The small but populous country of Bangladesh is a flat land of rivers and
people. While most of its inhabitants struggle to survive frequent natural
disasters and crushing poverty, they remain extremely proud of their Bengali
culture, heritage and land. You can visit the most picturesque regions of the country
and some of the more impressive religious and cultural monuments, testament to
the devotion and pride in an oft-overlooked trail off the beaten tourist track.
Dhaka's Glory: Architecture Old and New
Dhaka, a large, crowded city most visitors merely transit through on the way
to pastoral farmlands, contains some visit-worthy architectural highlights, if
you are brave enough to face colossal traffic jams and crowds. The National
Assembly, designed by American architect Louis Kahn and labored over for 20
years amidst the Bangladeshi's fight for independence from Pakistan, is a
spherical concrete and marble mass showcasing differing geometric shapes.
Explore some of the best of Mughal architecture with the Urban Study Group's
(House No 29, 2nd Floor, Road No 01, Dhanmondi) Old Dhaka tours for an in-depth
look at the city's past.
Cox's Bazar: Beaches, Bangladeshi Style
The world's longest natural sea beach lines the southwestern coast of
Bangladesh at Cox's Bazar, where nationals and foreigners alike spend their
vacation time. The 75-mile-long coastline around the Bay of Bengal, surrounded
by colorful pagodas and just a boat ride away from tiny islands, is truly the
country's only real "destination" for tourists, with plenty of hotels
and lodging houses in the area.
History in Comilla: Mainimati Ruins
To the immediate east of Dhaka, in the Chittagong Division, lie the ruins of
a great Buddhist culture that flourished in Bangladesh until the 12th century.
The remains of 50 temples and monasteries are found just outside the town of
Comilla, where visitors can catch a bus or baby taxi to the site.
Serene Sylhet: Nature and Tea
The tea-growing region of Bangladesh, Sylhet, displays tiered layers of tea
gardens among some of the country's few hills. Tourists can visit estates and
enjoy black tea directly from the source at one of the many gardens in the
Srimongol area. Visit the Hazrat Shah Jalal Shrine, dedicated to the Islamic
saint, while you are in the region monument Day weekend, the informal initiate of
summer in New England, is to conclude at this time. This is a weekend of
customary outside potluck party and cookouts. To celebrate the holiday and the
warmer weather, I was looking for an easy vegetable salad that could be kept in
the refrigerator for a quick snack. To make it easy, I just used a bottle of
low carb Italian style dressing. This is a real flexible recipe. If there is
something you don’t like, it can be left out. You can also make additions to
the salad, like shredded cheese, if desired. The soy beans add some protein, if
you don’t like them, you can always substitute with something like pepperoni.
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