tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9508833392504558062024-03-13T06:18:20.727-07:00Beautiful BangladeshNaharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-43986779580304056132015-02-19T03:41:00.001-08:002015-02-19T03:41:34.954-08:00আরবীয় বিরিয়ানি - KABSA (কাব্সা) <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>উপকরণ</b> (Ingredients):<br />চাল (Rice) – ২ কাপ<br />মুরগি (Chicken) - ৫০০ গ্রাম <br />অলিভ অয়েল (Oliv Oil) - ২ টেবিল-চামচ<br />মাখন (Butter) - ১ টেবিল-চামচ<br />পেঁয়াজকুচি (Onion thinly sliced) - ১ কাপ<br />রসুনবাটা (Garlic pest) - আধা চা-চামচ<br />দারচিনি (Cinnamon) - ৪ টুকরা<br />লবঙ্গ (cloves) - ৪টি<br />ধনিয়া গুঁড়া (Coriander powder) - ২ টেবিল-চামচ<br />জয়ত্রী (Nutmeg powder) - ১/৪ চা-চামচ<br />জিরা গুঁড়া (Cumin powder) – ১/২ চা-চামচ<br />কালো এলাচ (Black Cardamom) - ১টি<br />সাদা এলাচ (white Cardamom) - ২টি<br />কালো গোলমরিচ গুড়া (Black pepper) - আধা চা-চামচ<br />টমেটো সস (Tomato puree) - ২ টেবিল-চামচ<br />গাজর মিহি করে কুচানো (Carrot grated) - আধা কাপ<br />লবণ (salt) পরিমাণ মত (to taste)<br />চিকেন স্টক (Chicken stock) - ৪ কাপ<br />কিশমিশ - ২ টেবিল-চামচ<br /><br /><br /><b>প্রণালী:</b><br />- চাল ধুয়ে ১৫ মিনিট ভিজিয়ে পানি ঝরিয়ে ১৫-২০ মিনিট রাখতে হবে।<br />- একটি পাত্রে অলিভ অয়েল ও বাটার গরম করুন। এখন লবঙ্গ, দারচিনি ও কালো এলাচ দিয়ে কয়েক সেকেন্ড ভাজুন। পিয়াজ দিন এবং ভেজে লাল করুন ।<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BcM6Wpw7pYI/VOXKKAJUxeI/AAAAAAAAM2Q/OWh3qkIpFdw/s1600/Kabsa-Frying-Onions-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BcM6Wpw7pYI/VOXKKAJUxeI/AAAAAAAAM2Q/OWh3qkIpFdw/s1600/Kabsa-Frying-Onions-1.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- এবার চিকেন দিন এবং কিছুক্ষণ ভাজুন । </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- এবার রসুন, টমেটো সস এবং গাজর দিয়ে আরো কিছুক্ষণ ভাজুন । </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- জিরা, জয়ত্রী, ধনিয়া গুঁড়া এবং লবণ দিয়ে আরো কিছুক্ষণ ভাজুন । </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />- এবার চাল, চিকেন স্টক, কালো গোলমরিচ গুড়া এবং কিশমিশ মিশিয়ে ঢেকে দিন। চাল হয়ে যাওয়া পর্যন্ত রান্না করুন । </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- হাঁড়ির মুখ বন্ধ করে ২০-২৫ মিনিট দমে রাখতে হবে।</span><br />
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Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-80667798675444844942015-02-19T02:32:00.000-08:002015-02-19T03:01:24.018-08:00সাদা পোলাও<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>উপকরণঃ</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">পোলাওয়ের চাল ৪ কাপ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">আদাবাটা ১ চা-চামচ </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">রসুনবাটা আধা চা-চামচ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">পেঁয়াজকুচি আধা কাপ </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">দারচিনি ৪ টুকরা</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">এলাচ ৪টি</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">লবঙ্গ ৪টি </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">তেজপাতা ২টি</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">লবণ ১ টেবিল-চামচ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">কিশমিশ ২ টেবিল-চামচ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">দুধ ১ কাপ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">টকদই সিকি কাপ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">ঘি ১ কাপ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">কাঁচামরিচ ৮টি</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">কেওড়া ১ টেবিল-চামচ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">মাওয়া সিকি কাপ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">পেস্তা বাদামের কুচি ১ টেবিল-চামচপরিমাণ মত </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">পানি (যে পটে চাল মাপা হয় সেই পটের দিগুন পানি মানে এক পটের জন্য দুই পট পানি) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>প্রণালীঃ</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- চাল ধুয়ে ১৫ মিনিট ভিজিয়ে পানি ঝরিয়ে ১৫-২০ মিনিট রাখতে হবে। তারপর হালকা লাল করে তেলে ভেজে নিতে হবে।</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- ঘি গরম করে পেঁয়াজ বেরেস্তা করে ওঠাতে হবে। ওই ঘিয়ের মধ্যে সব বাটা মসলা ও গরম মসলা, তেজপাতা, লবণ দিয়ে সামান্য কষিয়ে দই ও গরম পানি দিয়ে চাল দিতে হবে।</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- পানি সামান্য শুকিয়ে এলে দুধ, চিনি, কিশমিশ ও মাওয়া দিয়ে দমে রাখতে হবে।</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- কাঁচামরিচ, কেওড়ার পানি ও কিছু বেরেস্তা দিয়ে হাঁড়ির মুখ বন্ধ করে ২০-২৫ মিনিট দমে রাখতে হবে।</span></div>
Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-50967549033253448212015-02-19T02:05:00.003-08:002015-02-19T02:14:24.650-08:00চিকেন রোস্ট<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>উপকরন:</b><br />মুরগি এক কেজি<br />আদা বাটা ১ টেবিল চামচ<br />রসুন বাটা ১ টেবিল চামচ<br />পিয়াজ বাটা </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">৪</span> টেবিল চামচ<br />শুকনা মরিচ গুঁড়া দেড়/দুই চা চামচ, ঝাল বুঝে<br />ধনিয়া গুঁড়া ১ চা চামচ<br />দারুচিনি ৪ টুকরা (আধা ইঞ্চি)<br />এলাচি ৩/৪ টা<br />পোস্তদানা বাটা ১ টেবিল চামচ<br />জয়ফল সামান্য<br />জয়ত্রী আধা চা চামচের বেশি<br />টকদই </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">১</span> কাপ<br />ঘি ১ টেবিল চামচ<br />তেল আধা কাপ<br />লবণ ১ চা চামচ<br />বেরেস্তা ১ কাপ<br />কাঁচামরিচ ঝাল বুঝে কয়েকটা<br />তেজপাতা ২/৪টা<br />কিসমিস ৮/১০টা<br />আলু বোখারা ৩/৪টা <br />লেবুর রস ১ চা চামচ<br />চিনি ১ টেবিল চামচ<br />পানি ১ কাপ<br />কেওড়া জল ১/৪ কাপ </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br />প্রণালী:</b><br />- মুরগির সাথে একটু আদা পেস্ট ,রসুনপেস্ট আর টকদই দিয়ে ভালোমত মাখিয়ে ৩০ মিনিট ফ্রিজে রাখুন ।