The Bangladesh you didn't know!

[Dhakaiya]

Bangladesh is often talked about in the media for corruption and floods- but what most people do not know is that we are a lush green and beautiful country which was been consistently growing at a good pace for many years- and most Bangladeshis- including me, have never seen a flood in their lives! Thinking all Bangladeshis live in floods is like thinking all Canadians live in igloos

On this thread I will post about the good sides of my country and our culture- Beautiful Bangladesh.

The political, cultural and economic capital of Bangladesh- 9th most populous city in the world- beloved Dhaka.

Banani by Bored Nex, on Flickr


Dhaka Skyline 2 by wassimragab, on Flickr

Rickshaws are a very popular form of transport all over Bangladesh. The works of art behind every rickshaw (most of them hand-painted) has become a part of Bengali culture.

Faith, can you define? IV by Ata pata, on Flickr

The vast majority of the Bangladeshi people are Muslims. The faith has mixed with the traditional forms of Bengali heritage to form an unique culture.

When faith calls. by Ata pata, on Flickr

Although over 90% of our population are followers of the Islamic faith, the region of Bengal has traditionally been a hub of tolerance (there are the handful of stray incidents, but very low), with Muslims and Hindus living as brothers united by the love for Bangladesh.

Faith, can you define? III by Ata pata, on Flickr

What is Bangladesh without her music? And what is Bangladeshi music without our traditional drums- the "Dhol"

টাকডুম টাকডুম বাজে বাংলাদেশের ঢোল। by Ata pata, on Flickr


জীবনের উৎসবে... by Kazi Tahsin Agaz (Apurbo), on Flickr

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Celebration of the Bengali New Year is done with great joy and splendour in the capital city of Dhaka

Bangla New Year Parade by Shabbir Ferdous, on Flickr

The monsoon magic descends upon Dhaka University area

When it rains in your parade.. by fahim_123752, on Flickr

One of the atriums of Bashundhara City- one of the largest malls in South Asia

City Life At Bashundhara City by M.s. Niloy, on Flickr

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Banani Residential Area, Dhaka

Dhaka at night (রাতের ঢাকা শহর) by Asif Adnan Shajal, on Flickr

A giant cricket bat on Airport Road, Dhaka- placed on occasion of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

Dhaka in COLORS [ ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 ] by Asif Adnan Shajal, on Flickr

Buddhist temple in Bandarban, southeast Bangladesh

Golden temple Bandarban by Asif Adnan Shajal, on Flickr

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All photos credit of Mirzazeehan



Karwan Bazar, Dhaka








Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka




Kemal Attaturk Avenue, Dhaka


Gulshan, Dhaka








Uttara, Dhaka

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Saint Martin's Island- just off the coast of Chittagong

Saint Martin Beach by Shudipto, on Flickr


St. Martin's Signature Shot by sajan164, on Flickr


tranquility by AЯίF | Arifur Rahman, on Flickr

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Nilgiri Hills, Bandarban

Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Rezwan Razzaq, on Flickr

Nilgiri by Sadia Rahman, on Flickr


Nilgiri.......A Way to Heaven by Sadia Rahman, on Flickr


The Way Back Home by Russell John, on Flickr

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The town of Bhairab Bazar

Beautiful Bangladesh.... by ZAYAN.1904, on Flickr

Chittagong

City of Blinding Lights by Beyadob, on Flickr

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Baul- the mystic folk musicians of Bangladesh who seek closeness to God through music

Baul -- Muhammad Islam Shah by Leonid Plotkin, on Flickr

World War- II cemetery- Bangladesh being a British colony back at the time of World War-II fought for the Allies and there are two cemeteries were the martyrs of that war sleep in our soil- a glimpse of the one in Chittagong

A tribute to the Unknown Soldier by @sHik, on Flickr

Foy's Lake, Chittagong

Sunset at Foy's Lake by Desantori(দেশান্তরী), on Flickr

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Over a century old building of Chittagong Court

Chittagong by jason.risley, on Flickr

Patenga Beach, Chittagong- the stones go a long way down- the entire shoreline was elevated using such stones after a devastating tsunami in 1990.

The eternal journey by aadnan613, on Flickr

Part of the beach below the stones- Chittagong is Bangladesh's gateway to the world- our main seaport.

