Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in
South Asia. It is the
eighth-most populous country in the world and is among the
most densely populated countries with a population of nearly 170 million in an area of 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with
India to the north, west, and east, and
Myanmar to the southeast. To the south, it has a coastline along the
Bay of Bengal. It is narrowly separated from
Bhutan and
Nepal by the
Siliguri Corridor, and from
China by the mountainous Indian state of
Sikkim in the north.
Dhaka, the capital and
largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre.
Chittagong is the second-largest city and is the busiest port on the
Bay of Bengal. The official language of Bangladesh is
Bengali while
Bangladeshi English is also used in the government and official documents alongside Bengali.
The Bangladesh genocide (
Bengali: একাত্তরের গণহত্যা,
romanized: Ekāttorer Gôṇôhôtyā,
lit. '71's genocide', Bengali: বাঙালি গণহত্যা, romanized: Bāṅāli Gôṇôhôtyā,
lit. 'Bengali genocide') was the ethnic cleansing of
Bengalis, especially
Bengali Hindus, residing in
East Pakistan (now
Bangladesh) during the
Bangladesh Liberation War, perpetrated by the
Pakistan Armed Forces and the
Razakars. It began on 25 March 1971, as
Operation Searchlight was launched by
West Pakistan (now
Pakistan) to militarily subdue the Bengali population of East Pakistan; the Bengalis comprised the demographic majority and had been calling for independence from the Pakistani state. Seeking to curtail the Bengali self-determination movement, erstwhile Pakistani president
Yahya Khan approved a large-scale military deployment, and in the nine-month-long conflict that ensued, Pakistani soldiers and local pro-Pakistan militias killed between 300,000 and 3,000,000 Bengalis and
raped between 200,000 and 400,000 Bengali women in a systematic campaign of
mass murder and
genocidal sexual violence. In their investigation of the genocide, the
Geneva-based
International Commission of Jurists concluded that Pakistan's campaign involved the attempt to exterminate or forcibly remove a significant portion of the country's Hindu populace.
The West Pakistani government, which had implemented discriminatory legislation in East Pakistan, asserted that Hindus were behind the
Mukti Bahini (Bengali resistance fighters) revolt and that resolving the local "Hindu problem" would end the conflict—Khan's government and the Pakistani elite thus regarded the crackdown as a strategic policy. Genocidal rhetoric accompanied the campaign: Pakistani men believed that the sacrifice of Hindus was needed to fix the national malaise. In the countryside, Pakistan Army moved through villages and specifically asked for places where Hindus lived before burning them down. Hindus were identified by checking circumcision or by demanding the recitation of Muslim prayers. This also resulted in the migration of around eight million East Pakistani refugees into India, 80-90% of whom were Hindus. (Full article...)
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Satellite image of the cyclone near landfall on May 2
The 1994 Bangladesh cyclone was a powerful
tropical cyclone in the
Bay of Bengal. The cyclone closely followed the path, strength, and time of year of a
deadly cyclone in 1991 that killed more than 138,000 people. The 1994 cyclone formed on April 29 as a
depression, which organized and intensified significantly over the subsequent few days. On May 2, the cyclone attained
winds of 215 km/h (135 mph), according to the
India Meteorological Department (IMD). That day, the storm made
landfall in southeastern Bangladesh, and rapidly weakened over land, before dissipating on May 3.
Ahead of the storm's landfall, about 450,000 people evacuated to storm shelters built since the 1991 storm. Upon moving ashore, the cyclone dropped 190 mm (7.5 in) of precipitation and produced winds of 278 km/h (173 mph) in
Teknaf Upazila. Total storm damage was estimated at $125 million (1994
USD). The cyclone damaged or destroyed more than 78,000 houses, leaving about 500,000 people homeless. Along its path, the storm killed at least 350 people, including at least 126 fishermen from Thailand who were lost and presumed killed. In southeastern Bangladesh, the cyclone wrecked
Rohingya refugee camps, killing 85 people. The Bangladeshi government managed the country's response to the disaster, providing food, clothing, and medical care. (Full article...)
Bangladesh has achieved significant advancements in political empowerment, ranking seventh globally with a commendable gender parity rate of 55.2%. Over the past 50 years, the country has witnessed a woman serving as head of state for an impressive duration of 29.3 years, which stands as the longest period in the world. Gender parity in school enrollment has seen significant improvement. Bangladesh has also put in place regulations to protect women's rights and privileges. As access to education for women increases, the momentum to boost women's participation in the labor force continues to grow. Bangladesh has experienced a substantial transformation, marked by the gradual expansion of opportunities for women over the past few decades. Multiple factors have converged to bring about transformative advancements in women's empowerment within the nation. (Full article...)
The Nawab of Bengal (
Bengali: বাংলার নবাব, bāṅglār nôbāb) was the hereditary ruler of
Bengal Subah in
Mughal India. In the early 18th-century, the Nawab of Bengal was the de facto independent ruler of the three regions of
Bengal,
Bihar and Orissa which constitute the modern-day sovereign country of
Bangladesh and the
Indian states of
West Bengal,
Bihar and
Odisha. The Bengal Subah reached its peak during the reign of Nawab
Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan. They are often referred to as the Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa (
Bengali: বাংলা, বিহার ও উড়িষ্যার নবাব). The Nawabs were based in
Murshidabad which was centrally located within Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Their chief, a former prime minister, became the first Nawab. The Nawabs continued to issue coins in the name of the Mughal Emperor, but for all practical purposes, the Nawabs governed as independent monarchs. Bengal continued to contribute the largest share of funds to the imperial treasury in Delhi. The Nawabs, backed by bankers such as the
Jagat Seth, became the financial backbone of the Mughal court.
The Nawabs, especially under the rule of
Alivardi Khan of 16 years, were heavily engaged in various wars against the Marathas. Towards the end, he turned his attention to rebuilding and restoring
Bengal. (Full article...)
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The ITOS 1 weather satellite image of the cyclone shortly after peak intensity making landfall in East Pakistan on November 12
The cyclone formed over the central
Bay of Bengal on November 8 and traveled northward, intensifying as it did so. It reached its peak with winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) on November 10, and made
landfall on the coast of East Pakistan on the following afternoon. The storm surge devastated many of the offshore islands, wiping out villages and destroying crops throughout the region. In the most severely affected
upazila,
Tazumuddin, over 45% of the population of 167,000 were killed by the storm. (Full article...)
The Bangladeshi government has begun to implement a foreign policy that pursues regional economic integration in
South Asia and aims to establish Bangladesh as a regional hub of transit trade in
Asia. (Full article...)
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The University of Dhaka (
Bengali: ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়; also known as Dhaka University or DU) is a
publicresearch university located in
Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 1921 as University of Dacca and it is the oldest active university in Bangladesh.
The university was founded in 1921 under the Dacca University Act 1920 of the
Indian Legislative Council. Nawab Bahadur Sir
Khwaja Salimullah, who pioneered the university in Dhaka, donated 600 acres of land from his estate for this purpose. It is modeled after
British Universities. Currently it is the largest
public research university in Bangladesh, with a student body of 46,150 and a faculty of 1,992. (Full article...)
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Bangladesh is a densely populated, low-lying, mainly
riverine country located in South Asia with a coastline of 580 km (360 mi) on the northern
littoral of the
Bay of Bengal. The delta plain of the
Ganges (Padma),
Brahmaputra (Jamuna), and
Meghna Rivers and their tributaries occupy 79 percent of the country. Four uplifted blocks (including the Madhupur and Barind Tracts in the centre and northwest) occupy 9 percent and steep hill ranges up to approximately 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) high occupy 12 percent in the southeast (the
Chittagong Hill Tracts) and in the northeast. Straddling the
Tropic of Cancer, Bangladesh has a tropical
monsoon climate characterised by heavy seasonal rainfall, high temperatures, and high humidity. Natural disasters such as
floods and
cyclones accompanied by
storm surges periodically affect the country. Most of the country is intensively farmed, with rice the main crop, grown in three seasons. Rapid urbanisation is taking place with associated industrial and commercial development. Exports of garments and shrimp plus remittances from Bangladeshis working abroad provide the country's three main sources of foreign exchange income. (Full article...)
The event was the first-ever benefit of such a magnitude, and featured a
supergroup of performers that included Harrison, fellow ex-Beatle
Ringo Starr,
Bob Dylan,
Eric Clapton,
Billy Preston,
Leon Russell and the band
Badfinger. In addition, Shankar and
Ali Akbar Khan – both of whom had ancestral roots in Bangladesh – performed an opening set of
Indian classical music. The concerts were attended by a total of 40,000 people, and the initial gate receipts raised close to $250,000 for Bangladesh relief, which was administered by
UNICEF. (Full article...)
Grameen Bank is jointly operated by its borrower members and the government. It is originated in 1976, in the work of Professor
Muhammad Yunus at
University of Chittagong, who launched a
research project to study how to design a credit delivery system to provide banking services to the rural poor. In October 1983 the Grameen Bank was authorized by national legislation to operate as an independent bank. (Full article...)
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The history of Bangladesh as a civilized nation goes back for more than four millennia to the
Chalcolithic. The country's early recorded history is characterized by a succession of
Hindu and
Buddhist kingdoms and empires that fought for control of the
Bengal region.
Islam arrived during the 8th century AD and became dominant gradually since the early 13th century with the conquests led by
Bakhtiyar Khalji as well as activities of
Sunni missionaries such as
Shah Jalal in the region. Later,
Muslim rulers initiated the preaching of Islam by building
mosques. From the 14th century onward, it was ruled by the
Bengal Sultanate, founded by
Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah, formulated an individual currency etched with his name. He conquered Chittagong for the first time and merged with Bengal Sultanate. He constructed a high way from Chandpur to Chittagong for the first time. The Bengal Sultanate was extended by king
Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah, beginning a period of the country's economic prosperity and military dominance over the regional empires, which was referred by Europeans as the richest country to trade with. Afterwards, the region came under the
Mughal Empire, as, according to historian
C. A. Bayly, probably its wealthiest province. (Full article...)
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Architecture of Bangladesh is intertwined with the
architecture of the Bengal region and the broader
Indian subcontinent. The architecture of Bangladesh has a long history and is rooted in Bangladesh's
culture,
religion and
history. It has evolved over centuries and assimilated influences from social, religious and exotic communities. The architecture of Bangladesh bears a remarkable impact on the lifestyle, tradition and cultural life of
Bangladeshi people. Bangladesh has many architectural relics and monuments dating back thousands of years. (Full article...)
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Bashundhara Group (
Bengali: বসুন্ধরা গ্রুপ) is a
Bangladeshi conglomerate and one of the largest manufacturing companies in
Bangladesh. It was incorporated in 1987 as a
real estate company under the name East West Property Development Ltd (EWPD). After its first project turned out to be successful, the company grew quickly. It presently owns more than 50 major concerns throughout
Bangladesh. The company's import-export turnover was $1.12 billion or BDT 111.38 billion in the 2022-23 fiscal year. In the 2018 fiscal year, the company's real estate holdings amounted to BDT 50,000 crores, or $4.6 billion. (Full article...)
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The Indo-Pakistani war of 1971, also known as the third India-Pakistan war, was a military confrontation between
India and
Pakistan that occurred during the
Bangladesh Liberation War in
East Pakistan from 3 December 1971 until the
Pakistani capitulation in
Dhaka on 16 December 1971. The war began with Pakistan's
Operation Chengiz Khan, consisting of preemptive aerial strikes on eight
Indian air stations. The strikes led to India declaring war on Pakistan, marking their entry into the war for East Pakistan's independence, on the side of
Bengali nationalist forces. India's entry expanded the existing conflict with Indian and Pakistani forces engaging on both the eastern and western fronts. Thirteen days after the war started, India achieved a clear upper hand, and the
Eastern Command of the
Pakistan military signed the
instrument of surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka, marking the
formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of
Bangladesh. Approximately 93,000 Pakistani servicemen were
taken prisoner by the
Indian Army, which included 79,676 to 81,000 uniformed personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces, including some Bengali soldiers who had remained loyal to Pakistan. The remaining 10,324 to 12,500
prisoners were civilians, either family members of the military personnel or collaborators (
Razakars). (Full article...)
The
European Union's counter-piracy mission says that one of its warships is currently shadowing the hijacked
Bangladeshibulk carrierAbdullah as it sails toward the coast of
Somalia. At least 23 crew members are being held hostage by pirates on the ship.
(AP)
Rabindranath Tagore, the most remarkable poet of
Bengali literature, lived a part of life in Shelaidaha Kuthibari - a country house made by
Dwarkanath Tagore. Tagore created some of his memorable poems while living here. Do you know where in Bangladesh is Shelaidaha?
Image 2NgafaKhong (native Marma term) or Nafa-khumwaterfall is situated on the Remaikree River, a tributory of Sangu river. The wild hilly Remaikree river suddenly falls down here about 25–30 feet. The falls are located in a remote area two hours' walking distance from Remakree bazar,
Thanchi Upazila,
Bandarban District.
Photo Credit: Abu Md. Jakaria
Image 3The Uttara Ganabhaban (meaning Northern People's House) is an 18th-century (1734) royal palace also known as Dighapatia Rajbari as it was formerly the seat of the
Dighapatia Raj, an aristocratic landed estate in the
Bengal Presidency of the
British Raj. It is located near
Natore town and serves as the principal residence of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister in the northern part of the country.
Photo Credit: Rohan Uddin Fahad
Image 4Although
rice is the staple food of Bangladesh, wheat holds an important position is a summplementary staple corp. The image was captured in a wheat field in the
Natore District.
Image 6Chittagong War Cemetery is a
Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery located at Dampara 22 kilometers north of the
airport and 8 kilometers from the
port. The burial area is surrounded by a large plantation. A tarmac lane leads from the entrance gate to the burial area which is entered through a metal gate flanked by two small brick chapels.
