Bangladesh Facts

 

Centuries of isolation, even when foreign powers ruled, have produced people, customs and values that are typically Bengali in nature. On the surface, Bangladeshis may seem abrupt and unsophisticated. At the heart of things, we are warm, hospitable and exceedingly helpful. You are not only just a tourist but an honored guest. Such as, If you find yourself in a jam, don't be surprised by the Bangladeshis who will go out of their way to help you, we see it as a duty to assist a visitor to our country.

 

Historical background

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Bangladesh was the first part of the Mughal Empire for more than five centuries. It was once the eastern portion of the historical region of Bengal along with what is now the Indian state of West Bengal and the Pakistani province of East Bengal (later renamed East Pakistan). In 1971 it became the independent country of Bangladesh, with Dhaka as its capital.

 

Social class

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The traditional garment for men is the lungi, a fabric tube skirt that hangs to the ankles; for women, the sari is the norm. The lungi is worn by means of most men, except those who think about themselves to have excessive socioeconomic status, among which pants and shirts are worn.

Also indicative of high standing are unfastened white cotton pajama pants and Panjabi, a long white shirt. Saris additionally serve as class markers, with complex and finely worked material symbolizing excessive status. Poverty is marked by the cheap, tough inexperienced or indigo cotton material saris of poor women.

Gold jewelry suggests a high social standing amongst women. An automobile is properly beyond the means of most people, and a motorbike is a sign of status. Color televisions, smartphones, different symbols related to wealth.

 

Where is Bangladesh located?

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Encircled on three sides through India and sharing a border with Myanmar (Burma), Bangladesh is positioned in South Asia on the northern facet of the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh consists principally of low-lying plains that in no way upward thrust more than 35 feet above sea level.

The delta area of 55,598 square miles is shaped through the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers and smaller tributary rivers. Changes in topography happen solely in the northeastern hilly tea-growing areas of Sylhet and the southeastern forest areas of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The capital, Dhaka, is much less than 25 ft above sea level.

 

Best time to travel

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Bangladesh has a tropical monsoon climate. Annual rainfall is high, averaging from about 119 cm up to 145 cm. There are three distinct seasons. The winter, which lasts from October through early March, is cool and dry, with temperature ranges from 5°c to 22°c Temperatures rise rapidly in March, and during the summer season—March through May—average about 32°c.

Nearly 80% of the annual rainfall falls from May to September, the monsoon season, when moisture-laden winds blow from the south and southeast. Temperatures drop somewhat, seldom exceeding 31°c, but humidity remains high.

 

Religion

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The major religion in Bangladesh is Islam (90%), but a significant percentage of the population adheres to Hinduism (9%). Other religious groups include Buddhists0.6%, (mostly Theravada), Christians (0.3%, mostly Roman Catholics), and Animists (0.1%).

 

Traditional food

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Bangladeshi people are mostly fond of Rice and Fishes. Besides, they love and enjoy eating Biriyani, Pulao, Khichuri, Chicken Tikka and Kebab. They love different kinds of sweets like Roshogulla, Comilla's Roshomalai, Tagail’s Chomchom and Bogura’s Doi.

 

Festival

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There are as many festivals in Bangladesh as there are days in the year. Fairs and festivals play an important role in the social life of ordinary Bangladeshis. The biggest Muslim religious festivals are the Eid-Ul-Fitr (end of the fasting month of Ramadhan).

Eid-ul-Azha, Muharram and Miladunnabi (birth day of the Prophet), Widely celebrated festivals for other religious communities are the Durga Puja for the Hindus, Christmas for Christians and Buddha Purnima for the Buddhists. Bangla New Year's Day (Pahela Baishakh), Shahid Dibas (Language Martyrs' Day), Independence Day (March 26) and Victory Day (December 16) are celebrated nation-wide

 

Music & Variety

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Music and songs are greatly appreciated in Bangladesh in both folk and classical forms. The songs of the "bauls," the traditional wandering folk minstrels, are especially popular.

The bauls sing simple and lively songs that tell tales and describe mystic inspiration, playing rudimentary stringed instruments and drums, with the singer dancing and interacting with his audience. Also popular are songs of revered Bengali poets. 

 

Our Day Tours

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Full-Day Tour At Sonargoan (Old Capital)

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National Parliament Building Tour

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Full-Day Photography Tour

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Tour To Old Dhaka and Sonargoan

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Brass and pottery tour

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Excursion to ManikGanj Baliati palace

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Full-Day River Cruise