The throngs, the traffic, the constant noise, with a population of over 16 million people, Dhaka can be a very crowded place. As the 9th largest city in the world and one of the most densely populated cities on the planet, escaping the crowds can sometimes seem an insurmountable task. But never fear, there are [...]
On a recent trip that Experience Bangladesh were in for an unexpected treat at the 260 year old Kanthoji Temple in North Bengal! The prevailing Hindu community was deep in Kirtan, a type of devotional & spiritual “call and response” chanting. Disciples not only remind themselves of their God but are also seen showing ultimate [...]
Of course when discussing animals native to Bangladesh, the first on the list has to be the Royal Bengal Tiger. Native to the Indian Subcontinent, the Tiger is the national animal of both India and Bangladesh and featured in many mascots and logos, including that of the Bangladesh Cricket Board. The prime tiger habitat in [...]
1. Get out from behind the lens: Sure you want photographs to remember your vacation and make your friends jealous. But don’t forget the importance of being in the moment. As stunning as the sights are, they’re even better when seen through your own two eyes and not a viewfinder. Remember to truly experience wherever [...]
Dhaka is known for its stunning variety of street food. With vendors on almost every corner, there’s no lack of options. Here are three traditional street snacks to tempt your taste buds: • Fuchka/Phuchka- A blend of potatoes and chickpeas cooked with a variety of spices and vegetables and topped with tamarind sauce. The blend [...]
On any given day, during rush hour traffic in Dhaka, there are numerous vendors on the streets that make a living off of your impulse buying habits and bank on your urge to entertain yourself. You will get a quick review of the bestsellers by simply glancing over the titles of books printed locally or [...]
On a casual walk in Baridhara takes you by a pond, with people relaxing on swings, elders discussing concepts of spirituality, children playing with friends old and new and more. This neighborhood in the north east part of Dhaka has an overwhelming expat and retired army resident population with paved roads, street signs, wide sidewalks [...]
Opportunity for Travelers. Experience Bangladesh is looking for a Travel Content (English) Writer What experience and skills we need: Writing web content for websites / portals from scratch (e.g. www.ExperienceBangladesh.com) Editing and Proof reading content once written Writing, editing and proof reading copy for client projects based on the material supplied by them Writing product [...]
This is going to be Experience Bangladesh’s first time exhibiting at WTM London 2011. Sarah Siddiqi, CEO of Experience Bangladesh went to London as a Trade Visitor last year at WTM. This year Experience Bangladesh will be a part of the Official Delegation on behalf of the Bangladesh Tourism Board, to represent Bangladesh and promote [...]
Experience Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Tourism Board was proud to participate at ITB Asia in Singapore for the first time. Sarah Siddiqi, CEO of Experience Bangladesh in a meeting with Ben Bowler …And the crowds poured in of buyers locked into intense meetings for 3 days to bring new travel trips for the world [...]