Image 8Madhabkunda waterfall is one of the highest
waterfalls in
Bangladesh. It is situated in
Barlekha Upazila in
Moulvibazar District,
Sylhet Division. The waterfall is a popular
tourist spot in Bangladesh. Big boulders, surrounding forest, and the adjoining streams attracts many tourists for picnic parties and day trips.
Image 10Numerous species of Dragonflies are native in Bangladesh. The pictured specimen was photographed at
Baldha Garden,
Dhaka.
Photo Credit: Azim Khan Ronnie
Image 11Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a close view of a section of the parliament building.
Image 13The Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) is a medium-sized
bird of prey in the family
Accipitridae found in the
Indian subcontinent,
Southeast Asia and
Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breast which make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey. The pictured specimen was photographed at
Kuakata Eco-Park.
Image 14St. Martin's Island is a small island in the northeastern part of the
Bay of Bengal, about 9 km south of the tip of the
Cox's Bazar-
Teknaf peninsula, and forming the southernmost part of Bangladesh. There is a small adjoining island that is separated at high tide, called
Chera Dwip. It is about 8 kilometres (5 miles) west of the northwest coast of
Myanmar, at the mouth of the
Naf River.
Photo Credit: Niaz morshed Shovon
Image 15The
Pancha Ratna Govinda Temple in is located at Puthia village in
Rajshahi district in Bangladesh. The temple is a striking monument built in the 19th century. It has the architectural feature of five ratnas or spires. It is located within the inner precincts of the Puthia Rajbari or palace.
Image 16Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a close view of a section of the parliament building.
Image 19The river Buriganga is economically very important to Dhaka. Even during the Mughal rules the banks of the Buriganga were already a prime location for trade. Today the river provides vital connectivity between the capital city and many districts. The photograph features a
launch sailing from
Sadarghat on the
Buriganga during sunset.
Image 20Dinajpur Railway Bridge on Punorvoba River is an important landmark facilitating rail connectivity between
Dinajpur District and rest of the country.
Image 21Shuvolong is a place in Barkol sub district, located about 25 kilometres (11 kilometres as the crow flies) away from
Rangamati town. There are a few waterfalls in Shuvolong area with the largest one falling from as high as 300 feet. Shuvolong is accessible by speed boat or motor boats from Rangamati. The photo features Shovolong water falls in October (before winter).
Image 22Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a close view of a section of the parliament building.
Image 23The chestnut-capped babbler (Timalia pileata) is a
passerine bird of the
Timaliidae. It is
monotypic within the genus Timalia. The pictured specimen of this native bird of Bangladesh was photographed at Himchari National Garden,
Cox's Bazar.
Photo Credit: Syedabbas321
Image 24The District of Rangamati is a part of the
Chittagong Hill Tracts and is one of the most beautiful districts of the country. Its beauty lies in the people, culture, landscape and lifestyle. This picture featuring the skyline of Rangamati has been taken at Tabalchhori at BDR Rangamati.
Image 26The District of Rangamati is a part of the Chittagong Hill Tracts and is one of the most beautiful districts of the country. Its beauty lies in the people, culture, landscape and lifestyle. The Hanging Bridge at
Rangamti district, pictured here, is a famous landmark and tourist attraction of the district.
Photo Credit: Shakhawat Hossen Shafat
Image 27An old man carrying two baskets on a stick through a field of tea plants in
Jaflong,
Sylhet,
Bangladesh, with misty hills in the background.
Photo Credit: Abdul Momin
Image 28Bandarban, one of the remotest districts of Bangladesh, is famous for the beauty of its hilly terrain. The numerous Buddhist temples and bihars in the town, Prantik Lake, Jibannagar and Kyachlong Lake are some more places of interest. This image shows the skyline of the district from the pouplar Nilachol resort managed by
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation.
Image 29In Bangladesh there are many tribal people live in Sylhet, Dinajpur, Cox's Bazar, Mymensingh, Rajshahi etc. But majority of tribal people live in the
Chittagong Hill Tracts. This picture features a
tribal kid with her little sister tied in her back at Farukpara,
Bandarban, Bangladesh.
Image 30The image features a
Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan; Folio from the Shah Jahan Album. It depicts a shamsa (literally, sun) traditionally opened imperial Mughal albums. Worked in bright colors and several tones of gold, the meticulously designed and painted arabesques are enriched by fantastic flowers, birds, and animals. The inscription in the center reads: "His Majesty Shihabuddin Muhammad Shahjahan, the King, Warrior of the Faith, may God perpetuate his kingdom and sovereignty.".
Image 33Chomchom is a traditional
Bengali sweet originated from
Porabari,
Tangail, Bangladesh. It is a very popular dessert in
Bangladesh and
India. The cuisine comes in a variety of colors, mainly light pink, light yellow, and white. It is coated with coconut or mawa flakes as a
garnish. The sweet is oval and brownish.
Photo Credit: P.K.Niyogi
Image 34Ahsan Manzil, the official residential palace and seat of the
Dhaka Nawab Family, situated on the banks of the
Buriganga River. The
palace is now a museum.
Photo Credit: Mahbub Hossain Shaheed (mahosha)
Image 35Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a view of the parliament building during sunrise.
Photo Credit: Lykantrop
Image 36Tanguar haor, located in
Sunamganj District, is a unique
wetlandecosystem of national importance and has come into international focus. In 2000, the hoar basin was declared a
Ramsar site - wetland of international importance.
Photo Credit: Sabirul Islam Biplob
Image 37Magpie Robin, a very common bird in
Bangladesh - locally known as Doyel or Doel (
Bengali: দোয়েল), is designated as the National Bird of the country.
Image 38Muslin is a
cottonfabric of plain weave made in a wide range of weights from delicate sheers to coarse sheeting. Early muslin was hand woven of uncommonly delicate handspun yarn, especially in the region around
Dhaka, Bengal (now
Bangladesh). The picture depicts an 18th-century woman in
Dhaka clad in fine Bengali muslin.
Photo Credit: Francesco Renaldi
Image 39Ramsagar National Park is a national park in
Bangladesh located at
Tejpur, near
Dinajpur District in the northwest of the country. The Park is 27.76 hectare, in size, and is built around a large water reservoir known as "Ramsagar reservoir" built in the 18th century by Raja
Ram Nath. The photograph shows young children from the locality fishin in the reservoir.
Image 40Bagakain Lake, also called Boga Lake is located in
Ruma Upazila in
Bandarban. It is a natural sweet and deep water lake situated nearly 1,246 feet (380 m) above sea level. The irregularly shaped lake is bounded on three sides by mountain peaks covered with thick bamboo bushes.
Image 41Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh.
Photo Credit: Karl Ernst Roehl
Image 42The pictured Shiva Temple is situated in Puthia Bazar of
Rajshahi District. It was built on a hing plinth on the southern bank of a large tank. The temple is a 19.81 meter square building and total height is 35.03 meter. It is a Pancha Ratna type building consists of a Garbhagriha and a surrounding verandah. Rani Bhubanmoye Debi built this temple in 1823 AD.
