Ahsan Manzil: Seat of the Dhaka Nawab Family

Built in 1872 and standing on the stream Buriganga, this stately building offers the guests a sense of the life-style of the Nawabs of capital of Bangladesh. generally referred to as the Pink Palace, this building currently homes a splendid depository. Basically, it absolutely was the residence of the Nawabs. nabob Abdul Gani restored this building within the year 1872 and named it when his son Khaza Ahasanullah. On the bank of stream Buriganga in capital of Bangladesh the Pink majestic, 

Ahsan Manjil has been restored and changed into a depository recently. it's Associate in Nursing epitome of the nation's made cultural heritage.Based on Associate in Nursing access of one meter, two-story fort measures one hundred twenty five.4m by 28.75m. The acme of stage attic is five meters, and therefore the aboriginal attic of five.8 meters. There area unit columns of the acme of stage floor, each arctic and south supportive of the castle. A ample accessible steps bottomward from the south porch, boarded the stream through the advanced yard.

Ahsan Manzil, Associate in Nursing field gem, is attestant to galore actual contest of East Pakistan. The aft allotment of the nineteenth aeon till the aboriginal years of Pakistan, Muslim leaders of East geographic area emerged from the palace. Nawabs of capital of Bangladesh acclimated to try and do business beingness in cloister as arch of the panchayat (village council) a day. galore anti-Congress affairs were captivated within the nabob of Ahsanullah condescension, a loyal apostle of the Muslim identity. most the viceroys, governors and abetter governors of British Republic of India visited capital of Bangladesh spent it slow at the Ahsan Manzil.
 
‘Ahsan Manzil’ was the official residential palace and seat of the Dhaka Nawab Family. It is situated on the banks of the Buriganga River. The palace is now a museum. The palace has enjoyed a varied history, starting from being Rang Mahal (of Sheikh Enayetullah, a Zamindar of Jamalpur pargana (Barisal) during the time of the Mughals) to a French trading centre. Nawab Khwaja Alimullah bought it from the French in 1830 and converted it into his residence, effecting necessary reconstruction and renovations. The final reconstruction was done by Martin & Company, a European construction and engineering firm, at the behest of Nawab Khwaja Abdul Ghani, who converted this house into the official Nawabi residence.

Constraction of the design was started in 1859 and ends at 1872. Abdul Ghani referred to as it Ahsan Manzil afterward his son nabob Khwaja Ahsanullah. The afresh nonheritable fort aboriginal came to be accepted because the Rang Mahal. On April 7, 1888, a tornado nonheritable astringent accident to Ahsan Manzil -- Andar Mahal, the sooner allotment of the palace, was completely wasted. throughout the about-face of the Andar Mahal a acceptable allotment of the fort was overhauled and repaired, and therefore the admirable arch of this Rang Mahal was supplemental. Ahsan Manzil was anew broken by Associate in Nursing convulsion in twelve June 1897 and anew repaired by the nabob Ahsanullah.
 
Location:
 
Ahsan Manzil is Kumartoli, Shakara Waiz steps Bazar recent capital of Bangladesh. And ‘Sutrapur Thana underneath capital of Bangladesh town Corporation. Ahsan Manzil palace was the residence of the Nawabs however is currently a depository. Associate in Nursing influential family within the recent capital of Bangladesh Nawabs lived for several years. They designed a powerful building, a salary. Ahsan Manzil is one in every of them.

Kuakata : panaromic sea beach in bangladesh

Kuakata is a magnificant sea beach on the southern part of Bangladesh. Located in the Patuakhali district of Bangladesh. Kuakata has a wide sandy beach from where you can see both sunrise and sunset. It is about 320 kilometers of Dhaka city and about 70 kilometers from the Patuakhali district. The kuakata beach is 35 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide.

The name ‘’Kuakata’’ originated from the bengoli word ‘kua’ that means ‘well’ and  the bengoli word “Kata” thet means  “dug”. The name perhaps given given to it by the Rakhaine settlers from Kingdom of Arakan who landmarked the place by digging well. The Rakhine settlers in quest of collection drinking water from here. The Rakhaine landed on kuakata coast in eighteenth century after being expelled from Arakan, Myanmar by the Mughals. Afterwards, it has become a belief of digging well in the neighborhoods of Rakhaine tribes for water.

