Other Tourist's Spot in Bangladesh

Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (The National Parliament Building) at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, designed by the famous architect Louis I Kahn, is known throughout the region for its distinctive architectural features. The main building is surrounded by a lake which also doubles as a reflecting pool and in set amidst spacious lawns.
Banga Bhaban The official residence of the President, located in the heart of capital city, was built in the Moghul architectural style. Areas of well kept grounds and these surrounded the building.
MOHESHKHALI
An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. Moheskhsli has an area of 268 square km. The center of the island and along the eastern coastline a range of low hills (about 300 feet high) runs through, but the coast to the west and north is low-lying treat, fringed by mangrove forests. On Moinak hill on the coast lies the old temple of Adinath, dedicated to Shiva. By its side on the same hill lies a Buddhist pagoda.
RAMU
Ramu is a typical Buddhist village, about 10 km. from Cox's Bazar, on the main road to Chittagong. The village has monasteries, Khyangs and pagodas containing images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals inlaid with precious stones. One of the most interesting of these temples stands on the bank of the Bankhali river.
The temple has a large bronze statue of Buddha measuring thirteen feet high that rests on a six feet high pedestal. The temple also houses old relics and Burmese handicraft. Weavers in Ramu ply their trade in open workshops and craftsmen make handmade cigars in their pagoda like houses.
SONADIA ISLAND
Sonadia is a tiny island of about 9 sq. km. and lies about seven km. off Cox's Bazar . The western side of the island is sandy with a sparkling beach famous for different kinds of shells. Off the northern part of the island, there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter, fishermen set up temporary camps on the island and dry their catches of sea-fish.
Madhabkunda - the unique beauty of waterfall
About 3 km. from Dakhinbagh railway station, and up a windy road one comes accross the lovely waterfall of Madhabkunda. It attracts large number of tourists every year. Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation offers restaurant, retiring room, picnic and parking facilities for the visitors.
Tamabil - Jaflong
Situated amidst splendid panorama, Tamabil is a border outpost on Sylhet - Shilong Road, about 55 km. from Sylhet town. Besides enchanting views of the area one can have a glimpse of the waterfalls across the border and rolling stones from hills. Other places of tourist attractions in Sylhet include Jaintiapur and Haripur Gas Field. Rajshahi - a natural silk producting center Rajshahi has been the most glorious period of Bengal's Pala dynasty. It is famous for pure silk, mangoes and lichies. Attractive silk products are cheaper. A visit to Varendra Research Museum at the heart of the city would be most rewarding. There are also a number of ancient mosques, shrines and temples in and around Rajshahi. Connected with Dhaka by road, rail, river and air. Rajshahi is located on the bank of the river Padma. Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation offers comfortable accommodation and restaurant facilities at Rajshahi. Ph: 880-721-775492, 775237 Jamuna Bridge A milestone in the history of modern development of Bangladesh. It is the single largest project Bangladesh has ever implemented. The bridge was constructed on the river Jamuna connecting east and north-western region of the country. The 4.8 km. long bridge was constructed at a cost of US$ 950 million thus creating an uninterrupted surface transport facility from Teknaf, southernmost tip of Bangladesh to Tetulia, the northern tip of Bangladesh. Construction of this bridge ushered a new vista to national integration, economic rejuvenation of the northern region, especially tourism development of the country. The Jamuna Bridge Authority (JBA) has a plan to build an international standard tourism resort on the eastern side of the bridge by turning surplus infrastructure and constructing new ones and recreational facilities. Suhrawardy Uddayan It is located at stone's throw distance from Dhaka Sheraton Hotel and just opposite the National Museum. Formerly known as the Race Course, it is the popular park of the city. Here the commander of the Pakistani occupation forces surrendered on 16 December 1971. Bahadur Shah Park / Victoria Park (1857 MEMORIAL) Built to commemorate the martyrs of the first liberation war (1857-59) against the British rule. It was here that the revolting sepoys and their civil compatriots were publicly hanged. There is a large monument which was erected in 1962. Ramna Green A vast stretch of green garden with a lake in the middle near the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel, Ramna Garden is the biggest park in Dhaka. It has well kept roads, trees,flowers, gardens, walking and boating facilities. Baldha Garden The century old Boldha Garden is situated in Wari, in the old part of Dhaka city (opposite the Christian cemetery). Set up by Narendra Narayan Roy, a landlord and nature lover, the garden has a nice collection of indigenous and exotic plants and is one of the most exciting attention for naturalists and tourists alike. Divided into two units, psyche (the soul) and cybele (mother goddes of nature). The garden has about 1500 plants and trees cover 672 species and 87 families. Many of these are rare plants procured from different countries of the world. A lovely lily pond inside Psyche and a sun dial are worth visiting. The tombs of the founder and his son are located within Cybele. Open: Saturday-Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm. Friday closed. Entry tickets are available on the gate. National Botanical Garden Spread over an area of 205 acres of land, The Botanical Garden is located at Mirpur, near the Dhaka Zoo. It has a collection of nearly 100 species of local and foreign plants. Outstanding attractions included 100 varieties of roses in the rose corner, 100 varieties of bamboo in the bamboo grove, varieties of sandal wood and an old banyan tree. The Garden is a favourite retreat for the city dwellers. Open: Saturday -Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Ticket has to buy at the gate. Dhaka Zoological Garden The Zoological Garden is popularly known as Mirpur Zoo and is located at a distance of about 16 km. from Dhaka city centre. Set up on 230 acres of land, it has nearly 1500 animals and birds belonging to 128 different species. The Zoo has enclosures for Lions, Royal Bengal Tigers, Panthers, Deer, Monkeys, Chimpanzees, Pythons, Crocodiles, Elephants, Giraffe, Tapirs, colourful birds and other animals. There is also a zoological museum with a rich collection of stuffed animals and birds. Open: Daily 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tickets are available on the gate. National Park Situated at Bhawal, 40 km. north of Dhaka- Trisal - Mymensingh highway, it is an ideal spot for visitors, artists, photographers, bird watchers and tourists. A vast (16,000 acres) national recreational forests, the main flora is Gajari (Assam Sal) and fauna includes small tigers, leopards, small bears, monkeys, porcupine, foxes and pythons, lizards and many local birds. A 1000 metre long meandering man-made lake having angling and rowing facilities, the flower gardens inside are added attraction to natural beauty. Mere walking or lazing under the shade of tree is pleasant. twenty picnic spots, 6 rest-houses of the forest department are comfortable inside the national park. Prior permission/booking have to be obtained from the Divisional Forest Office, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Ph: 880-2-8814700