Image 43Ratargul Swamp Forest is a
freshwater swamp forest located in Gowain River, Fatehpur Union,
Gowainghat,
Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is the only swamp forest located in Bangladesh and one of the few freshwater swamp forest in the world. The forest is naturally conserved under the Department of Forestry, Govt. of Bangladesh.
Photo Credit: Sumon Mallick
Image 44Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh known for its wide sandy beach, is believed to be the world's longest (120 km) natural sandy sea beach. It is located 152 km south of
Chittagong.
Image 45Jamuna Multi-purpose Bridge, opened in June 1998 connects
Bhuapur on the
Jamuna River's east bank to
Sirajganj on its west bank. The 5th longest bridge in South Asia established a strategic link between the eastern and western parts of Bangladesh.
Image 47Chandanpura Nachghar is an ancient building located adjacent to Chandanpura Fire Service Station, along
Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah road in
Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is known as the dance hall of the Zamindar house of Sajjalela. The building, once used as the Chittagong Divisional Fire Service Office, is currently preserved as the proposed Fire Service and Civil Defense Museum.
Image 50Pohela Baishakh, is the first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated in both
Bangladesh and
Bengali communities across
India. The most colourful New Year's Day festival takes place in
Dhaka, as the students and teachers of Institute of Fine Arts,
University of Dhaka take out a colourful procession and parade round the campus. This image shows a glimpse of the parade.
Photo Credit: Niloy
Image 51Pond herons are
herons, typically 40–50 cm (16–20 in) long with an 80–100 cm (31–39 in) wingspan, which mostly breed in the tropical
Old World. The photo shows a heron at
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park.
Photo Credit: Hollingsworth, John and Karen, retouched by Zwoenitzer
Image 53The Padma Multipurpose Bridge is a multipurpose
road-rail bridge across the
Padma River, the main
distributary of
Ganges, under construction in
Bangladesh. The image features a beautiful morning view of Padma Bridge under construction (November 2021).
Image 55This is a photographic reproduction of an original two-dimensional work of art by
Francis Hayman (1708–1776) created in 1762. The artwork is showing
Lord Clive meeting with
Mir Jafar after the Battle of Plassey (1757). The painting was displayed in
Vauxhall soon after completion.
Image 56Egrets are
herons which have white or buff plumage, and develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the breeding season.. The pictured specimens were photographed at
Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary,
Bagerhat.
Image 58The oriental garden lizard, eastern garden lizard or changeable lizard (Calotes versicolor) is an agamid lizard found widely distributed in Asia. The pictured specimen was photographed at
National Botanical Gardens,
Dhaka.
Photo Credit: Azim Khan Ronnie
Image 59Natore Rajbari (also known as Pagla Raja's Palace, Natore Palace) was a prominent royal palace in
Natore, Bangladesh. It was the residence and seat of the
Rajshahi Raj family of
zamindars. The famous queen
Rani Bhabani lived here and after the death of her husband, expanded both the estate and the palace.
Image 60Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a view of the assembly hall inside the parliament building
Image 61The crimson sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja) is a
species of bird native in Bangladesh. The pictured specimen was photographed at Modhutila Eco-Park in
Sherpur District.
Photo Credit: Masud Rana
Image 62The Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque on Lalbagh road is situated less than half a kilometre west of the
Lalbagh Fort, in an area called Atish Khana in old
Dhaka. Two Persian inscriptions, one over the central archway and the other over the central Mihrab, speak of its construction during 1704–05 AD.
Image 63Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh known for its wide sandy beach, is believed to be the world's longest (120 km) natural sandy sea beach. It is located 152 km south of
Chittagong. The photo features a beach restaurant at Cox's Bazar.
Image 65Dhakeshwari Temple is a famous state-owned
Hindutemple in
Dhaka,
Bangladesh built in the 12th century. The temple is located southwest of the Salimullah Hall of
Dhaka University. This image shows Shiva temple structures inside the Dhakeshwari Temple complex.
Image 66Himchari National Park located just south of the
Cox's Bazar town consists of lush tropical rain forest, grasslands and trees, and features a number of waterfalls, the biggest of which cascades down toward the sandy, sun-drenched beach. The National Park was established in 1980 as a conservation area for research, education and recreation.
Image 68The Asian pied starling (Sturnus contra) is one of the 12 bird species of family
Sturnidae resident in
Bangladesh. Locally known as myna or shalik, these birds build their nests in holes or cavities in trees or buildings, or large globular structures of straw, twigs, etc. in trees.
... that
Raihan Rafi, the writer and director of the 2021 Bangladeshi film Janowar, interviewed the alleged perpetrators of the quadruple murder on which it is based?
Selected biography
Zāhir ud-Dīn Mohammad, commonly known as Bābur (February 14, 1483 – December 26, 1530) (
Chaghatay/
Persian: ﻇﻬﻴﺮ ﺍﻟﺪﻳﻦ محمد بابر; also spelled Zahiruddin, Zahiriddin, Muhammad, Bobur, Baber, Babar, etc.), was a
Muslim Emperor from
Central Asia who founded the
Mughal dynasty of
South Asia. He was a direct descendant of
Timur, and believed himself to be a descendant also of
Genghis Khan through his mother. Following a series of set-backs he succeeded in laying the basis for the
Mughal Empire.
The Mughal Empire was an important imperial power in the
Indian Subcontinent from the early sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth centuries. At the height of its power, around 1700, it controlled most of the subcontinent and parts of what is now
Afghanistan. Its population at that time has been estimated as between 100 and 150 million, over a territory of over 3 million square km. Following 1720 it declined rapidly. Its decline has been variously explained as caused by wars of succession, agrarian crises fueling local revolts, the growth of religious intolerance and British colonialism. The last
Emperor, whose rule was restricted to the city of
Delhi, was imprisoned and exiled by the
British after the
Indian Rebellion of 1857. (
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Image 7Noor Hossain, a pro-democracy demonstrator, "স্বৈরাচার নীপাত যাক//" The words, in bright white paint written on the bare chest on 10 November 1987 protest for democracy in Dhaka, photographed by Dinu Alam just before he was shot dead by President Ershad's security forces (from History of Bangladesh)
Image 8alt=Boat on a river in a densely forested plain. (from Culture of Bangladesh)
Image 13Shaheed Minar (Martyr Monument) People commemorates those who were killed in the 21 February 1952 Bengali Language Movement demonstration (from Culture of Bangladesh)
Image 25Atisha was one of the most influential Buddhist priest during the Pala dynasty in Bengal. He was believed to have been born in
Bikrampur (from History of Bangladesh)
Image 33alt=Building of red bricks with a roof consisting of many white domes. There are small round towers on the corners of the building each crowned by a white cupola. (from Culture of Bangladesh)
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Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in
South Asia. It is the
eighth-most populous country in the world and is among the
most densely populated countries with a population of nearly 170 million in an area of 148,460 square kilometres (57,320 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with
India to the north, west, and east, and
Myanmar to the southeast. To the south, it has a coastline along the
Bay of Bengal. It is narrowly separated from
Bhutan and
Nepal by the
Siliguri Corridor, and from
China by the mountainous Indian state of
Sikkim in the north.
