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Bangladesh – Asia's Hidden Gem

Bangladesh, a land where Bangla is spoken, is a captivating blend of natural beauty and vibrant culture. From the world's largest contiguous mangrove forest to the dynamic metropolis of Dhaka, the country offers a unique experience for adventurous travelers. The Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, stretching over 5,700 km, converge here, providing both blessings and challenges. During the monsoon season (June to August), devastating floods often affect the region, limiting the development of tourist infrastructure. As a result, Bangladesh remains largely untouched by mass tourism, making it a truly distinctive destination where visitors—referred to as "Bideshi"—are met with curiosity and warm hospitality.

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With us you can explore the authentic beauty of Bangladesh, its mangrove forest and rich wildlife. Tea lovers will find themselves in paradise amidst lush plantations, while the intricate architecture of ancient Hindu temples, ornate mosques, and the mystical ruins of Buddhist monasteries will leave you in awe. Similarly, the majestic mangrove roots in the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta create an atmosphere of wonder.

In this tranquil haven, you will be serenaded by the sounds of cicadas and the calls of colorful birds, fostering a sense of peace and serenity. It is easy to understand why Buddhism has such deep roots here. In contrast, the vibrant energy of Dhaka offers a lively modern perspective on life in Bangladesh.

Traveling in Bangladesh requires thoughtful planning, and we are here to assist every step of the way. From navigating entry regulations to arranging necessary permits, transfers and sightseeing our expertise ensures a seamless experience. By choosing to visit Bangladesh, you will not only discover its hidden wonders but also contribute to sustainable tourism and the preservation of its natural beauty for future generations. Let us guide you through this captivating destination!

In Bangladesh one experiences during our winter from October to March a mild and pleasant climate. The special charm of the high monsoon in June and August may appeal to adventurous travelers.

Place Jan Feb March Apr Mai June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
max. / min. temperatures in °C
Dhaka 23 / 12 29 / 17 32 / 22 34 / 23 33 / 25 33 / 26 32 / 27 32 / 27 32 / 26 33 / 25 30 / 19 35 / 15
Chittagon 25 / 13 29 / 17 31 / 20 31 / 24 32 / 25 31 / 26 31 / 26 30 / 25 31 / 25 31 / 24 29 / 19 25 / 16
Cox’s Bazar 27 / 15 30 / 18 32 / 21 33 / 24 33 / 25 31 / 25 31 / 26 31 / 25 31 / 25 32 / 24 31 / 20 28 / 17
Khulna 24 / 12 29 / 16 33 / 21 34 / 24 35 / 26 34 / 27 33 / 27 31 / 26 31 / 26 33 / 25 30 / 19 25 / 15
Average rainfall in mm
Dhaka 8 29 66 156 339 340 373 317 300 172 34 13
Chittagon 6 24 55 147 299 607 727 531 259 185 68 12
Cox’s Bazar 4 17 35 122 287 802 925 667 330 214 109 13
Khulna 13 44 52 88 200 336 330 324 255 130 32 7

The "People's Republic of Bangladesh" is located in the north-eastern corner of the Indian subcontinent, right on the Bay of Bengal, and in addition to the border with India to the west, north and east, there is only a short southern border connecting to Myanmar.

