Bangladesh

*Map of Bangladesh

*The Bangladesh Travel Guide

*Dhaka Division

*sylhet

*cox's bazar

*Kuakata

*Chandpur

*Commilla

*Rangamati

*St. Martin's

*Sundarbans

*Rajshahi

*Bandarban

*Chittagong

*Bogra 

*Brahmanbaria

*Teknaf Upazila 

History of Bangladesh
Remnants of civilisation in the greater Bengal region date back four thousand years, when the region was settled by Dravidian, Tibeto-Burman, and Austro-Asiatic peoples. The exact origin of the word "Bangla" or "Bengal" is unknown, though it is believed to be derived from Bang, the Dravidian-speaking tribe that settled in the area around the year 1000 BC.
After the arrival of Indo-Aryans, the kingdom of Gangaridai was formed from at least the seventh century BC, which later united with Bihar under the Magadha and Maurya Empires. Bengal was later part of the Gupta Empire from the third to the sixth centuries CE. Following its collapse, a dynamic Bengali named Shashanka founded an impressive yet short-lived kingdom. Shashanka is considered the first independent king in the history of Bangladesh. After a period of anarchy, the Buddhist Pala dynasty ruled the region for four hundred years, followed by a shorter reign of the Hindu Sena dynasty. Islam was introduced to Bengal in the twelfth century by Sufi missionaries, and subsequent Muslim conquests helped spread Islam throughout the region. Bakhtiar Khilji, a Turkish general, defeated Lakshman Sen of the Sena dynasty and conquered large parts of Bengal. The region was ruled by dynasties of Sultans and feudal lords for the next few hundred years. By the 16th century, the Mughal Empire controlled Bengal, and Dhaka became an important provincial centre of Mughal administration.
European traders arrived late in the 15th century, and their influence grew until the British East India Company gained control of Bengal following the Battle of Plassey in 1757.The bloody rebellion of 1857, known as the Sepoy Mutiny, resulted in transfer of authority to the crown, with a British viceroy running the administration. During colonial rule, famine racked the Indian subcontinent many times, including the Great Bengal famine of 1943 that claimed 3 million lives.
Between 1905 and 1911, an abortive attempt was made to divide the province of Bengal into two zones, with Dhaka being the capital of the eastern zone. When India was partitioned in 1947, Bengal was partitioned along religious lines, with the western part going to India and the eastern part joining Pakistan as a province called East Bengal (later renamed East Pakistan), with its capital at Dhaka
In 1950, land reform was accomplished in East Bengal with the abolishment of the feudal zamindari system. However, despite the economic and demographic weight of the east, Pakistan's government and military were largely dominated by the upper classes from the west. The Bengali Language Movement of 1952 was the first sign of friction between the two wings of Pakistan. Dissatisfaction with the central government over economic and cultural issues continued to rise through the next decade, during which the Awami League emerged as the political voice of the Bengali-speaking population. It agitated for autonomy in the 1960s, and in 1966, its president Sheikh Mujibur Rah-man was jailed; he was released in 1969 after an unprecedented popular uprising.
In 1970, a massive cyclone devastated the coast of East Pakistan, and the central government responded poorly. The Bengali population's anger was compounded when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, whose Awami League won a majority in Parliament in the 1970 elections, was blocked from taking office. After staging compromise talks with Mujib, President Yahya Khan arrested him on the early hours of March 26, 1971, and launched Operation Searchlight, a sustained military assault on East Pakistan. Yahya's methods were extremely bloody, and the violence of the war resulted in many civilian deaths .[17] Chief targets included intellectuals and Hindus, and about ten million refugees fled to neighbouring India (LaPorte,[18] p. 103). Estimates of those massacred throughout the war range from three hundred thousand to 3 million.[19]
After its independence, Bangladesh became a parliamentary democracy, with Mujib as the Prime Minister. In the 1973 parliamentary elections, the Awami League gained an absolute majority. A nationwide famine occurred during 1973 and 1974, and in early 1975, Mujib initiated a one-party socialist rule with his newly formed BAKSAL. On August 15, 1975, Mujib and his family were assassinated by mid-level military officers.
Government and Politics
Bangladesh is a parliamentary democracy with Islam as the state religion. Direct elections involving all citizens over the age 18 are held every five years for the unicameral parliament known as Jatia Sangsad. The parliament building is known as the Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban designed by architect Louis Kahn and currently has 345 members including 45 reserved seats for women, elected from single-member constituencies. The Prime Minister, as the head of government, forms the cabinet and runs the day-to-day affairs of state. While the Prime Minister is formally appointed by the President, he or she must be an MP who commands the confidence of the majority of parliament. The President is the head of state, a largely ceremonial post elected by the parliament.[24]
However the President's powers are substantially expanded during the tenure of a caretaker government, which is responsible for the conduct of elections and transfer of power. The officers of the caretaker government must be non-partisan and are given three months to complete their task. This transitional arrangement is an innovation that was pioneered by Bangladesh in its 1991 election and then institutionalised in 1996 through its 13th constitutional amendment.
The Constitution of Bangladesh was drafted in 1972 and has undergone fourteen amendments. The highest judicial body is the Supreme Court. Justices are appointed by the President. The judicial and law enforcement institutions are weak. Separation of powers, judicial from executive was finally implemented on the 1st of November, 2007. It is expected that this separation will make the judiciary stronger and impartial. Laws are loosely based on English common law, but family laws such as marriage and inheritance are based on religious scripts, and therefore differ between religious communities.
Foreign Policy and Military
Bangladesh pursues a moderate foreign policy that places heavy reliance on multinational diplomacy, especially at the United Nations. In 1974 Bangladesh joined both the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations and has since been elected to serve two terms on the Security Council in 1978-1979 and 2000–2001. In the 1980s, Bangladesh played a lead role in founding the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAAR C) in order to expand relations with other South Asian states. Since the founding of SAAR C 1985, a Bangladeshi has held the post of Secretary General on two occasions.
Bangladesh's most important and complex foreign relationships are with India and Pakistan. These relationships are informed by historical and cultural ties and form an important part of the domestic political discourse.

