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by adena tripwolf

Bangladesh - A new country with an ancient history.

A country of change and rebirth, Bangladesh is an interesting and dynamic country constantly undergoing renovation. The population is mostly Muslim, but it was actually a part of West Bengal in northern India, so the people speak Bengali. Because of its often unstable political conditions, it’s more appealing to experienced travelers. Bangladesh is a fairly new country, only separated from India in 1955. At that time it was called East Pakistan, and in 1971 Bangladesh finally secured its independence. The country may be new, but the land has been inhabited for thousands of years. Bangladesh is a colorful country full of celebration and spirituality due to its rich Islamic and Buddhist history. Ancient mosques and monasteries riddle the countryside. Bangladesh is relatively safe, aside from the usual pickpockets that exist nearly anywhere. There are a lot of opportunities for foreigners to teach English, and many take advantage of them. The hospitality is good and accommodation cheap, but not many people speak English, so to have proper communication you have to go to a modern hotel. One of the most important tourist sites is the Mainimati Ruins, a testament to Bangladesh’s rich Buddhist history. Sundarbans National Park is a beautiful natural attraction and an important ecological site, home to endangered tigers and the largest mangrove belt in the world.

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Bangladesh Facts

  • capital: Dhaka
  • population: 150448339
  • area: 143998
  • time zone: GMT+6
  • languages: Bangla (official),English
  • religions: Islam 83%,Hindu 16%
  • GDP per capita (PPP): 2287
  • literacy: 41.1
  • life expectancy: 60.2
  • electricity: 220 V (50 Hz)
  • electric plug type: A,C,D,G,K
  • calling code: 880
  • internet TLD: .bd

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Top 10 Things to do in Bangladesh voted by the tripwolf community

The Sundarbans

national park The Sundarbans

in Bangladesh

The Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest such forests in the world (140,000 ha), lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal. It is adjacent to the bo...

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2 votes
Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat

sight Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat

in Khulna , Bangladesh

Preserving many early Islamic monuments at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. . Situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, this ...

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2 votes
Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur

sight Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur

in Rajshahi , Bangladesh

A unique artistic achievement that influenced Buddhist architecture as far away as Cambodia. . Evidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the...

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2 votes

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