Area : 147.570 km2
Population : 1175 Millions / 1.350 inhabitants per km2(2024)
Capital : Dhaka, with 10 million residents
Districts : Seven administrative divisions (Barisal, Chittagong, Khulna, Dhaka, Rangpur, Rajshahi and Sylhet), which in turn are divided into 64 districts
Topography : The southern and largest part of Bangladesh is dominated by the delta of the rivers Brahmaputra, Ganges and Meghna, which creates a vast seashore with numerous watercourses, lakes and ponds and diverse ecosystems. Through this land, which is situated on an average of only 20 meters above the sea, still stretch another 270 rivers and tributaries. In the north stands the plateau of the Indian state of Meghalaya, in the south lies the Bay of Bengal. The west is dominated by the vast Ganges River plains, to the east it is hilly. To the east lies the MowdokMual, the highest elevation in Bangladesh (1003 m).
Vegetation : Tropical and subtropical. Bangladesh has in spite of progressing agricultural land use expansive mangrove forests, evergreen, tropical lowland forests, semi-evergreen forests, mountain forests, moist deciduous forests and plains with tall grasses. Typical are bamboo, rattan and water hyacinth. Other plants are jasmine, water lily, rose, hibiscus, bougainvillea, magnolia and wild orchids. Among the fruit trees are mango, lychee, coconut, jackfruit and banana.
Wildlife : Large biodiversity with 750 bird species, 250 species of mammals, over 200 species of freshwater and saltwater fish, 150 amphibians and reptiles and countless insects. Threatened with extinction among others is the Royal Bengal tiger, the clouded leopard, rhinoceros and the bald eagle, as well as the Ganges river dolphin, the Irrawaddy dolphin and the humpback dolphin.
Climate : Bangladesh has a tropical monsoon climate with rainfall which is increasing from west to east. The humidity in the rainy season rises up to 96%. In Bangladesh, one speaks of six seasons: "seet" or winter (Nov-Dec), "Basanto" or Spring (Dec-Feb), "Grisma" or summer / pre-monsoon (March to May), "Barsa" or monsoon / rainy season (June-Aug), "Sarat" or autumn / post-monsoon (Sept-Oct) and "Hemanto" or late fall (Oct-Dec).
Temperatures : In Bangladesh, the temperatures throughout the year are quite high, and are between 11 ° C and 34 ° C. In the region around Dhaka, January, with an average of 19 ° C is the coolest, May with an average of 29 ° C the warmest month.
Rainfall : Around 80 percent of the precipitation falls during the monsoon season from May to mid-October. The average annual rainfall on the eastern border is at about 140 cm and rises in the northeast to more than 508 cm.
Languages : The official language and the country language is Bangla (Bengalese), a language which derived from Sanskrit. English is the administrative and business language, and is quite prevalent in the middle and upper classes, as an educational language. Bangla ranks with its 210 million speakers sixth of the world's most widely spoken languages! In addition to this, around 2.5 million people of tribal communities or ethnic minorities speak their own languages, such as Chakma, Garo, Khasia, Magh, Manipuri, Munda, Oraon and Santali.
Ethnicities : 99% Bengalis, 1% comprises various indigenous groups, including Chakma, Tripuri, Marma, Mundas, Garos, Oraons, Santhals, Mro, Meitei people, Zomi, Bihari, and Khasi.
Religions : The state religion is the Islam, which includes ~imately 91 % of the population. Furthermore, there are about 8 % Hindus and below 1% of Buddhists, Christians and people of animistic religions.
Economy : Bangladesh's economy has grown significantly, shifting from agriculture to a more diverse one. Key industries include textiles and garments, which drive exports, along with agriculture, especially rice, jute, and tea. The service sector, particularly IT and telecommunications, is expanding. Despite steady growth reducing poverty, challenges like unemployment, poverty, and vulnerability to natural disasters remain.
Getting there : By airplane: The capital city of Dhaka is served by many airlines (British Airways, Saudia, Kuwait Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Indian Airlines, Iran Air, Gulf Air, Druk Air, Qatar Airways, Thai Air, China Eastern Airlines and Malaysian Airlines). International airports are: Zia International Airport, Dhaka; Shah Amanat International Airport, Chittagong; Osmany International Airport, Sylhet; Domestic airports: Dhaka, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Jessore, Saidpur, Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet.By Road: From India from Kolkata, Benapole or Tetulia in West Bengal or Tamabil (Meghalaya). By Railway: From Benapole (West Bengal).
Visa / Entry permit : To enter to Bangladesh, a visa must be obtained. An invitation letter, if necessary, will be available, provided by us.

Bangladesh is the most densely populated country in the world. In an area, which is about twice the size of Bavaria, live some 158 million people! About a quarter of the population lives in cities, only the Chittagong Mountains and the nearly uninhabited Sundarbans are thinly populated. Unlike other South Asian countries, Bangladesh is ethnically very uniform. ~imately 99% of the population are of Bengali origin, one of the few minorities include the Bihari, the Chakma and the Mogh peoples; the latter are of Mongolian origin and live in the Chittagong hills.

The cultural character of Bangladesh, due to its past, in which, among other, Afghans, Ethiopians, Arabs, Turks, conquerors from North Asia and colonizers from Europe played their part, is evident throughout the country, and is also reflected in the predominantly Sunnite folk Islam, who is the state religion too, and has elements of animism, Buddhism and Hinduism incorporated in it. ~imately 12% of Bangladeshis are Hindus. Into Buddhism (mainly Theravada / Hinayana), Christianity and animist religions each fall less than 1% of the believers.
The Bengalis love poems, music, dance and theater. Their kind of classical music and dance is completely different from the European. In all major cities there are theaters, where Folk dramas, but also western dramas, like "Romeo and Juliet" will be played. The local people's theatre is called "Sattra", and is organized regularly in winter in the villages.

