Rangamat Pangthumai Waterfalls, Sylhet
Tourism place for Vacation
Saint martin Island, Cox’s Bazar Nilacol, Bandarban
Richang waterfall, Rangamati Inani – Himchori, Cox’s Bazar
The Lake City , Rangamati
Jaflong, Sylhet Cox's Bazar Buddhist Temple
Bisanakandi, Sylhet
Tourism place for Vacation
Wildlife of Bangladesh
Bangladesh is home to much of the Sundarban the world's
largest mangrove forest.
Bangladesh has an abundance of wildlife in its forests, marshes,
woodlands and hills.
The Bengal tiger clouded leopard , saltwater crocodile black panther
and fishing cat are among the chief predators in the Sundarban.
Deer in the SunderbansRoyel Bengle Tiger
Landmarks of Bangladesh
The fertile Bangladesh Plain seen against the backdrop of the Himalayas
Keokradong, one of the highest peaks in Bangladesh
A bird among water lilies in a haor wetland.
Sports in Bangladesh
Kabaddi is the national sport in Bangladesh.
But Cricket is the most popular sport in Bangladesh, followed
by football. Cricket is a game which has a massive and passionate
following in Bangladesh.
Traditional sports like Athletics, Swimming, Kabaddi, Boli
Khela, Lathi Khela are mostly played in the rural areas.
Cricket Fan of Bangladesh
Clothing in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a subtropical country with a short winter. They need
to wear light clothes at most times while in winter a sweater or
something warm might be reasonable.
A cotton lungi and a jersey called kurta are the common attire for
men in rural areas.
Sari is women’s universal dress, both in the cities and countryside.
Clothing in Bangladesh
Foods of Bangladesh
Rice is the main staple food of Bangladesh and is served with
a wide range of curries.
The main breads are naan, porota, ruti.
Fish is a staple in Bangladeshi cuisine, Major fish dishes
Ilish, pabda (butterfish), rui (rohu), chitol (clown knifefish).
Meat consumption includes beef, Mutton, chicken, duck.
Vegetable dishes, either mashed (bhorta), boiled (sobji), or
leaf-based (shaak), are widely served.
Foods of Bangladesh
Rice from Paddy Rice Dish
Foods of Bangladesh
Ilish fish and Curry
Rui Fish and Curry
Magur Fish andCurry
Foods of Bangladesh
Chicken and Curry
Beef and Curry
Mutton andCurry
Foods of Bangladesh
Different types of traditional cake in Bangladesh
Sweets of Bangladesh
Different types of sweets in Bangladesh
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