Dhaka, the capital and
largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre.
Chittagong is the second-largest city and is the busiest port on the
Bay of Bengal. The official language of Bangladesh is
Bengali while
Bangladeshi English is also used in the government and official documents alongside Bengali.
The Bangladesh genocide (
Bengali: একাত্তরের গণহত্যা,
romanized: Ekāttorer Gôṇôhôtyā,
lit. '71's genocide', Bengali: বাঙালি গণহত্যা, romanized: Bāṅāli Gôṇôhôtyā,
lit. 'Bengali genocide') was the ethnic cleansing of
Bengalis, especially
Bengali Hindus, residing in
East Pakistan (now
Bangladesh) during the
Bangladesh Liberation War, perpetrated by the
Pakistan Armed Forces and the
Razakars. It began on 25 March 1971, as
Operation Searchlight was launched by
West Pakistan (now
Pakistan) to militarily subdue the Bengali population of East Pakistan; the Bengalis comprised the demographic majority and had been calling for independence from the Pakistani state. Seeking to curtail the Bengali self-determination movement, erstwhile Pakistani president
Yahya Khan approved a large-scale military deployment, and in the nine-month-long conflict that ensued, Pakistani soldiers and local pro-Pakistan militias killed between 300,000 and 3,000,000 Bengalis and
raped between 200,000 and 400,000 Bengali women in a systematic campaign of
mass murder and
genocidal sexual violence. In their investigation of the genocide, the
Geneva-based
International Commission of Jurists concluded that Pakistan's campaign involved the attempt to exterminate or forcibly remove a significant portion of the country's Hindu populace.
The West Pakistani government, which had implemented discriminatory legislation in East Pakistan, asserted that Hindus were behind the
Mukti Bahini (Bengali resistance fighters) revolt and that resolving the local "Hindu problem" would end the conflict—Khan's government and the Pakistani elite thus regarded the crackdown as a strategic policy. Genocidal rhetoric accompanied the campaign: Pakistani men believed that the sacrifice of Hindus was needed to fix the national malaise. In the countryside, Pakistan Army moved through villages and specifically asked for places where Hindus lived before burning them down. Hindus were identified by checking circumcision or by demanding the recitation of Muslim prayers. This also resulted in the migration of around eight million East Pakistani refugees into India, 80-90% of whom were Hindus. (Full article...)
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Satellite image of the cyclone near landfall on May 2
The 1994 Bangladesh cyclone was a powerful
tropical cyclone in the
Bay of Bengal. The cyclone closely followed the path, strength, and time of year of a
deadly cyclone in 1991 that killed more than 138,000 people. The 1994 cyclone formed on April 29 as a
depression, which organized and intensified significantly over the subsequent few days. On May 2, the cyclone attained
winds of 215 km/h (135 mph), according to the
India Meteorological Department (IMD). That day, the storm made
landfall in southeastern Bangladesh, and rapidly weakened over land, before dissipating on May 3.
Ahead of the storm's landfall, about 450,000 people evacuated to storm shelters built since the 1991 storm. Upon moving ashore, the cyclone dropped 190 mm (7.5 in) of precipitation and produced winds of 278 km/h (173 mph) in
Teknaf Upazila. Total storm damage was estimated at $125 million (1994
USD). The cyclone damaged or destroyed more than 78,000 houses, leaving about 500,000 people homeless. Along its path, the storm killed at least 350 people, including at least 126 fishermen from Thailand who were lost and presumed killed. In southeastern Bangladesh, the cyclone wrecked
Rohingya refugee camps, killing 85 people. The Bangladeshi government managed the country's response to the disaster, providing food, clothing, and medical care. (Full article...)
Bangladesh has achieved significant advancements in political empowerment, ranking seventh globally with a commendable gender parity rate of 55.2%. Over the past 50 years, the country has witnessed a woman serving as head of state for an impressive duration of 29.3 years, which stands as the longest period in the world. Gender parity in school enrollment has seen significant improvement. Bangladesh has also put in place regulations to protect women's rights and privileges. As access to education for women increases, the momentum to boost women's participation in the labor force continues to grow. Bangladesh has experienced a substantial transformation, marked by the gradual expansion of opportunities for women over the past few decades. Multiple factors have converged to bring about transformative advancements in women's empowerment within the nation. (Full article...)
The Nawab of Bengal (
Bengali: বাংলার নবাব, bāṅglār nôbāb) was the hereditary ruler of
Bengal Subah in
Mughal India. In the early 18th-century, the Nawab of Bengal was the de facto independent ruler of the three regions of
Bengal,
Bihar and Orissa which constitute the modern-day sovereign country of
Bangladesh and the
Indian states of
West Bengal,
Bihar and
Odisha. The Bengal Subah reached its peak during the reign of Nawab
Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan. They are often referred to as the Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa (
Bengali: বাংলা, বিহার ও উড়িষ্যার নবাব). The Nawabs were based in
Murshidabad which was centrally located within Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Their chief, a former prime minister, became the first Nawab. The Nawabs continued to issue coins in the name of the Mughal Emperor, but for all practical purposes, the Nawabs governed as independent monarchs. Bengal continued to contribute the largest share of funds to the imperial treasury in Delhi. The Nawabs, backed by bankers such as the
Jagat Seth, became the financial backbone of the Mughal court.
The Nawabs, especially under the rule of
Alivardi Khan of 16 years, were heavily engaged in various wars against the Marathas. Towards the end, he turned his attention to rebuilding and restoring
Bengal. (Full article...)
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The ITOS 1 weather satellite image of the cyclone shortly after peak intensity making landfall in East Pakistan on November 12
The cyclone formed over the central
Bay of Bengal on November 8 and traveled northward, intensifying as it did so. It reached its peak with winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) on November 10, and made
landfall on the coast of East Pakistan on the following afternoon. The storm surge devastated many of the offshore islands, wiping out villages and destroying crops throughout the region. In the most severely affected
upazila,
Tazumuddin, over 45% of the population of 167,000 were killed by the storm. (Full article...)
The Bangladeshi government has begun to implement a foreign policy that pursues regional economic integration in
South Asia and aims to establish Bangladesh as a regional hub of transit trade in
Asia. (Full article...)
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The University of Dhaka (
Bengali: ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়; also known as Dhaka University or DU) is a
publicresearch university located in
Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established in 1921 as University of Dacca and it is the oldest active university in Bangladesh.
The university was founded in 1921 under the Dacca University Act 1920 of the
Indian Legislative Council. Nawab Bahadur Sir
Khwaja Salimullah, who pioneered the university in Dhaka, donated 600 acres of land from his estate for this purpose. It is modeled after
British Universities. Currently it is the largest
public research university in Bangladesh, with a student body of 46,150 and a faculty of 1,992. (Full article...)
