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Real Name: Olav
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Saagar's Bangladesh pages

by Saagar - last update: May 6, 2004

Bangladesh - a surprise!

Surprise!
Yes, in many ways Bangladesh is a surprise.
Within its short recent history of independence (since '71), political turmoil and bad news has been much of the news heard of the country in foreign media.
But there is another side to Bangladesh that is worth exploring. It is a genuinely unique place to visit for a number of reasons:
- The Bangladeshi countryside is very green and beautiful.
- The people are beautiful and welcoming and curious
- The seafood is very good
- There are some significant places of historical and ecological interest.

Most of these things are unknown to travellers - "why bother about Bangladesh?" seems to be the sentiment. But as you will see in other's VT tips sections, many find Bangladesh an easier place to travel in than India. But, like for India, you got to be well prepared.
Rice, the prime crop and staple

"Visit Bangladesh before the tourists come!"

This was the slogan of the government tourist company, the Parjatan Corporation, when I first visited Bangladesh in 1980.
I came back in 1986 only to see the same catchy slogan.
In 2001 I visited again, but didn't look for the sign. But by the number of bona fide tourists I could see, I could deduct that the slogan hadn't been much successful.
And I am hoping to find a new opportunity to go, and I'll report on the signage then!

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Pros:"Wonderful countryside, amazing life in the cities"
Cons:"Crowded, hard travelling"
Saagar's Bangladesh Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 18 - Photos: 17
 
Restaurants
Tips: 4 - Photos: 3
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Nightlife
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 12 - Photos: 9
 
Transportation
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 2
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1
Shopping
Tips: 11 - Photos: 8
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
General Tips
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7

Saagar's Bangladesh Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Life on the river- 7
Journeying Bangladesh by train- 8
Peoplewatching Bangladesh- 8

Comments for Saagar about Bangladesh
marina3250 Mon Jun 8, 2009 10:08 UTC
 thank you for all the details you put on your site ! i would like now to go in bangladesh and explore this country as well as you do it !
janiebaxter Mon Jan 21, 2008 21:33 UTC
 Hi Thanks for very useful tips and pages! I will be travelling there in March- really looking forward to it!
grets Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:06 UTC
 Just come back from Bangladesh - the sign is still there, but still no tourists!
Rumi-fan Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:32 UTC
 Your Bangladesh pages remind me so much of Pakistan. I notice you've been there too. Can you put up some of your pics and info from there? See my Paki pages.
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