</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- চুলায় বসানো কড়াইয়ে তেল দিন, তেল গরম হলে বেরেস্তা ভেজে তুলে রাখুন। মুরগি কম জ্বালে এপিঠ ওপিঠ ভেজে নিতে হবে। এরপর ভাজা মুরগি তুলে একটি প্লেটে রাখতে হবে।<br />- এবার চুলায় অন্য একটি কড়াই দিন, কড়াইয়ে ঘি দিন, ঘি গরম হয়ে এলে এলাচি ও দারুচিনি দিন। এরপর আদা বাটা, পিয়াজ বাটা, রসুন বাটা, ধনিয়া গুঁড়া, পোস্তদানা বাটা, জাফরান, দারচিনি বাটা, টকদই, গোলমরিচ গুঁড়া, জয়ত্রী, লবণ দিন। আগুন মধ্যম আঁচে থাকবে। ভাল করে ভাজুন এবং এবার গুঁড়া মরিচ দিন। এরপর টক দই দিন, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">কেওড়াজল</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> দিন, </span>প্রয়োজন হলে একটু পানি দিন এবং কষিয়ে নিন। ।কিছুক্ষণের মধ্যে তেল উপরে উঠে অাসবে আর চমৎকার একটা ঘ্রাণ চারদিকে ছড়িয়ে পড়বে।<br />- এরপর ভাজা মুরগি দিন। আগুন মাধ্যম আঁচে থাকবে, এক পিঠ হলে অন্যপিঠ উল্টে দিন। চামচ দিয়ে ঝোল তুলে মুরগীর গায়ে দিন। এই সময়ে চুলা ছেড়ে যাবেন না, সামান্য বেখেয়ালে বা আগুন বেশি হলে পুড়ে যেতে পারে। কাজেই কাছে থাকুন। <br />- মাংস সেদ্ধ হয়ে এলে কড়াইয়ের ঢাকনা খুলে লেবুর রস, চিনি দিয়ে নাড়াচাড়া করে কয়েকটা কাঁচামরিচ দিন। ঘি উপরে ভেসে উঠলে বেরেস্তা গুঁড়া করে ছিটিয়ে দিন এবং মিশিয়ে নিন। আগুন কমিয়ে কিছু সময়ের জন্য ঢেকে রাখুন। <br /><br /><b>পরিবেশন করা:</b><br />সুন্দর করে একটি ডিসে সিদ্ধ ডিম দিয়ে পোলাওয়ের সাথে মুরগির রোস্ট পরিবেশন করুন।</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>উপকরণ : </b><br />গরুর মাংস ১ কেজি <br />আম অথবা জলপাইয়ের ঝাল আচার ৩ টেবিল-চামচ <br />পাঁচফোড়ন আধা চা-চামচ<br />পেঁয়াজকুচি ১ কাপ আদাবাটা ১ টেবিল-চামচ<br />রসুনবাটা ১ চা-চামচ<br />জিরাবাটা ১ চা-চামচ<br />সরিষাবাটা ১ টেবিল-চামচ<br />মরিচগুঁড়া ১ টেবিল-চামচ<br />হলুদগুঁড়া ১ চা-চামচ<br />লবণ স্বাদমতো<br />দারুচিনি ২ টুকরা<br />এলাচ ২টি<br />তেজপাতা ১টি<br />সরিষার তেল আধা কাপ<br />চিনি ১ চা-চামচ<br />টক দই ১ কাপ<br />কাঁচা মরিচ ৮-১০টি।<br /><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>প্রণালি :</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- মাংস টুকরা করে ধুয়ে আচার ও কিছু কাঁচা মরিচ বাদে সব উপকরণ মেখে</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ১ </span> ঘন্টা রেখে দিতে হবে। </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- তেল গরম করে পাঁচফোড়নের ফোড়ন দিতে হবে। তাতে মাখানো মাংস ও পরিমাণমতো পানি দিয়ে অল্প আঁচে রান্না করতে হবে। </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- মৃদু আঁচে ঢাকনা দিয়ে রান্না করে মাংস সিদ্ধ হয়ে পানি শুকিয়ে গেলে আচার ও কিছু কাঁচা মরিচ দিয়ে ১০ মিনিট পরে নামাতে হবে।