Bangladesh profile 

Basic Data
Country Name : Bangladesh
Location : Between 20.34° and 26.38° North Latitude between 88.41° and 92.41° East Latitude.
Area : 144,000 Squire Kilometer ( 56,000 Squire Miles)
Economic Zone : Up to 200 Nautical Miles
Boundary : North – India (West Bangle, Assam and Magalia), East – India (Tripura , Mizoram, and Myanmar), West – India (West Bangle). South – Bay of Bangle.
Division & District : 6 (Six) Division (1) Dhaka (2) Chitagong (3) Khulna (4) Rajshahi (5) Barisal (6) Sylhet. 64 (Sixty Four) District
Capital : Dhaka
National Language : Bangla
Unit Of Currency : Taka
Climate : Average Winter Temp Max 29°c Min 11°c , Average Summer Temp Max 39°c Min 21°c.
Monsoon Rainfall Lowest 160cm Highest 400cm , Humidity Highest 99% Lowest 36% ,
Main Seasons Winter (November to February) , Summer ( May to June) , Monsoon (July to October).
Principal River : Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, Brahamaputra, Testa, Surma, Modhumati, Buriganga, Sitalakha, Kopotakkha, Karnaphuli, Kocha, etc.
International Airport : Dhaka, Chitagong, Sylhet.
Inland Airport : Jessore, Saidpur, Rajshahi, Ishurdi, Barisal, Cox’s Bazar.
Principal Crops : Paddy, Whet, Mustard, Jute, Potato & etc.
Export Item : Ready made garments, Jute, Medicine, Cement, Ship,
Import Item : Industrial Machinery, Cotton, Baby Food,
 Hotal and Guest house in Dhaka
Dhaka (Hotel);Abakash (Parjatan Hotel);83-88, Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212;Tel: 8821548, 8811109, Fax:8811150 ;Asia Pacific Blossom Hotel;House # 27, Park Road, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212;Tel: 9880406, 9884233;Fax: 9888512;E-mail : blossom@citech-bd.com ;BRAC Center Inn
BRAC Center, 75, Mohakhali, Dhaka;Tel: 9886681-2;Fax: 9886683;Email: bracinn@bdmail.net ;De CastleLimited;House-B-72, Road-21, Banani, Dhaka;Tel: 8812888, 8812067;Fax: 8810182;Email: hdcl@bdcom.com ;Dhaka Midtown Hotel;62, Gulshan Avenue, Road 130, Gulshan South C/A, Dhaka;Tel: 8823698;Fax: 8823698;Email: midtown@bdmail.net ;Dhaka Sheraton Hotel;1, Minto Road,;Dhaka-1000;Tel: 8653636, 8358060 ;Fax: 8312915;Email: sales@sheraton-dhaka.com ;Grand Azad Hotel;55, Purana Paltan, Dhaka;Tel: 9562854, 9550411, 9559399;Fax: 9571671;Email: atoz@bijoy.net Hotel Best Western La Vinci;54, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka;Tel: 9113955, 9130919
;Hotel Bon Vivant;Plot No. 8/A, Road #13 Baridhara Noth;Dhaka-1212;Tel: 9892462, 9896108, 9886866;Fax : 8854173;Email: sales@hotelbonvivant.com., ;Web: www.hotelbonvivant.com ;Hotel Metropolitan Ltd;44, Topkhana Road, Dhaka;Tel: 9554683-87 ;Hotel Midway International;30, Naya Paltan, VIP Road, Motijheel, Dhaka;Tel: 8319315, 8319753, 8316935;Fax: 8315360;Email: hotelmid@aitlbd.net ;Hotel Orchard Plaza;71, Naya Paltan, Motijheel, Dhaka;Tel: 9331832, 9333477;Fax: 9332369;Email: saleshop@aitlbd.net