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Bangladesh is a densely populated, low-lying, mainly
riverine country located in South Asia with a coastline of 580 km (360 mi) on the northern
littoral of the
Bay of Bengal. The delta plain of the
Ganges (Padma),
Brahmaputra (Jamuna), and
Meghna Rivers and their tributaries occupy 79 percent of the country. Four uplifted blocks (including the Madhupur and Barind Tracts in the centre and northwest) occupy 9 percent and steep hill ranges up to approximately 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) high occupy 12 percent in the southeast (the
Chittagong Hill Tracts) and in the northeast. Straddling the
Tropic of Cancer, Bangladesh has a tropical
monsoon climate characterised by heavy seasonal rainfall, high temperatures, and high humidity. Natural disasters such as
floods and
cyclones accompanied by
storm surges periodically affect the country. Most of the country is intensively farmed, with rice the main crop, grown in three seasons. Rapid urbanisation is taking place with associated industrial and commercial development. Exports of garments and shrimp plus remittances from Bangladeshis working abroad provide the country's three main sources of foreign exchange income. (Full article...)
The event was the first-ever benefit of such a magnitude, and featured a
supergroup of performers that included Harrison, fellow ex-Beatle
Ringo Starr,
Bob Dylan,
Eric Clapton,
Billy Preston,
Leon Russell and the band
Badfinger. In addition, Shankar and
Ali Akbar Khan – both of whom had ancestral roots in Bangladesh – performed an opening set of
Indian classical music. The concerts were attended by a total of 40,000 people, and the initial gate receipts raised close to $250,000 for Bangladesh relief, which was administered by
UNICEF. (Full article...)
Grameen Bank is jointly operated by its borrower members and the government. It is originated in 1976, in the work of Professor
Muhammad Yunus at
University of Chittagong, who launched a
research project to study how to design a credit delivery system to provide banking services to the rural poor. In October 1983 the Grameen Bank was authorized by national legislation to operate as an independent bank. (Full article...)
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The history of Bangladesh as a civilized nation goes back for more than four millennia to the
Chalcolithic. The country's early recorded history is characterized by a succession of
Hindu and
Buddhist kingdoms and empires that fought for control of the
Bengal region.
Islam arrived during the 8th century AD and became dominant gradually since the early 13th century with the conquests led by
Bakhtiyar Khalji as well as activities of
Sunni missionaries such as
Shah Jalal in the region. Later,
Muslim rulers initiated the preaching of Islam by building
mosques. From the 14th century onward, it was ruled by the
Bengal Sultanate, founded by
Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah, formulated an individual currency etched with his name. He conquered Chittagong for the first time and merged with Bengal Sultanate. He constructed a high way from Chandpur to Chittagong for the first time. The Bengal Sultanate was extended by king
Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah, beginning a period of the country's economic prosperity and military dominance over the regional empires, which was referred by Europeans as the richest country to trade with. Afterwards, the region came under the
Mughal Empire, as, according to historian
C. A. Bayly, probably its wealthiest province. (Full article...)
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Architecture of Bangladesh is intertwined with the
architecture of the Bengal region and the broader
Indian subcontinent. The architecture of Bangladesh has a long history and is rooted in Bangladesh's
culture,
religion and
history. It has evolved over centuries and assimilated influences from social, religious and exotic communities. The architecture of Bangladesh bears a remarkable impact on the lifestyle, tradition and cultural life of
Bangladeshi people. Bangladesh has many architectural relics and monuments dating back thousands of years. (Full article...)
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Bashundhara Group (
Bengali: বসুন্ধরা গ্রুপ) is a
Bangladeshi conglomerate and one of the largest manufacturing companies in
Bangladesh. It was incorporated in 1987 as a
real estate company under the name East West Property Development Ltd (EWPD). After its first project turned out to be successful, the company grew quickly. It presently owns more than 50 major concerns throughout
Bangladesh. The company's import-export turnover was $1.12 billion or BDT 111.38 billion in the 2022-23 fiscal year. In the 2018 fiscal year, the company's real estate holdings amounted to BDT 50,000 crores, or $4.6 billion. (Full article...)
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The Indo-Pakistani war of 1971, also known as the third India-Pakistan war, was a military confrontation between
India and
Pakistan that occurred during the
Bangladesh Liberation War in
East Pakistan from 3 December 1971 until the
Pakistani capitulation in
Dhaka on 16 December 1971. The war began with Pakistan's
Operation Chengiz Khan, consisting of preemptive aerial strikes on eight
Indian air stations. The strikes led to India declaring war on Pakistan, marking their entry into the war for East Pakistan's independence, on the side of
Bengali nationalist forces. India's entry expanded the existing conflict with Indian and Pakistani forces engaging on both the eastern and western fronts. Thirteen days after the war started, India achieved a clear upper hand, and the
Eastern Command of the
Pakistan military signed the
instrument of surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka, marking the
formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of
Bangladesh. Approximately 93,000 Pakistani servicemen were
taken prisoner by the
Indian Army, which included 79,676 to 81,000 uniformed personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces, including some Bengali soldiers who had remained loyal to Pakistan. The remaining 10,324 to 12,500
prisoners were civilians, either family members of the military personnel or collaborators (
Razakars). (Full article...)
The
European Union's counter-piracy mission says that one of its warships is currently shadowing the hijacked
Bangladeshibulk carrierAbdullah as it sails toward the coast of
Somalia. At least 23 crew members are being held hostage by pirates on the ship.
(AP)
Rabindranath Tagore, the most remarkable poet of
Bengali literature, lived a part of life in Shelaidaha Kuthibari - a country house made by
Dwarkanath Tagore. Tagore created some of his memorable poems while living here. Do you know where in Bangladesh is Shelaidaha?
Image 2NgafaKhong (native Marma term) or Nafa-khumwaterfall is situated on the Remaikree River, a tributory of Sangu river. The wild hilly Remaikree river suddenly falls down here about 25–30 feet. The falls are located in a remote area two hours' walking distance from Remakree bazar,
Thanchi Upazila,
Bandarban District.
Photo Credit: Abu Md. Jakaria
Image 3The Uttara Ganabhaban (meaning Northern People's House) is an 18th-century (1734) royal palace also known as Dighapatia Rajbari as it was formerly the seat of the
Dighapatia Raj, an aristocratic landed estate in the
Bengal Presidency of the
British Raj. It is located near
Natore town and serves as the principal residence of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister in the northern part of the country.
Photo Credit: Rohan Uddin Fahad
Image 4Although
rice is the staple food of Bangladesh, wheat holds an important position is a summplementary staple corp. The image was captured in a wheat field in the
Natore District.
Image 6Chittagong War Cemetery is a
Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery located at Dampara 22 kilometers north of the
airport and 8 kilometers from the
port. The burial area is surrounded by a large plantation. A tarmac lane leads from the entrance gate to the burial area which is entered through a metal gate flanked by two small brick chapels.