Tourist Attraction in KUAKATA

a.       The long and wide natural sandy beach.

b.       You have a chance to watch The sun rising from the sea and setting into the sea with calm and cool environment.

c.       Enjoyable fair during “Rush Purnima” and “Maghi Purnima”

d.       You will able to watch the culture of “Rakhaine community”.

e.       Large number of Buddhist Temple.

f.        Many king of guest birds during winter season.

How to Travel in KUAKATA

By air:        First of all you will go to Dhaka, the city of Bangladesh. From Dhaka you will go to Barishal. There are several air travels are present from Dhaka to Barishal. From Barishal to Kuakata via Patuakhali by Road.

By Bus:      Bangladesh Road and Transport Autrority (BRTC) arrange luxurious tourist bust for the tourist everyday. This Bus started its journey from Dhaka to Kuakata Directly. Beside this there are many bus service from Dhaka travels to Kuakata everyday.

By water:   You can also visit Kuakata from Dhaka by steamer and launch.

Tourism

Kuakata offers a full view of the sunrise and sunset from the same place. The local name of  Kuakata is ‘Sagor Kannya’ in English ‘Daughter of the sea’. The main attraction at Kuakata is the natural long and wide sandy beach. Once Kuakata was part of the Sundarban. At present Kuakata scattered from Sundarban. However, the Sundarban is now just one hour distance from Kuakata by speed board. You can also to reach the Sundarban from Kuakata by foot or motorcycle along the beach. During travelling you to Sundarban you will see many fishing boat in the sea.

Kuakata is the famous pace for both Hindu and Buddhist communities. A large number of devotees came here at the festival of “Rush Purnima” and “Maghi Purnima” in every year. On the two occasions the peoples of two religious take holy bath at the bay and contribute in the traditional fair. You can also visit 200 years old Buddhist temple with statue of Gutam Buddha.

The is a fisherman village in Kuakata. You can also visit this village and watch the lifestyle of the fisherman. If you are adventurous and if you can manage the fisherman you may also go for fishing with the fisherman in the sea. It will give you a pleasure and experience of fishing which you will not get anywhere else.

Now the government has been taken many steps for the visitors. You can also welcome visit the magnificent place at any time.

A magnificant architechture as like as Tajmahal of India

Tajmahal Bangladesh is a duplicate of he original Taj Mahal (located in Agra, India) located 15 miles east of the Dhaka capital of Bangladesh in Sonargaon thana. Unlike the original work on the building took only 05 years. In December 2008, Ahsanullah Moni, a rich Bangladeshi film-maker announced his ''copycat version of Taj Mahal'' project. The project total cost aout USD$56 Million. Indian authority complaints that, You can't make  a copy. High commission of Indian told journalists about the copyright of Tajmahal. He has told, how he built a replica of Taj Mahal so that the poor of his nation can realize their dream of seeing neighboring India's famous tribute.

Construction work started five years ago, but Mr Moni says that when he first vesited the real Tajmohol in Agra, India in 1980, at that time he came up with the idea. He said that Bangladesh is a poor country so people cannot afford to travel to India to see the real thing. Mr Moni said ''Everyone's dream to watch the real Taj Mahal but very few Bangladeshis can make the trip because its too expensive for them. He first visited the original Tajmohol in 1980 and has made six return trips. He said: '' I used the same marble and stone as in the original Taj Mahal. We used machinery to build this Tajmohol, so that it took less time. Otherwise it would have taken twenty years and 22,000 workers to complete the Tajmohol".

The Banglar Tajmahal is occupied more than 15 bighas in area. More lands are in the process of acquisition. It is an exact Replica of the Tajmahal of India. There is one big Dome surrounded by other small Domes. Four Minarets are placed on the four corners of the Banglar Tajmahal.It is a very beautiful architecture just like  original Taj Mahal of India. This Tajmahal also made by privately. 

Transportation

You can go by bus, autoriksha, Private car from the capital Dhaka, Bangladesh. It will takes 2 hours to reach in Tajmohol area.

St Martin Island: A beautiful Island in Bangladesh

St. Martin Island is a small island in the Chittagong district near Cox's Bazar of Bangladesh. It is about 10 KM south-west of the southern tip of the mainland. This is actually a small island area about only 8 square kilometer in the northwest part of the Bay of Bengol. about 9 KM south of the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula.

It is about 8 KM west of the northwest seaside of Myanmar at the mouth of 'Naf river'. This island was named St Martin's island during British activity in this subcontinent. The local name of this island is "Narical Gingira" In English ""Coconut Island"".

