Source: Bangladesh bans plastics in world’s largest mangrove forest
Experience The Splendor Of India And Bangladesh On The World’s Longest River Cruise; Jared Ranahan; Forbes
This once-in-a-lifetime experience showcases the finest culture, landmarks, and wildlife found across South Asia.
Source: Experience The Splendor Of India And Bangladesh On The World’s Longest River Cruise
Rising salinity threatens ‘the wealth of the world’ in Bangladesh; Partha Shankar Saha; The Third Pole
Archaeological sites such as the Mosque City of Bagerhat on the coast of the country are particularly vulnerable to climate change…
Source: Rising salinity threatens ‘the wealth of the world’ in Bangladesh
Our heritage sites need our help to stem the ravages of time and; Tasneem Tayeb; Daily Star
The dilapidated condition of the lonely ruins scattered across the country can be attributed to many reasons.
Source: Our heritage sites need our help to stem the ravages of time and
Our Hero, The Sundarbans; H Rainak Khan Real; Daily Star
The moment H Rainak Khan Real hears the name Sundarbans, the image of a lush green mangrove forest and a Royal Bengal Tiger majestically taking a stroll flashes before his eyes.
Source: Our Hero, The Sundarbans
Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat, Bangladesh; Ming Mei; Xinhua
Sundarbans: The ever-thriving ecosystem; Raquel R Bacay; Khmer Times
The Sundarbans is a mangrove forest area which covers an area of approximately 10,000 square kms in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal.
Source: Sundarbans: The ever-thriving ecosystem – Khmer Times
Unesco heritage mosque in Bagerhat, a thing of sheer beauty; Raquel Bacay; Khmer Times
Shait Gambuj Mosque, was built by Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century.
Source: Unesco heritage mosque in Bagerhat, a thing of sheer beauty – Khmer Times
Sundarbans, the undiscovered jewel of Bangladesh; Kim Bo-Gyung; Korea Herald
Source: [Diplomatic circuit] [From the Scene] Sundarbans, the undiscovered jewel of Bangladesh
The best places to travel in Bangladesh: Top 8 tourist attractions in Bangladesh; Break.com
Considered to be the most affordable country to travel in South Asia, Bangladesh is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for travelers around the world.
Source: The best places to travel in Bangladesh: Top 8 tourist attractions in Bangladesh
The Mosque City of Bagerhat in Bangladesh is a treasure trove; Panchali Dey; Times of India
The Mosque City of Bagerhat, situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat city, is in the southwest of Dhaka. What is remarkable about this historic city is that it was once a lost city, and was discovered after many centuries. Boasting of more than 50 monuments, all following the Indo-Islamic architecture, this region was beyond the sight of men for quite some time.
Source: The Mosque City of Bagerhat in Bangladesh is a treasure trove
10 Top Historical Heritage Sites of Bangladesh; Emon Miah; DesiBlitz
The historical heritage of Bangladesh is enriched with archeology and monuments. DESblitz presents 10 historical heritage sites of the country.
Explore the world’s largest mangrove forest; Susannah Savage; National Geographic
Get off the beaten path in the Bangladeshi Sundarbans.
12 Best Things To Do In Bangladesh; Ketki Hanamshet; TripHobo
Wish to visit an unexplored country in Asia? Take a look at the top things to do in Bangladesh – the country with developing tourism.
Bagerhat natural beauty, historical sites draw huge holidaymakers; UNB
Bagerhat, one of the popular tourist destinations of the country, attracted a huge number of visitors with its historical sites and magnificent beauty in this Eid vacation as in previous years, reports UNB. While the people of all age have been crowding the tourist spots and recreation…
Source: Bagerhat natural beauty, historical sites draw huge holidaymakers
8 Ancient Universities That Flourished Across Ancient India; Aayush; Detechter

Bangladesh – Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
In ancient times India was a center of higher learning as it is one of the oldest civilization in the world. Hence, historically, universities and libraries were a big part of Indus-Valley civilization. The two famous ancient universities from India and the oldest universities in the world are Takshashila (Taxila) and Nalanda. But these were not the only knowledge centers that existed in ancient India. Education has always been given great prominence in Indian society since the times of the Vedic civilization, with Gurukul and ashrams being the centers of learning. And with evolving times, a large number of centers of learning were established across ancient India of which Takshashila and Nalanda are the most famous ones known today. Here is the list of major ancient universities that flourished across ancient India.
1 Nalanda
The 18 least visited countries in the world; Traveller
Not every nation can be a France or a Spain, but which countries see the fewest visitors? Take a look at the world’s least-visited countries below (by region and excluding war-torn nations like Syria and Afghanistan). Are you one of the few travellers who has visited one of these places?
Europe – Liechtenstein: 69,000 (up from 57,000 in 2016)
Europe’s second least visited country, with 69,000 arrivals in 2016, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), is Liechtenstein. That’s a rise of 21 per cent on 2015. So what are we all missing? This German-speaking sliver between Austria and Switzerland has astounding mountain scenery, apt for hiking, mountain biking and winter sports, and Vaduz Castle, a 12th century fortress. The eponymous capital has a fine contemporary art gallery – and a postal museum.
Can I visit? Yes. See liechtenstein.li
Europe – Moldova: 121,000 (up from 94,000)
An archipelago of killer cats; Jack Palfrey; BBC
Each year, approximately 30 people are killed by tigers in the Sundarbans – so why do locals revere rather than fear these killer cats?
Sundarbans Mangroves: Freshwater Species of the Week; Brian Clark Howard; National Geographic
Mangroves anchor the edges of the world, but they are slipping away, thanks to coastal development, pollution, over-harvesting, nutrient loading, overuse of freshwater, and climate change. The world’s largest intact halophytic (salt-tolerating) mangrove forest is the Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage…
Source: Sundarbans Mangroves: Freshwater Species of the Week