Why you need to Travel in Bangladesh ?

Hi! Welcome. Bangladesh may be a small country compared to yours, but it can make you very, very happy as a travel destination. How?

I’m here to explain that to you. Before the COVID pandemic, more than 600,000 to 900,000 foreigners traveled to Bangladesh annually to see its beauty.

It offers visitors the chance to see evergreen landscapes, diverse cultures of different ethnicities and tribes, wildlife, hill tracts, rivers, islands, always-smiling people, and delicious traditional local foods. Bangladesh is one of the rare places where you can experience six different seasons throughout the year.

Why did you choose Travel to Bangladesh ?

• Are you a hill trekker? Tazing-Dong Peak awaits you.
• Travelers say it’s a country ’land of rivers’.
• To see the natural beauty of the mangrove forest with the Bengal tiger.
• Always welcoming people.
• The world knows Dhaka as the city of mosques, featuring both modern and traditional architecture.
• Visit Chittagong where you find  natural waterfalls and lakes surrounded by hills.
• Here, you have hundreds of types of traditional snacks called ‘Pitha’. Come and taste them!
• Come here if you want to be woken up in the morning by the sound of birds.
• Only place in the world where you can see hilsa fish in reverse, famous for its taste.
• To witness communal harmony, where more than 20 tribal ethnicities have lived together in cooperation for thousands of years.
• If you are a businessman, this is the right place to grow your business to the next level.

Good to know

Dhaka the Capital is one of the oldest cities in the region of south asia.400 years ago Dhaka was built as a capital of bangle by Mughal emperor in the 17th century.   In 1971, Bangladesh gained independence from pakistan.it was surrounded by India.

People mainly eat rice as a main food with fish and vegetables. Mango, guava, jackfruit and banana are the common fruits here.

People are generally educated, culturally rich, welcoming and greatly known worldwide for their hospitality. Bangladesh is a mainly Muslim and Hindu majority country. Buddhism and Christianity also have great influence in culture.

Adventure

Key adventure site in Bangladesh is surfing into the bay of bangle, hill trekking and  finding out the root of the waterfall by trekking.

It’s called ‘land of reavers’. It has  more than 700 reavers. Travel into Bangla basin where three rivers are joined into one and go to bay of Bengal also top adventures by riding boat. Saint Martin island Scuba diving, kayaking and sailing added more adventures.

Wildlife and Biodiversity

Inside the Sundarbans you can find out more unknown facts like wild crocodiles, royal Bengal tigers, hundreds types of colorful birds and fish, king cobra and Reticulated python. mostly you feel like a new amazon jungle.

You are able to capture on your camera how to collect wild  honey from locals. Hiltracks is the sanctuary for python, wild elephant, wild beers, wild chicken, Nilgai, rabbit,  and various kinds of fruits.

 Sylhet is mostly known for its natural beauty. Here there is a tea garden where they export tea around the world.

Tea gardens, Shada pathor’, Jaflong’, ‘lawachara rain forest‘ are all natural wonders. Every winter season thousand types of foreign birds come from Europe and other parts of the world into Bangladesh.

Easy, Affordable and High Class Transportation

In Bangladesh, the major cities for tourists are Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet, and Khulna. You can travel from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar (390 km) in an AC bus for only $20. This road is the longest one to your travel destination. If you want to go from Dhaka to Sylhet or Khulna, the distance is less than 200 km.

Domestic flights are also affordable, with tickets costing around $60 to $100 per flight anywhere in the country. Prices can vary depending on demand. Generally, during religious or cultural events like Eid-Ul-Fitr or Durga Puja, fares are higher compared to regular times.

Want to spend your time more intimately, away from crowds? Bangladesh could be the best option for you.

The 3-wheeler locals call a ‘CNG auto rickshaw’ is the best alternative to taxis. It runs on natural gas and is one of the most accessible transportation options. It’s an excellent alternative to buses for traveling around the city. One can easily rent a car service in any major or minor city in the country.

Rickshaws are one of the major tourist attractions. These three-wheelers, powered by a man like a bicycle, are a unique form of transport in Bangladesh. They are very useful for short-distance travel, and you can find them anywhere in the country.

Life

Bangladesh is one of the top densely populated countries in the world. Village people mostly earn livelihood by agriculture, fishing, hunting, livestock farming etc. its economy is strongly based on agriculture, foreign remittance sent by Bangladeshi who work abroad and readymade garments export.

Tea, fish like hilsa, vegetables, jute, medicine, and lather are the common goods that Bangladesh exports to abroad. Mainly the city’s population is much higher than the village for the benefit of education, business, living facilities and job accessibility.

People spent their leisure time going to the market, historic sites, green parks, boat riding, watching movies, cycling, swimming, walking, praying and reading books. Dhaka old city is a tourist attraction for their special branded food, culture, market and old

architecture. People here are mentally strong, hardworking, helpful, cooperative and welcoming.

