About Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a country of harmony and heritage endowed with a rare gift of nature. It is the rainbow land where multi-hued cultures have blossomed from times immemorial. Blessed with an unparalleled biodiversity replete with exotic flora and fauna, lush green landscape, endless golden beaches, and scenic hills, it is simply impossible not to fall in love with Bangladesh. A range of fantastic architecture depicted through historical monuments and ruins reflecting Bangladesh’s rich past, delicious food and hospitable people add value to the tourism potential of the country.
After gaining Independence in 1971, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) was established in 1972 as the national tourism organisation under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism to start the work on developing tourism in the country. As the pioneer government organisation, BPC started to develop tourism attractions, providing support services to tourists, roping in private stakeholders and educating people in the industry along with taking initiatives in branding and promotional activities to promote tourism in the country.
Globally, tourism emerged as an industry in the early 19th Century and became one of the major contributors in international commerce, emerging at the same time one of the main sources of income for many developing countries.
A Harmony of Heritage
Bangladesh is a small country in South Asia sharing its borders with India, Myanmar, and Bay of Bengal bordering the south. This country is situated within the deltaic landmass of three major rivers namely Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Topography of the country is almost flat with huge network of rivers and canals spanning across the country. Bangladesh’s vast green fields and low hills offer amazing scenic sights for visitors
Food and Shopping:
Bangladesh is known as a country of hospitality with generous behavior of her people and tasty food. Our food is delightful; a pure South Asian delicacy. The spectacular combination of our age-old traditional values and a diverse range of perfectly blended spices give Bangladesh cuisines a unique taste for which people from all around the world do not hesitate to come back here again. Shopping in Bangladesh, especially for clothing’s is undoubtedly fantastic and attractive to the tourists in terms of quality and price. It can be one of the most attractions for foreign visitors.
Culture
The people of Bangladesh have a rich fictional legacy, with the first available form of literature being over a thousand years old. Bengali literature developed considerably during the medieval period with the rise of popular poets such as Chandi Das, Daulat Kazi an Alaol.
The traditional music of Bangladesh is very much the same as that of the Indian sub-continent. The music in Bangladesh can be divided into three main categories: classical, modern and folk. Both vocal and instrumental classical music is enjoyed in Bangladesh. Ustad Ayet Ali Khan and Ustad Alauddin are two famous classical instrumental players that are internationally known. Modern music is becoming more popular and is practiced widely. Contemporary, pop songs and bands are also enjoying more widespread fame, but are mainly popular in the regions of Dhaka city.
Tribal dances are very popular among the Bangalees. The countryside girls are in the habit of dancing to popular folk music. Their dances require no regulations as such, just a small amount of courage and a big amount of rhythm. Popular songs like Shari and Jari are presented with the accompanying dance of both male and female performers.
Drama and theatre is an old tradition that is very popular in Bangladesh. More than a dozen theater groups in Dhaka City have been regularly staging locally written plays for hundreds of years. Many have also started adopted some plays from European writers. Baily Road in Dhaka is known as “Natak Para” and this is one location where drama shows are regularly held. Many shows are also held at the Dhaka University.
Another important aspect of the culture of Bangladesh is clothing. Bangladeshi woman usually wear Saris, made of the world famous and expensive, finely embroidered quilted patchwork cloth produced by the village woman. Woman will traditionally wear their hair in a twisted bun, which is called the “Beni style”. Hindus will traditionally wear Dhuty for religious purposes. These days most men of Bangladesh wear shirts and pants.
Religious Festivals & Cultural
The follower of Islam celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, Milad un Nabi, Muharram, Chand Raat, Shab-e-Baraat, Bishwa Ijtema, and many other festivals according to Islam. According to Hinduism, Hinduism celebrates the Durga Puja, Janmashtami, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Rath Jatra, and many others. The Buddhists widely celebrate Buddha Purnima, Madhu Purnima, Kathin Chibardan, etc. according to their religion. The Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter Sunday with due religious fervor.
Common Culture
Pahela Baishakh or Bangla Noboborsho is the first day of the Bengali Calendar. It is celebrated on 14th April each year. It is considered one of the country’s most significant everyday cultural events along with the Pahela Falgun. Nabanna Utshob, Borsha Utshob, Nouka Baich, Rokeya Day, Rabindra Jayanti, Nazrul Jayanti, Dhaka World Music Festival (music), Bengal Classical Music Festival, International Folk Festival, Jatiya Pitha Utsab, Joy Bangla Concert are among the everyday cultural activities and celebration in Bangladesh.