The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh is a South Asian country known for its green landscape and numerous rivers. Although the country got its independence in 1971, but archaeological evidence indicates human habitation in this area over 20000 years. Thus, a long cultural history prevails in this region. The country situated on a river basin is also the home of diverse class of flora and fauna. The country has a true sub-tropical climate with hot summer and a pleasant winter. Due to the favourable weather in winter, this is the high time to visit the tourist spots in Bangladesh.
The country has a good number of tourist spots which are mainly based on the natural beauty. Being the heart of the country, Dhaka is connected with all other districts by air, road, railway and riverway. Being a small country, these journeys by air is 30-60 min or by road is 6 to 12 h. Dhaka itself has some medieval sights of the Mughal era and British colonial period which includes Ahsan Manzil, Curzon Hall, Lalbagh Fort and Sonargaon. As a garment production hub, Dhaka is also attracts both local and foreigners for shopping cloths at a cheap rate.
Ahsan Manzil, Dhaka
Curzon Hall, Dhaka University
Lalbagh Fort, Dhaka
Sonargaon, Narayanganj
Chittagong, the port city attracts a lot of tourists mainly to its sea beaches in Cox’s bazar. This area is also popular to the tourists for some beautiful lakes and highlands (Nilgiri, Nilachal), as well as for its beautiful Saint Martin’s island.
Cox’s bazar sea beaches, near Chittagong
Nilgiri Mountains, near Chittagong
Saint Martin’s island, near Chittagong
Sylhet is the headquarter of the north-eastern regions of Bangladesh and famous for its tea gardens. This area also attracts nature lovers for its beautiful and vibrant landscape with water bodies flowing through valleys and hills.
Famous tea gardens, Sylhet
Khulna, once famous for its port and jute industries is the headquarter of the south-western districts. The greatest attraction of Khulna is the Sundarbans, which is the largest stretch of mangrove forest in the world. It was declared as world heritage by the UNESCO in 1987. The forest is the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger, the biggest type of wild cat. It is also the habitat of saltwater crocodile, white spotted deer, monkey, birds and so on. Among 334 plants growing in the Sundarbans, there are more than 50 true mangrove species. Apart from the Sundarbans, some medieval age mosques such as The Sixty Dome Mosque from Sultanate period, shrimp farms and Mongla sea port also close to Khulna. Anyone wants to have a look at the beach without going to Cox’s bazar, can visit Kuakata sea beach which is 4-5 h road journey from Khulna.
Sundarbans, near Khulna
Royal Bengal Tiger, Sundarbans
Sixty Dome Mosque, Bagerhat
