This is about the geography of Bangladesh, its main products and its historical places.

5. Bangladesh, on the
northern coast of the
Bay of Bengal, is
surrounded by India,
with a small common
border with
Myanmar in the
southeast.

6. Stretching across south-west
Bangladesh and south-east
India, the Sundarbans is the
largest mangrove forest in the
world. Its freshwater rivers merge
with the salt water from the Bay
of Bengal. Photograph: Alamy

7. What is now called Bangladesh is part of
the historic region of Bengal, the
northeast portion of the Indian
subcontinent. Bangladesh consists
primarily of East Bengal (West Bengal is
part of India and its people are primarily
Hindu) plus the Sylhet district of the
Indian state of Assam.

8. The name Bangladesh was originally written as two
words, Bangla Desh.
The term Bangla is a major name for both the Bengal
region and the Bengali language.
The origins of the term Bangla are unclear, with theories
pointing to a Bronze Age proto-Dravidian tribe, the
Austric word "Bonga" (Sun god), and the Iron Age Vanga
Kingdom.
The Indo-Aryan suffix Desh is derived from the Sanskrit
word deśha, which means "land" or "country".
Hence, the name Bangladesh means "Land of Bengal" or
"Country of Bengal”.

13. Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka
This famous historic place is situated
on the northeast side of Dhaka,
Bangladesh. This was built during the
Mughal rule, on seventeenth century.
Kotila Mura in Comilla
This is one of the sacred Buddhist places
and one of the fifth spots amongst the
Mainamati ruins. This is believed to be
done on 600 AD. Kotila Mura is situated in
Comilla, Bangladesh.

14. The Liberation War
Museum in Dhaka
This museum is a two stories
building with six galleries in its
credit. More than 10,000
objects are displayed here,
which include rare
photographs, media coverage
of that time, documents, and
materials used by the martyrs
of the liberation war. But, the
major object that they have
kept and preserved so far is
the human remains of the
liberation war, in one of such
war death place.

15. Somapura Mahavira at Naogaon
This place is also known as
‘Paharpur Mahavihar’ which
is known for its grandeur
monastery. This monastery
was built during the Pala
period. This is nominated as
UNESCO World Heritage.
This monastery has a top
position in world history for its
polished and gigantic
architectural work. Each side of
the monastery measures 900ft
in length and is constructed of
monk’s cells. There are 172
such cells and 92 altars of
worship.

16. Shalban Vihar at Comilla
This is one amongst the Buddhist sites
of the Mainamati ruins. It is read that
Mainamati had been a Buddhist center
between seventh and twelfth century.
This site was built during the reign of
Deva Dynasty, by Bhava Deva, the
fourth ruler. The authentic color of the
building is flame like and was able to
be the dwelling place of 115 monks
together. It was previously known as
Shalban Rajar Bari, but after the
archaeological survey, the had been
known as a Buddhist Monastery.
When the excavation of terracotta and
copper art work was discovered, it was
then named as Shalban Vihar.

17. Ahsan Manzil at Dhaka
This is the heritage building of the
then jamindar of Jamalpur. It was
built during the late eighteenth
century by Sheik Enayet Ullah. This
palace is situated on the bank of the
river Buriganga.
The Armenian Church in Dhaka
Armenian Apostolic Church of the Holy
Resurrection is a prestigious architectural
structure situated in old Dhaka. It is an
evidence of the existence of American
during the seventeenth and eighteenth
century. During her visit to Dhaka, Mother
Teresa stayed in this church.

18. Major Rivers
Jamuna River
The Brahmaputra-Jamuna is the second largest
river in Bangladesh and one of the largest
rivers in the world, flowing through Tibet,
China, India and Bangladesh.
Padma River
The Padma River originates in the Gangotri
Glacier of the Himalaya, and the Ganges flow
through India and Bangladesh towards the
Bay of Bengal.
Meghna River
The Meghna River is a beautiful river and the
river is originated from Lucy hill in Asam and
following through our country in different
places and joining with others rivers like
Padma , Jamuna and finally follow through in
almost straight and meets with the bay of
Bangle.

19. Mahasthangarh in Bogra
It is the most ancient urban
archaeological structure of Bangladesh,
at the bank of river Karatoya. There is
evidence that says this place existed
during the third century during the reign
of Pundravardhana.

20. Zia Park Complex, ChittagongNilgiri hills Bandarban Hill tracks Rangamati.
Cox's Bazar Beach Panam City Dhaka Tea Garden in Sylhet

21. Dead corals at St. Martin's Island Shubhalang waterfall, Rangamati Alutila Cave, Khagrachari
Jatiyo Smriti Soudho or National Martyrs’ Memorial Bangladesh Parliament Assembly Hall Shiva Temple in Puthia, Rajshahi