</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>উপকরনঃ</b><br />গরুর মাংস হাড়সহ ছোট ছোট টুকরা করা ১ কেজি<br />আদাবাটা ২ টেবিল চামচ<br />রসুন বাটা ২ চা চামচ<br />হলুদ গুঁড়া ১ চা চামচ<br />শুকনা মরিচ গুঁড়া ২ চা চামচ<br />জিরাবাটা ১ চা-চামচ<br />ধনে গুড়া ২ চা চামচ<br />লবণ স্বাদ অনুযায়ী<br />গরমমসলা এলাচ<br />দারুচিনি<br />লবঙ্গ কয়েকটি<br />সয়াবিন তেল পৌনে ১ কাপ (পরিমাণমতো)<br />পেঁয়াজ বেরেস্তা ১ কাপ<br />পেঁয়াজ বাটা ১ কাপ<br />পেঁয়াজ মোটা মোটা করে কাটা ১ কাপ<br />তেজপাতা ৩ টি<br />(জিরা টালা গুড়া + গরমমসলা টালা গুড়া) ১ চা চামচ<br /><br /><b>প্রণালীঃ</b><br />- তেলে পেঁয়াজ ভেজে বেরেস্তা করে এবং শুকনা মরিচ ভেজে তুলে রাখতে হবে। <br />- এরপর গরম তেলে সব বাটা ও গুঁড়া মশলা, পেঁয়াজ কুচি এবং স্বাদ অনুযায়ী লবণ দিয়ে ভালো করে কষিয়ে নিন। - মশলা কষানো হয়ে গেলে গরুর মাংস দিয়ে আবার ভালো করে কষিয়ে নিন। কষানো হয়ে গেলে মাংসে পরিমাণমতো পানি দিয়ে ঢেকে রাখুন। </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- মাংস সেদ্ধ হয়ে গেলে, যখন মাংস ভুনে তেলের ওপর আসবে তখন বেরেস্তা, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">জিরা টালা গুড়া, গরমমসলা টালা গুড়া</span> এবং শুকনা মরিচ দিন। ঝোল শুকিয়ে মাখা মাখা হয়ে গেলে নামিয়ে ফেলুন।</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: black;"><br />গায়ে হলুদ</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> বাঙালি জাতির বহু প্রচলিত উত্সবের একটি। এটি মুলতঃ বিয়ে সম্পর্কিত একটি আচার যেটি বর ও </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">কনে উভয় পক্ষ দ্বারা পালিত হয়। গায়ে হলুদে সবচেয়ে গুরত্ব্বপূর্ণ বিষয়টি হলো কাঁচা হলুদ। বরপক্ষ বা কনেপক্ষের পক্ষ হতে অপরপক্ষের আয়োজিত অনুষ্ঠানে নানান উপহারসামগ্রী পাঠানো হয়ে থাকে এই অনুষ্ঠানে। এই অনুষ্ঠানে সাধারণত যে পক্ষ আয়োজন করে থাকে তারাই উপস্থিত থাকে। অপর পক্ষেরও দু একজন অতিথি উপহার সামগ্রী নিয়ে এই আচারে যোগ দেন। অনুষ্ঠানে বর বা কনেকে একটি পাটির উপর বসানো হয়ে থাকে। ছোট থেকে বড় সবাই তার গালে বা হাতে হলুদ বাটা মাখিয়ে দেন। সাথে বর বা কনের সামনে রাখা মিষ্টি জাতীয় দ্রব্যাদির কিছু অংশ তাকে তুলে দেয়া হয়। গায়ে হলুদে যে উপকরণগুলো সাধারণত ব্যবহার করা হয় তা হলোঃ ডালা,কুলা ,হলুদের বাটি,হলুদের পাটি,বেতের মাছডালা,মাছডালা,ঢাকনা,চন্দন,পালকি,সোহাগপুরি,চন্দনতেল,সোন্দা,মেহেদি,আপসান,মেহেদির তোয়ালে,হলুদের রম্নমাল।</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">এনগেজমেন্টের পরের পর্ব হলো গায়ে হলুদ। এ পর্বটি বর ও কনে উভয়ের জন্য প্রযোজ্য। তবে যুগের সঙ্গে তাল মিলিয়ে এখন মেহেদিও দেয়া হয়। গায়ে হলুদকে নিয়ে রয়েছে নানা ধরনের আয়োজন। গায়ে হলুদে সবচেয়ে গুরম্নত্বপূর্ণ বিষয়টি হলো কাচা হলুদ।