Generally, the food in Bangladesh resembles that of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal - a typical dish consists of rice, river or sea fish and vegetables, and is usually very spicy. For breakfast there is homemade, pan- fried bread (Roti) or stuffed flatbread (Paratha). Among the peasants and workers, the traditional Panta is widespread: rice in water with bell pepper, salt, onions, potatoes or eggs. Other typical dishes are depending on the season: In the rainy season, one likes to eat "Khichuri" with fish or eggs, in winter 'Pitha' (an often sweet pastry made from rice flour), "Vapa" or "Patisapta".

Other local specialties are the Kebab, which is popular around the world, biryani, grilled meat with special drinks (Borhani) and sweets made of milk, rice and / or white flour. Homemade, fresh lime juice is a popular refreshment beverage. Alcoholic beverages are only available in licensed bars and restaurants.
In Bangladesh, there is a wide selection of fresh fruits, including mangoes, lychees, jackfruit (Kathal), guava, banana, sugar apple (Ata), dates, star fruit and water fruits (Panifal).

The population of Bangladesh is mainly engaged in agriculture, and it must pursue it extensively, to provide a reasonably comprehensive nutrition of more and more people. Nevertheless, the river delta in the south of Bangladesh, which is formed by the Brahmaputra, the Ganges and the Meghna, one of the regions of our planet which is still unspoiled by modern civilization. 60% of the Sundarbans (beng. Beautiful Forest), a mangrove forest of 10,000 square kilometers, spreads out within this delta, and is home to many endangered animal and plant species. Only here will the plant friend find the Sundari tree, enjoy the flowers of man-high poinsettias, water hyacinths, jasmine, water lily, rose, hibiscus, bougainvillea, magnolia and wild orchids.

An admirer of large predatory cats does in fact have the chance to a sighting of Bengal tigers, a leopard or a fishing cat in the wild. Fortunately, much of this unique ecosystem is placed under state protection since 1977, and since 1997 the title of UNESCO World Heritage confirms the protection. More remarkable mammals living here are elephants, Asiatic black bears, sloth bears, clouded leopards, leopard cats, rhesus monkeys, several species of deer, wild boars, jackals, gibbons, loris, banteng, gaurs, Ganges dolphins and dugongs.
Aditionally to this are reptiles like crocodiles, turtles, pythons and other snakes (including venomous snakes). The "doel", the seychelles magpie robin Copsychus sechellarum as National Bird of Bangladesh, is one of around 300 important bird species, which are native to Bangladesh, and the 12 kingfisher species, which are closely related to them as bee-eaters, bulbul, cuckoos, timalia and drongos (passerines), 22 species of woodpeckers, parrots, mynas, bulbul, magpie, robin cuckoos, hawks, owls, crows, eagles (including imperial eagle, spotted eagle, white-bellied sea eagle), vultures , hornbills, glossy ibis, jacana, parakeets, starlings, magpies, sunbirds, warblers, mask bin hens blue beard robin Nyctoyornisathertoni and red-headed trogon Harpacteserythrocephalus let the heart of ornithologists beat higher.
The biodiversity of Bangladesh is complemented by various interesting species of fish, reptiles and butterflies. The mangrove forest in Bangladesh offers travelers today the opportunity to immerse themselves in a completely natural soundscape. In the area around Syleth are extensive wintering areas for migratory birds, where such an outstanding nature experience is also possible.

Bangladesh features 17 nature reserves, including the Sundarbans mangrove forest reserve, the Lawachara National Park, the Rema-Kelnga National Wildlife Refuge, the Satchari National Park, the Teknaf - National Wildlife Refuge and the Chunati Nature Reserve:

Sundarban - mangrove forest reserve

The Sundarbans in southern Bangladesh belong to the largest coherent mangrove forest in the world. The 6,000 square kilometers, rich ecosystem is home to many endangered animal species and plants. It also protects the populace in the interior against the increasingly recurrent tropical storms. The area on the border with India is the last major habitat of the Royal Bengal tigers, a bit over 300 of these animals live here, about the same amount as lives on the Indian side.