Image 8Madhabkunda waterfall is one of the highest
waterfalls in
Bangladesh. It is situated in
Barlekha Upazila in
Moulvibazar District,
Sylhet Division. The waterfall is a popular
tourist spot in Bangladesh. Big boulders, surrounding forest, and the adjoining streams attracts many tourists for picnic parties and day trips.
Image 10Numerous species of Dragonflies are native in Bangladesh. The pictured specimen was photographed at
Baldha Garden,
Dhaka.
Photo Credit: Azim Khan Ronnie
Image 11Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a close view of a section of the parliament building.
Image 13The Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) is a medium-sized
bird of prey in the family
Accipitridae found in the
Indian subcontinent,
Southeast Asia and
Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breast which make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey. The pictured specimen was photographed at
Kuakata Eco-Park.
Image 14St. Martin's Island is a small island in the northeastern part of the
Bay of Bengal, about 9 km south of the tip of the
Cox's Bazar-
Teknaf peninsula, and forming the southernmost part of Bangladesh. There is a small adjoining island that is separated at high tide, called
Chera Dwip. It is about 8 kilometres (5 miles) west of the northwest coast of
Myanmar, at the mouth of the
Naf River.
Photo Credit: Niaz morshed Shovon
Image 15The
Pancha Ratna Govinda Temple in is located at Puthia village in
Rajshahi district in Bangladesh. The temple is a striking monument built in the 19th century. It has the architectural feature of five ratnas or spires. It is located within the inner precincts of the Puthia Rajbari or palace.
Image 16Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a close view of a section of the parliament building.
Image 19The river Buriganga is economically very important to Dhaka. Even during the Mughal rules the banks of the Buriganga were already a prime location for trade. Today the river provides vital connectivity between the capital city and many districts. The photograph features a
launch sailing from
Sadarghat on the
Buriganga during sunset.
Image 20Dinajpur Railway Bridge on Punorvoba River is an important landmark facilitating rail connectivity between
Dinajpur District and rest of the country.
Image 21Shuvolong is a place in Barkol sub district, located about 25 kilometres (11 kilometres as the crow flies) away from
Rangamati town. There are a few waterfalls in Shuvolong area with the largest one falling from as high as 300 feet. Shuvolong is accessible by speed boat or motor boats from Rangamati. The photo features Shovolong water falls in October (before winter).
Image 22Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a close view of a section of the parliament building.
Image 23The chestnut-capped babbler (Timalia pileata) is a
passerine bird of the
Timaliidae. It is
monotypic within the genus Timalia. The pictured specimen of this native bird of Bangladesh was photographed at Himchari National Garden,
Cox's Bazar.
Photo Credit: Syedabbas321
Image 24The District of Rangamati is a part of the
Chittagong Hill Tracts and is one of the most beautiful districts of the country. Its beauty lies in the people, culture, landscape and lifestyle. This picture featuring the skyline of Rangamati has been taken at Tabalchhori at BDR Rangamati.
Image 26The District of Rangamati is a part of the Chittagong Hill Tracts and is one of the most beautiful districts of the country. Its beauty lies in the people, culture, landscape and lifestyle. The Hanging Bridge at
Rangamti district, pictured here, is a famous landmark and tourist attraction of the district.
Photo Credit: Shakhawat Hossen Shafat
Image 27An old man carrying two baskets on a stick through a field of tea plants in
Jaflong,
Sylhet,
Bangladesh, with misty hills in the background.
Photo Credit: Abdul Momin
Image 28Bandarban, one of the remotest districts of Bangladesh, is famous for the beauty of its hilly terrain. The numerous Buddhist temples and bihars in the town, Prantik Lake, Jibannagar and Kyachlong Lake are some more places of interest. This image shows the skyline of the district from the pouplar Nilachol resort managed by
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation.
Image 29In Bangladesh there are many tribal people live in Sylhet, Dinajpur, Cox's Bazar, Mymensingh, Rajshahi etc. But majority of tribal people live in the
Chittagong Hill Tracts. This picture features a
tribal kid with her little sister tied in her back at Farukpara,
Bandarban, Bangladesh.
Image 30The image features a
Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan; Folio from the Shah Jahan Album. It depicts a shamsa (literally, sun) traditionally opened imperial Mughal albums. Worked in bright colors and several tones of gold, the meticulously designed and painted arabesques are enriched by fantastic flowers, birds, and animals. The inscription in the center reads: "His Majesty Shihabuddin Muhammad Shahjahan, the King, Warrior of the Faith, may God perpetuate his kingdom and sovereignty.".
Image 33Chomchom is a traditional
Bengali sweet originated from
Porabari,
Tangail, Bangladesh. It is a very popular dessert in
Bangladesh and
India. The cuisine comes in a variety of colors, mainly light pink, light yellow, and white. It is coated with coconut or mawa flakes as a
garnish. The sweet is oval and brownish.
Photo Credit: P.K.Niyogi
Image 34Ahsan Manzil, the official residential palace and seat of the
Dhaka Nawab Family, situated on the banks of the
Buriganga River. The
palace is now a museum.
Photo Credit: Mahbub Hossain Shaheed (mahosha)
Image 35Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a view of the parliament building during sunrise.
Photo Credit: Lykantrop
Image 36Tanguar haor, located in
Sunamganj District, is a unique
wetlandecosystem of national importance and has come into international focus. In 2000, the hoar basin was declared a
Ramsar site - wetland of international importance.
Photo Credit: Sabirul Islam Biplob
Image 37Magpie Robin, a very common bird in
Bangladesh - locally known as Doyel or Doel (
Bengali: দোয়েল), is designated as the National Bird of the country.
Image 38Muslin is a
cottonfabric of plain weave made in a wide range of weights from delicate sheers to coarse sheeting. Early muslin was hand woven of uncommonly delicate handspun yarn, especially in the region around
Dhaka, Bengal (now
Bangladesh). The picture depicts an 18th-century woman in
Dhaka clad in fine Bengali muslin.
Photo Credit: Francesco Renaldi
Image 39Ramsagar National Park is a national park in
Bangladesh located at
Tejpur, near
Dinajpur District in the northwest of the country. The Park is 27.76 hectare, in size, and is built around a large water reservoir known as "Ramsagar reservoir" built in the 18th century by Raja
Ram Nath. The photograph shows young children from the locality fishin in the reservoir.
Image 40Bagakain Lake, also called Boga Lake is located in
Ruma Upazila in
Bandarban. It is a natural sweet and deep water lake situated nearly 1,246 feet (380 m) above sea level. The irregularly shaped lake is bounded on three sides by mountain peaks covered with thick bamboo bushes.
Image 41Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh.
Photo Credit: Karl Ernst Roehl
Image 42The pictured Shiva Temple is situated in Puthia Bazar of
Rajshahi District. It was built on a hing plinth on the southern bank of a large tank. The temple is a 19.81 meter square building and total height is 35.03 meter. It is a Pancha Ratna type building consists of a Garbhagriha and a surrounding verandah. Rani Bhubanmoye Debi built this temple in 1823 AD.