This island is the only ciral island in Bangladesh. this island was distressed by a cyclone in 1991 but now this island fully recovered and ready for tourist.

It is possible to walk around the island in a day in this island. The island decrease to about 5 square kilometer during high tide. 7000 inhabitants live in St Martin's Island primarily for fishing purpose. Between October and April fisherman from different places are come here for catching fish and bring their catch to this inland. At that time the island makes temporary whole sale fish market.

There is no electricity facility by the government in St Martin's Island. But the large hitel runs generator in the evening.

November to February is the main season for tourist. Actually this the winter season in this area. But you must keep your eyes on the forecast weather at all time when visit this St Martin's Island.

How to Journey Cox's Bazar to  ''St Martin's Island''?

From cox's bazar toTeknaf you can go by road.From Teknaf you can go to St Martin's Island with ship and reach St Martin's Island within two hours. Keri Sindbad is one of the famous ship for St Martin's Island. When the ship cruising along the naf river , uyou will see teknaf hill one side and Myanmar on the other side. Ships are leave the island about 1500 hours (Bangladesh time).

How to Journey Other place to  ''St Martin's Island''?

Journey to St Martin's Island by bus is a two step process. First you will go to Teknaf by bus. Then by ship to St Martin's Island. Another process by air, you will go to Cox's Bazar by air then Cox's Bazar to Teknaf by bus or private car. Then Teknaf to St Martin's Island by ship.

Tourism of St Martin's Island

Before 2004 only foreign visitors and non resident Bangladeshis were permitted to visit this island. However after 2004 Bangladeshi resident also allowed to visit this beautiful island. This island now become a popular tourist spot. Currently dmeore then five shipping lines run daily to this island. Tourist can book their trip from Chittagong or Cox's Bazar or over internet. The surrounding coral reef of the island has an extension named ''Cera Dip'', which is the green part of ''Chera Dip'' engancing the buty of the island. People do not stay on this part of the island. So it you want to visit there you must go early and come back before afternoon.

In the last few year the visitor has increased tremendously. Every year uncountable tourist came  to visit this magnificent island from different corner of the world. You can also visit this beautiful island at any time and enjoy the beauty of the beautiful island.

Parki sea beach: Beautiful sandy sea beach in Bangladesh

Chittagong: 

Chittagong is the biggest port city and tourist division of Bangladesh. This is covered by hill, river and sea. It is about 250 KilO mETER FROM DHAKA Division. River and sea port both present in this in this city. Karnaphuly river flows beside the chittagong city. A lot of hillocks and hills increase the beauty of this chittagong city. 

Potenga sea beach, Parki Sea beach and Foyes Lake is the main attractive tourist spot for the tourist. Foyas Lake is surrounded by the nice and big lake bordeded by nice hill and a nice dresort adjacent to this lake, At the entry point of Foyas Lake a big and attractive recreation park fascinated the kids and others. 

Beside this park there is a zoo. this zoo is a attractive place for the tourist. This zoo is composed with lion, Tiger, Monkey, Python, Deer, Fox, Crocodile and many kinds of birds. Here you can also climb on the hill safely so that you can get the test to ride on the hill here.

Parki Sea Beach: 

Parki Sea Beach situated under Anwara Upazilla near Chittagong city. It is also a nice attractive and calm sea beach near Chittagong city. The beach situated 16 Kilometer away from Chittagong city. As Parki sea beach is situated at the Karnafuli river channel, visistors can watch both the river (karnafuli river) and the sea together. 

Tourists can enjoy the views of big ships anchored at the outer dock, fishermen catching fish in the sea, sunrise and sunset, various colored crabs at the beach area and other environment. This beach also long wide sandy beach. The main attraction of the beach is on side of the beach is full of trees and another side is sea. In every year specially in winter season many visiters come to the Parki sea beach for picnic.

Transportation to Parki Sea Beach

Auto rikshah, private car is the better vehicle to go Parki sea beach from chittagong city. From Dhaka first of all you need to come in chittagong city by bus, railway or air. Then you can stay in Chittagong city. then you can go to Parki Sea Beach.

Livings and Food

There are hundred of hotels, motels are present in Chittagong city. Some of them are 5 stars, 3 stars. Room are always available here except in festival time. Here you can get Bangoli, Chinese, European, Thi and Indian food in the restaurants and there are aslo some authorized bar in some hotel.

Parki Beach might be the next attractive tourist attraction of Bangladesh. You are welcome to visit this beautiful tourist spot.