;Hotel Pritom;Pritom Bhaban;42, Topkhana Road, Dhaka;Tel: 9554564, 9552475, 9561560 Summerpalace Hotel & Apartments;35, Suhrawardy Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka;Tel: 8816722, 9892007;E-mail summerpalace@worldnetbd.net;Hotel Purbani International;1, Dilkusha, Dhaka Tel : 9563624, 9552229;Fax: 9562314 ;Email: purbani@bangla.net ;Hotel Razmoni Ishakha
89/3, VIP Road, Kakrail, Dhaka;Tel: 8322426-9;Fax: 8315369;Email: razmoni@bdcom.com
;Hotel Sarina;Plot 27, Road 17, Banani, Dhaka;Tel: 9893288, 8851011-4 8851040-2;Fax: 9889989;Email: sales@sarinahotel.com
Hotel Zakaria;35, Gulshan Road, Mohakhali C/A. Dhaka;Tel : 8825003-4;Fax : 8826407
Email: hz@bdonline.com ;Imperial Hotel International;33, B.B. Avenue, Dhaka;Tel: 9557307, 9563298;Fax: 9563298;Email: hotelimp@bttb.net.bd
;Lake Shore Hotel;Road # 41, House # 46, Gulshan-2, Dhaka;Tel: 8859991, 8861787;Fax: 8860534;Email: info@lakeshorehotel.com.bd;Ornate Royal Hotel
29 (New) 30 (Old) Bijoynagar, Dhaka-1000;Tel : 9354434;Fax : 9330219, 9330219;E-mail: ornate@dhaka.net
Sundarban Hotel;1/D, Sonargaon Road, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka;Tel: 9665050, 86131402, Fax: 8613341
The Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel;107, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka;Tel: 8111005 ;Fax: 8113324;Email: dhaka@panpacific.com ;Voot;House #35, Road # 2 Dhanmondi;Dhaka-1205;Tel: 8652194, 8628689 ;Washington Hotel Dhaka;56, Gulshan Avenue, Road 132, Gulshasn I, Dhaka 1212;Tel: 8851467-72, 8850091-95;Fax: 9894915;Email: resv@hotelwashingtondhaka.com
White House Hotel;155, Shantinagar, Dhaka;Tel: 8317579, 8314601;Fax: 8317726;Email: seagull@agni.com;Radisson Water Garden Hotel;Airport Road, Dhaka Catonment. Dhaka-1206 ;Tel : 8754555, Fax : 8754554;Web : www.radisson.com/dhakabd ;Crystal Crown
House-5, Road-23A;Gulshan-1, Dhaka;Tel: 8825030, 9889069-70, 8813200 ;Fax: 9888448;Email: decrown@citechco.net ;Crystal Garden;House-28, Road-63, Gulshan-2, Dhaka;Tel: 8823147, 8823652, Fax: 8827076, 8825198 ;Email: degarden@citech-bd.com
Eastern Residence;House-14, Road-27;Block-J, Banani, Dhaka;Tel: 9890337-8, 9890301Fax: 8812007
Email: hoteler@citech-bd.com ;Far Pavilion;House 64, Road 15, Block C;Banani, Dhaka;Tel : 8819593, 8812872;Fax : 8826795;Email : pavilion@bangla.net ;Lake Castle Ltd.;House-1A, Road-68A;Gulshan-2, Dhaka;Tel: 8812812, 8814137;Fax: 9884675;Email: htllake@agni.com ;London Guest House
House-47, Road-10, Sector-6;Uttara Model Town, Dhaka;Tel: 8960886-7, 8960980;Fax: 8960981;Email: londongh@dhaka.net ;Rigs Inn;House-9, Road-23/A;Gulshan-1, Dhaka;Tel: 8819503, 8827322, 8815706
Fax: 8811885;Email: rigsinn@bdonline.com ;Royal Park Residence;House-85, Road-25/A;Block-A,Banani, Dhaka.;Tel: 8815005, 8813579-80;Fax: 8815299;Email: hotelinfo@royalpark-bd.com
;The Tropical Inn;House-19, Road-96;Gulshan, Dhaka;Tel: 8813313, 8861970;Fax: 8823941;Email: tropical@citechco-bd.com ;BIAM Hostel;63 New Eskaton;Dhaka-1000;Tel: 9348394, 9333014,9336110Fax: 9332865;Email: biam@glinktel.com;Northern Residence;House-12, Road # 7;Sector # 11, Uttara, Dhaka-1230 Tel: 8952873, 8961874E-mail: mwrahmanbd@yah