Image 43Ratargul Swamp Forest is a
freshwater swamp forest located in Gowain River, Fatehpur Union,
Gowainghat,
Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is the only swamp forest located in Bangladesh and one of the few freshwater swamp forest in the world. The forest is naturally conserved under the Department of Forestry, Govt. of Bangladesh.
Photo Credit: Sumon Mallick
Image 44Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh known for its wide sandy beach, is believed to be the world's longest (120 km) natural sandy sea beach. It is located 152 km south of
Chittagong.
Image 45Jamuna Multi-purpose Bridge, opened in June 1998 connects
Bhuapur on the
Jamuna River's east bank to
Sirajganj on its west bank. The 5th longest bridge in South Asia established a strategic link between the eastern and western parts of Bangladesh.
Image 47Chandanpura Nachghar is an ancient building located adjacent to Chandanpura Fire Service Station, along
Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah road in
Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is known as the dance hall of the Zamindar house of Sajjalela. The building, once used as the Chittagong Divisional Fire Service Office, is currently preserved as the proposed Fire Service and Civil Defense Museum.
Image 50Pohela Baishakh, is the first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated in both
Bangladesh and
Bengali communities across
India. The most colourful New Year's Day festival takes place in
Dhaka, as the students and teachers of Institute of Fine Arts,
University of Dhaka take out a colourful procession and parade round the campus. This image shows a glimpse of the parade.
Photo Credit: Niloy
Image 51Pond herons are
herons, typically 40–50 cm (16–20 in) long with an 80–100 cm (31–39 in) wingspan, which mostly breed in the tropical
Old World. The photo shows a heron at
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park.
Photo Credit: Hollingsworth, John and Karen, retouched by Zwoenitzer
Image 53The Padma Multipurpose Bridge is a multipurpose
road-rail bridge across the
Padma River, the main
distributary of
Ganges, under construction in
Bangladesh. The image features a beautiful morning view of Padma Bridge under construction (November 2021).
Image 55This is a photographic reproduction of an original two-dimensional work of art by
Francis Hayman (1708–1776) created in 1762. The artwork is showing
Lord Clive meeting with
Mir Jafar after the Battle of Plassey (1757). The painting was displayed in
Vauxhall soon after completion.
Image 56Egrets are
herons which have white or buff plumage, and develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the breeding season.. The pictured specimens were photographed at
Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary,
Bagerhat.
Image 58The oriental garden lizard, eastern garden lizard or changeable lizard (Calotes versicolor) is an agamid lizard found widely distributed in Asia. The pictured specimen was photographed at
National Botanical Gardens,
Dhaka.
Photo Credit: Azim Khan Ronnie
Image 59Natore Rajbari (also known as Pagla Raja's Palace, Natore Palace) was a prominent royal palace in
Natore, Bangladesh. It was the residence and seat of the
Rajshahi Raj family of
zamindars. The famous queen
Rani Bhabani lived here and after the death of her husband, expanded both the estate and the palace.
Image 60Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban is the National Assembly Building of
Bangladesh, located in the capital
Dhaka. It was created by architect
Louis I. Kahn and is one of the largest legislative complexes in the world. It houses all parliamentary activities of Bangladesh. This photo offers a view of the assembly hall inside the parliament building
Image 61The crimson sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja) is a
species of bird native in Bangladesh. The pictured specimen was photographed at Modhutila Eco-Park in
Sherpur District.
Photo Credit: Masud Rana
Image 62The Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque on Lalbagh road is situated less than half a kilometre west of the
Lalbagh Fort, in an area called Atish Khana in old
Dhaka. Two Persian inscriptions, one over the central archway and the other over the central Mihrab, speak of its construction during 1704–05 AD.
Image 63Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh known for its wide sandy beach, is believed to be the world's longest (120 km) natural sandy sea beach. It is located 152 km south of
Chittagong. The photo features a beach restaurant at Cox's Bazar.
Image 65Dhakeshwari Temple is a famous state-owned
Hindutemple in
Dhaka,
Bangladesh built in the 12th century. The temple is located southwest of the Salimullah Hall of
Dhaka University. This image shows Shiva temple structures inside the Dhakeshwari Temple complex.
Image 66Himchari National Park located just south of the
Cox's Bazar town consists of lush tropical rain forest, grasslands and trees, and features a number of waterfalls, the biggest of which cascades down toward the sandy, sun-drenched beach. The National Park was established in 1980 as a conservation area for research, education and recreation.
Image 68The Asian pied starling (Sturnus contra) is one of the 12 bird species of family
Sturnidae resident in
Bangladesh. Locally known as myna or shalik, these birds build their nests in holes or cavities in trees or buildings, or large globular structures of straw, twigs, etc. in trees.
... that
Raihan Rafi, the writer and director of the 2021 Bangladeshi film Janowar, interviewed the alleged perpetrators of the quadruple murder on which it is based?
Selected biography
Zāhir ud-Dīn Mohammad, commonly known as Bābur (February 14, 1483 – December 26, 1530) (
Chaghatay/
Persian: ﻇﻬﻴﺮ ﺍﻟﺪﻳﻦ محمد بابر; also spelled Zahiruddin, Zahiriddin, Muhammad, Bobur, Baber, Babar, etc.), was a
Muslim Emperor from
Central Asia who founded the
Mughal dynasty of
South Asia. He was a direct descendant of
Timur, and believed himself to be a descendant also of
Genghis Khan through his mother. Following a series of set-backs he succeeded in laying the basis for the
Mughal Empire.
The Mughal Empire was an important imperial power in the
Indian Subcontinent from the early sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth centuries. At the height of its power, around 1700, it controlled most of the subcontinent and parts of what is now
Afghanistan. Its population at that time has been estimated as between 100 and 150 million, over a territory of over 3 million square km. Following 1720 it declined rapidly. Its decline has been variously explained as caused by wars of succession, agrarian crises fueling local revolts, the growth of religious intolerance and British colonialism. The last
Emperor, whose rule was restricted to the city of
Delhi, was imprisoned and exiled by the
British after the
Indian Rebellion of 1857. (
more...)
Image 7Noor Hossain, a pro-democracy demonstrator, "স্বৈরাচার নীপাত যাক//" The words, in bright white paint written on the bare chest on 10 November 1987 protest for democracy in Dhaka, photographed by Dinu Alam just before he was shot dead by President Ershad's security forces (from History of Bangladesh)
Image 8alt=Boat on a river in a densely forested plain. (from Culture of Bangladesh)
Image 13Shaheed Minar (Martyr Monument) People commemorates those who were killed in the 21 February 1952 Bengali Language Movement demonstration (from Culture of Bangladesh)
Image 25Atisha was one of the most influential Buddhist priest during the Pala dynasty in Bengal. He was believed to have been born in
Bikrampur (from History of Bangladesh)
Image 33alt=Building of red bricks with a roof consisting of many white domes. There are small round towers on the corners of the building each crowned by a white cupola. (from Culture of Bangladesh)
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