 Bangladesh Travel Guide
Sunset on the world's longest beach, at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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Introducing Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a guide introducing this South Asian country at the Bay of Bengal. In writing this guide, I want to share with you details about Bangladesh that I hope will help you have a smooth and memorable vacation there. All the principal cities and tourist attractions of Bangladesh are listed and described for your benefit.
National Assembly of Bangladesh, Dhaka
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About Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a country to the west of Southeast Asia. It is almost surrounded on three sides by India, although it does share a border with Myanmar to the southeast. The country faces the Bay of Bengal to the south.
Guide to Bangladesh Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Bangladesh, with full description, star rating, address, location map and evaluation. Spend a little time going through the list to find the hotel that suits you best. Pick the hotel and view the rates offered by different booking sites. Then select the site that offers the best rate, according to the date of your stay, length and room type.
More about Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the product of the partition of Pakistan into two separate countries in 1972. East Pakistan becomes the independent state of Bangladesh. The people of Bangladesh have more in common with those living in the Indian state of West Bengal, in that they share a common language, Bengali, also called Bangla, than with their former countrymen, the Pakistanis.
Despite a size of only 147,570 square kilometers, Bangladesh is home to 147 million people. Many however live below the poverty line, and the gap between the have's and the have-not's is quite apparent.
Tourists to Bangladesh will find the world's longest sea beach and the largest mangrove forest in the world, which stretches from Bangladesh all the way to West Bengal in India. The country experiences a tropical monsoon climate. Temperature is fairly constant and high throughout the year, averaging from 20°C to 30°C
Coral reef at St Martin's Island, Bangladesh
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Planning your visit to Bangladesh
Nationals of all countries need a visa to enter Bangladesh. You should get it from a Bangladesh embassy in your home country or from a neighbouring country. The visa fee varies by country: for US nationals, US$131; for Australian citizens, A$150; Canadian citizens, C$80, and for UK citizens, £40.
The main international gateway to Bangladesh is the Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. There are only a few airlines flying to Dhaka, among them GMG Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways. For budget travelers, AirAsia flies to Dhaka from Kuala Lumpur.
Planning your travel within Bangladesh
Even for budget travelers, for the sake of comfort and safety, I would recommend that you check out the air conditioned bus services rather than the crowded public buses that the locals use. Among the operators are Green Line and SilkLine.
Other Useful Links
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Kaliya Jue Temple, Dinajpur district, Bangladesh
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The Cheerful Traveler
Something to cheer up your trip.
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Principal Cities of Bangladesh
- Dhaka
Capital as well as biggest city in Bangladesh.
- Chittagong
Second biggest city and the main seaport of the country.
- Khulna
Third biggest city and a major industrial and commercial hub.
- Rajshahi
Fourth biggest city, located in the northwest of the country, a major centre for silk and fruits such as mangoes.
- Sylhet
City on the northeastern part of Bangladesh, currently one of the richest city in the country.
- Barisal
Old port on the north shore of the Bay of Bengal.
- Rangpur
Centre of trade and commerce in northwestern Bangladesh.
Major Tourist Destinations in Bangladesh
- Char Atra
An island in the Ganges.
- Cox's Bazar
The main beach resort of Bangladesh.
- Rangamati
A rural part of Bangladesh where you can visit different hill tribes.
- St. Martin's Island
The only coral island in Bangladesh, in the northeast part of the Bay of Bengal.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh
- Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat
City formerly called Khalifatabad, with numerous historical mosques.
- Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
The most important Buddhist ruins in Bangladesh.
- The Sundarbans
One of the biggest mangrove swamps in the world.
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