Food and Cuisine culture

There is a Bangla proverb called ‘Vojon roshik’ which means ‘who loves to eat’. Word Foody is best fit for Bangladeshi food culture. Before going to work every morning farmers eat ‘panta bhat’, which means a type of rice which they preserve using water. ‘Panta-ilish’ ( rice using water with hilsa fish) is a special desh that is very very popular also outside of the country. A national festival called ‘Pohela Boishakh’ is arranged by this menu.

Old Dhaka city is like a food haven. They have a special desh called ‘Dhakaya Biriyani’ which is a 400 years old recipe. Popular street food fuska, chatpati and Jilapi. Tea is the common drink of snacks. Here are hundreds of types of tea recipes who are Everyone has different tests and is small.

Doi-Chera is another well known snack item. Bangladeshi ‘s are mostly like snacks made using sweets or salty taste. They like to eat sweet dessert items after lunch or dinner.

Bakarkhani a traditional Biscuit, kebab a traditional food made by beef, Fhaluda a traditional dessert item, unknown types of pitha- special traditional winter snacks, Nihari – made by beef or mutton stew.

 If you are a food lover to know more please see our food menu. And at last we told you a unique food item that you will never ever find anywhere in the world, that is Date palm juice.

Traditional Crafts

Here has the richest and oldest traditional craft culture. Shital Patti, it’s a special kind of floor carpet. Though most of the year is hot here, the Shital Patti is suitable for sleep and seat hot season as a bad cover, floor carpet for sleep or home decor. Shital Patti is known for its diverse design, color and coolness.

Nokshi katha is another famous hand made craft widely used as a blanket, pillow cover in the monsoon countries when they go bad. It represents folk culture, design, art and nature. Local people made it specially during the winter season, when a new baby is born and if they have any marriage event in their family.

Nowadays many of them produce Nokshi Katha as a business also. It is made of old cloth like shari and to complete one Katha production can take 15 to 30 days. It depends on  design complexity. Beside this Bamboo and Cane Products, Jute product, handmade Clay item is popular craft.

Dhaka muslin was a world famous craft in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the British period the government killed all muslin manufacturers to save their business interest. Nowadays the government is trying to bring back muslin manufacturing traditional technology. It was the finest fabric in human history.

If you go to the Dhaka museum, one of the muslin fabrics is preserved here.

Cultural and festival

The big festival in Bangladesh is Eid-ul-fitr in the month of ramadan. People Celebrating Eid after one month long fasting program. In Ramadan after sunset people took iftar to break their fasting and took shahri before sunrise. Throughout the month of Ramadan Bangladesh prepared him to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.

Second biggest festival is eid-ul-azha two months after ramadan. Nobanno Utshob is also popular in the village. It celebrates when farmers harvest their crops. They make traditional sweets, sing a song and collect the crops.

Pohela boishakh er Bangla New year also very non festable. It is very very important for the small business owner. Traditionally in Pohela boishakh they calculate and announce their business summary and collect loans from customers and distribute sweets.

Here we maintain a family system. Father and mother are the head of the family and in villages joint family systems are too popular. Shari and lungi is the main clothing with Punjabi.

We also have traditional folk songs which have great influence in total culture like baul song, bhatiali song and bhawaiya song which relate the lifestyle and emotion of rural people. Kazi Nazrul islam and Rabindranath have a great contribution in classical song of Bangladesh.

Bangla liturachar, stories, song, poetry and noble are the best refractor of our culture. Bangla as a language became official after language movement on 21 February 1952, what is recognized by the UN as an international mother language day.

Heritage and Historic site

Bangladesh is a country surrounded by India and Myanmar. Historically, this area was dominated by Buddhist culture and their rule until the 4th century. After that, Hindu rulers, such as the Gupta and Sean dynasties, governed this country before Islam arrived here.

From the 12th century to the present, Muslims have dominated both culturally and in terms of population. We have some famous historic sites that anyone can visit, including Paharpur and Shampur Bihar in Naogaon, Mahasthangarh in Bogra, and Nalanda University, which are significant Buddhist historic sites.

Chandranath Temple in Chittagong, Nahar Nohar Temple in Comilla, and Dhakeshwari Temple are well-known historic sites from the Hindu dynasty.

Shat Gambuj Masjid in Bagerhat, Star Mosque, Ahsan Manzil, Lalbagh Fort in Old Dhaka City, Foy’s Lake Mosque, Chittagong Port, Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar in Sylhet, and Panam City in Sonargaon are symbols of the Muslim golden age of Bengal.

Conclusion

Bangladesh is more than just a travel destination—it’s an experience waiting to be lived. From breathtaking landscapes and a rich cultural tapestry to affordable, high-quality travel experiences, Bangladesh has something for every kind of traveler.

As you explore its rivers, forests, historic sites, and festivals, you’ll not only witness its beauty but also feel the warmth and generosity of its people. Whether you’re seeking adventure, history, or relaxation, Bangladesh invites you to uncover its hidden wonders and make memories that will last a lifetime.

So, come explore Bangladesh and let it leave an imprint on your heart.