I dream that someday everyone in this world would 'become a fan' or 'like' Beautiful Bangladesh; I also believe that someday Bangladesh would be called "The Heart of Asia" - Zeeshan Tahaboor, January 01, 2009
:: BACKGROUND ::
Our country has been brand-named "BEAUTIFUL BANGLADESH" to establish and enhance a positive IMAGE of our nation in the world community, and attract foreign tourists to visit
its Panoramic Landscapes, Seascapes and Breathtaking Beauties of the Nature. “A Rising Sun over a Blue Sea” has formed the Country’s LOGO, symbolizing the emergence of an independent Bangladesh with new promises and potentials.
:: PURPOSE ::
As proud citizens of the nation we hope that this country branding shall attract tourists and foreign investment for our country, and show the outer world our potentialities in various sectors and services. We also believe that the branding would bring all things together for Bangladesh’s history, culture, tradition, various festivals and all achievements of the country. Thus we welcome you to work with us, hand-in-hand, to make this Branding acitivity a great success! Please become a fan of this page, and invite all your F&Fs, living home or abroad to join our dream that someday... everyone in this world would 'like and become a fan' of Beautiful Bangladesh. General Information
:: BANGLADESH AT A GLANCE ::
Official Name (English): The People's Republic Of Bangladesh
Official Name (Bengali): Gana Projatontri Banladesh
Total area: 147,570 squire kilometres;
Land area: 133,910 square kilometers
Land boundaries: 4,246 km total; 193 km with Myanmar, 4,053 km with India, Coastline: 580 km. Location : Latitude from 20 degree 34' to 26 degree 38' north. Longitude from 88 degree 01' to 92 degree 41' east
Time: GMT+6.00 hours
Unit of Currency: Taka
Population : Total estimated population = 145 million
Religions : Islam (88.3%), Hinduism (10.5%), Buddhism (0.6%) and Christianity(0.3%)
Language: Bangla (Bengali) but English is widely used. Administrative Units: 6 Divisions; 64 Zilas; 507 Thanas; 4484 Unions; 87319 Villages
Major Cities: Dhaka, Chittagong. Khulna, Rajshahi, Mymensing, Comilla, Barisal, Sylhet. Capital City: Dhaka
Climate: Average Winter temp (Max 29° C Min 11° C ). Average Summer temp (Max 40° C Min 21° C)
Monsoon Rainfall : Lowest 340mm. Highest 964 mm
Humidity : Highest 99% Lowest 36 %
Main Seasons : Winter (November – February ), Summer (May –June), Monsoon (July – October)
Principal Rivers: Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, Bhahmaputra, Tista, Surma and Karnaphuli in all 700 rivers including tributaries and branches. Principal Minerals: Natural Gas, Lignite Coal, Lime stones, Ceramic, Clay and Glass Sand. Principal Crops: Rice, Jackfruit, Jute, To***co, sugarcane, Pulses, Oilseeds, Spices, Potatoes, Vegetables, Bananas, Mangoes, Coconut, Tea and Wheat. Principal Industries: Garments, Jute, Cotton, Textile, Tea, Paper, Newsprint, Cement, Fertilizer, Sugar, Engineering, Electric cables , Leather, Fish. Principal Exports: Readymade garments, Jute and Jute products, Tea, Leather and Frozen food. Airports: Dhaka, Chittagong , Jessore, Rajshahi, Iswardi, Sylhet, Cox’s Bazaar, Syedpur and Barisal
National flower: Water Lily ( Shapla )
National bird: Magpie robin ( Doel )
National fruit: Jackfruit ( Kathal )
National animal : The Royal Bengal Tiger
National poet: Kazi Nazrul Islam
National Days :
February 21 - National Mourning Day & International Mother Language Day
March 26 - Independence Day (Liberation war 1971)
December 16 - Victory Day (Liberation war 1971)
Tourist Interests :
Longest sea beach, colorful tribal life, centuries' old archeological sites,the Sundarbans (home of the Royal Bengal Tigers and spotted deer), largest tea gardens, interesting riverine life... and much more