Sunset by Russell John, on Flickr

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Cox's Bazaar- the longest unbroken sandy sea beach in the world

Sunset at Inani Sea Beach, Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh by sytoha / Syed Touhid Hassan, on Flickr


Untitled by M R Hasan, on Flickr


Cox's Bazar / কক্সবাজার by nasir khan saikat, on Flickr


God led me to YOU by imjuthy, on Flickr

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Dhaka- the capital and one of the largest cities in the world is also known as "City of Mosques"

Eid prayer in Dhaka

Some are concentrated, some are not - Baitul Mukarram [Dhaka, Bangladesh] by - Ariful H Bhuiyan -, on Flickr

Over a century old Tara Masjid (Star Mosque) in Old Dhaka

Star Mosque by dusdus, on Flickr

Azad Masjid, Gulshan, Dhaka

Gulshan Mosque by manwhosoultheworld, on Flickr

A mosque in Mohakhali, Dhaka

Gulshan Mosque, Dhaka by Akram Hossain, on Flickr

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Dhaka is also home to lots of temples and churches

Dhakeshwari Temple- the main Hindu temple in the city

Shiva_temples_Dhakeshwari_Mandir_2_by_Ragib_Hasan by nrsattiraju, on Flickr


The Ceremonial by Rezwan Razzaq, on Flickr

Ramkrishna Hindu Temple

Ramkrishna Temple by dusdus, on Flickr


Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Dhaka

Dynamic sky -4 by Shad0w_0f_Dark, on Flickr


Dynamic Sky - 3 by Shad0w_0f_Dark, on Flickr

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Patenga Beach, Chittagong

Potenga_beach-bangladesh by mrahmansmc, on Flickr


Patenga beach,Chittagong by Saiket, on Flickr

Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Tanweer_drmc
Chittagong Hill Tracts

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Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Tanweer_drmc
Parliament of Bangladesh- the symbol of Dhaka city


Dhaka- Credit of Tarik


A monument dedicated to anti-violence in Dhaka University
Source: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/p...aka/dhaka.html

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A millenia old Buddhist monastery in Paharpur, Naogaon district

Paharpur Buddhist Monastery by Russell John, on Flickr

Boats off the coast of Teknaf- southernmost tip of Bangladesh

Sunset in St' Martins [Teknaf - Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh] by - Ariful H Bhuiyan -, on Flickr

Parliament of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

incredible BANGLADESH[Parliament House _BANGLADESH, Rear View] Plz Enjoy Music below by *HamimCHOWDHURY*[Catching Up ], on Flickr


DHK. Assembly Exterior by naquib, on Flickr


Assembly - Ceremonial Entrance 01 by naquib, on Flickr

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Tea gardens in Sylhet Division (divisions are what we call provinces) to the northeast of the country

Alo ashbe e... by Shad0w_0f_Dark, on Flickr


Sylhet Tea Garden by .::Sajid Photography::., on Flickr


Tea Garden on the move by Fida Mehran, on Flickr

[ColDayMan]

Amazing.

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Lalbagh Fort- an incomplete Mughal stronghold-the site was being built with great splendour until the the daughter of a Mughal General and uncle of the then emperor, Pari Bibi (Fairy Lady)- considered to be one of the most beautiful women of her times and wife of the prince, died here- superstition led the Mughals to believe the site would be unfavourable to build a palace.

The site also witnessed the violent revolt against the British invaders, all those who rebelled were hanged to death at Victoria Park. After the British left in 1947, Victoria Park was renamed "Bahadur Shah Park" after the last great Mughal emperor. Over a hundred years after their deaths, those hung in shame stand victorious in the free soil of Bengal.

The tomb of Pari Bibi, Lalbagh Fort, Dhaka

Lalbagh Fort by Rectrix, on Flickr


লালবাগ কেল্লা by ~!RainmaN!~, on Flickr

Part of the fortress

Treasure of our glorious past.... by pusan_sm, on Flickr


LalBagh Fort, Dhaka, Bangladesh by MKImagery (Toronto), on Flickr


Lalbagh Fort by Nirjhor Nandonik, on Flickr

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Sundarbans- largest mangrove rainforest in the world- home of the Royal Bengal Tiger.

The name itself means "Sundar"=beautiful & "Bans"=jungle (Beautiful Jungle), yet beautiful as it is- apart from the lush rich wildlife of monkeys and deer, crocodiles lark in the water and the land is the home of one of the fierciest hunters in the world- our national animal- the Bengal Tiger.

In the photograph below, notice the cloth tied to the branch- it is similar to a "X marks the spot"- as in someone was killed by a tiger here- it is not just a memorial but also a warning sign that you are treading in Royal Bengal Tiger's territory.

Tiger Attack by Shabbir Ferdous, on Flickr

However, the area is extremely safe for tourists as the tourism authority provides armed guards to every group.

Sundarbans Forest Guard by Shabbir Ferdous, on Flickr


Intrigue by Jenny [ www.colorandlightphotography.com ], on Flickr

Fresh crabs being cooked for tourists

Cooking Fresh Crabs for Dinner by Shabbir Ferdous, on Flickr


Sundarbans by Taste_of_Cherry, on Flickr

[McBane]

beautiful photography! thanks for shedding light on a country we don't see a lot of here.