The Lawachara National Park

In the northeast of the country, the territory of the Lawachara National Park comprising 12.5 km² is located, amid the semi-evergreen "West Bhanugach Forest". Here thrive around 170 different species of plants, it is the homeland for about 290 different species of animals - including the population of Western Hooklock Gibbons, comprising of only 62 specimens.

Satchari National Park

24.3 km² of protection area in the northeast of the country, for more than 200 different species of trees (including sal tree Shorearobusta, teak Tectonagrandis, eucalyptus, rubber trees and countless species of bamboo) and the animal species inhabiting it such as the rare phayre leaf monkey Trachypithecusphayrei, other mammals and especially birds like the red head trogon Harpacteserythrocephalus and the kizuki woodpecker Dendrocoposkizuki.

Teknaf- Wildreservat

In the far south, on the coast, the Teknaf region is located, in which the unique ecosystem of the sandy beaches, criss-crossed by rivers is protected, with their individual flora and fauna, and - in the area of mangrove forests- 161 different species of fish.

The region which is today's Bangladesh is mentioned in the historic scriptures since 1000 BC. The majority of the population was first of Buddhist faith, from the 10th century onwards then predominated Hinduistic currents. In the twelfth century, the dominant Buddhist and Hindu dynasties were replaced by Muslim conquerors and Sufism (a current of Islam) gained the upper hand. In 1576, Bengal was incorporated as a province in the Mughal empire, and also most of the Bengalese converted to Islam, which to date plays an important role in politics and society and as a state religion.

Portuguese traders and missionaries reached Bengal in the early 16th century, Dutch and French followed. In 1650 landed the first British, and built trading posts and factories for the East India Company. About one hundred years later, the Company received the tax sovereignty of some provinces of the Mughal Empire. In 1858 the British crown extended its influence from Bengal in the east to the Indus in the west. Thus the history of Bangladesh is permeated by Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, Persian, Turkish and European influences, the past of
Bangladesh is reflected in archaeological relics, historic buildings and monuments. Examples of Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic architecture can be found across the country, as well as in the commercial centers of Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet. Due to the fact, that the majority of the population is of Muslim faith, Bangladesh was split in 1947 from India and became part of Pakistan, under the name East Pakistan. Over the next 26 years, Pakistan was drawn by political and economic instability. For East Pakistan, at a disadvantage not only economically by the separation from the Indian part of Bengal, began a period of dependency and oppression. The relationship between East and West Pakistan escalated dramatically after the second war with India over Kashmir in 1965.
In 1971, finally East Pakistan became independent under the name of Bangladesh, as a result of the Bangladesh war. The young state had since been going through many famines, natural disasters, poverty, political turmoil and military coups. Since democracy was reintroduced in 1991, a relative stability prevails, and an economic progress can be observed.

Bangladesh has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, with an average annual GDP growth rate of ~imately 5.87% from 1994 to 2023. The agriculture sector contributes about 13.02% to the country's GDP. The manufacturing sector, particularly the textile and clothing industry, is a major contributor to Bangladesh's economy. In 2020, textiles and clothing accounted for ~imately 56.8% of the manufacturing sector's GDP. Textiles and clothing are Bangladesh's primary exports, comprising about 75% of total exports. Other significant exports include frozen seafood, jute and jute products, leather goods, ceramics, and tea. Mining activities in Bangladesh are primarily concentrated in the northeastern region, focusing mainly on domestic consumption of gas and coal.

Overall, Bangladesh's economy has shown resilience and growth, with a strong emphasis on the textile industry and a gradual shift towards a more diversified economic structure.

Even though the state religion is Islam, freedom of religious belief prevails in Bangladesh, and there are multiple religious festivals celebrated throughout the year. The most important holidays are the two biggest festivals of Islam: Eid ul-Fitr, a three-day feast at the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, which commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son. Also the large Hindu, Buddhist and Christian festivals are celebrated. The Bengali New Year takes place on 14 April. This includes cheerful music and dance performances, carnival-like street shows and colorful New Year markets (Melas).

Religious Festivals
  • Eid al-Fitr: Celebrated on the 1st day of Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan.
  • Eid al-Adha: Observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham's) willingness to sacrifice his son
  • Buddha Purnima: The birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, observed on the full moon day of Baishakh.
  • Krishna Janmashtami: Celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna, typically in August.
  • Mawlid al-Nabi: Commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad, observed on the 12th day of Rabi' al-Awwal.

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