</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">কাচা হলুদের জন্য যাওয়া যেতে পারে কারওয়ান বাজার অথবা নিউ মার্কেটে। এছাড়া গায়ে হলুদ অনুষ্ঠানকে কেন্দ্র করে কিছু আইটেমের তালিকা ও মূল্য এখানে দেয়া হলো : ডালা ২৫-৩০০ টাকা, কুলা ২৫-২০০, হলুদের বাটি ১০-৩৫, হলুদের পাটি ১০০-৩০০, বেতের মাছডালা ৫০-৩০০, মাছডালা ৫০-৩০০, ঢাকনা ১০-২৫, চন্দন ৩০-৮৫, পালকি ১০০-৪৫০, সোহাগপুরি ১০০-৩৫০, চন্দন তেল ৮০-১৫০, সোন্দা ৩০-৬০, মেহেদি ২০-৩০ (টিউব), আপসান ২০-২৫, মেহেদির তোয়ালে ৫০-৭০, হলুদের রম্নমাল ২০-৪০ টাকা। মোটামুটি হলুদের সবকিছু ১,৫০০-২,২০০ টাকার মধ্যে পাওয়া যাবে।</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">কুলা, ডালা, মাছডালা, ঝুড়ি, ঢাকনা, পালকি, হলুদ, হলুদ বাটি, প্রদীপ বাটি, রাখি, সোন্দা, উপটান, চন্দন, চন্দন তেল, আপসান, মেহেদি, সোহাগপুরি, হলুদের পাটি, হলুদের রম্নমাল, হলুদ টাওয়েল, লিপস্টিক, লিপলাইনার, আয়না, মাশকারা, আইলাইনার, ফেস পাউডার, নেইল পলিশ, নেইল কাটার, নেইল পলিশ রিমুভার, কাজল, আই শ্যাডো, আই ব্রাউ পেন্সিল, সাবান, সাবান কেস, শ্যাম্পু, হেয়ার জেল, চিরম্ননি, বডি স্প্রে, হেয়ার স্প্রে, কাটা ক্লিপ, তেল, খোপা, জরি স্প্রে, আলতা, হেয়ার রিমুভার ও চুড়ি।</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">হলুদের সময় যে জিনিসগুলো দেয়া হয় বিয়ের সময়ও ওই একই জিনিস দেয়া হয়, তবে এর সঙ্গে কনের জন্য কাবিনের শাড়ি, বিয়ের শাড়ি, বৌ-ভাতের শাড়িসহ আরো দু-তিনটির মতো শাড়ি দিতে হয়। বর্তমানে লেহেঙ্গাও দেয়া যেতে পারে।</span><br />
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Your wedding day is an extremely special day in your life. That is the day that you want everything to be perfect – and the photographer you choose will play an important part to ensure that your Big Day is captured in such a way that it will keep all your wonderful memories fresh and alive, every time you revisit your wedding album.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to SnapsBD - Creative Wedding Photography.</span><br />
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We create an accurate, unforgettable and enjoyable reflection of your wedding. We believe in the fun aspect that a wedding day invariably brings; the importance of individual, couple, and family portraits; and most of all, to capture all the special moments.<br />
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All our photos are taken digitally with professional equipments, and all digital post-processing are done personally. This ensures that your reproductions are of exceptional quality.<br />
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Every wedding is an individual affair and has its own requirements. We therefore design all our packages around your requirements and take into consideration all aspects of your Big Day. If you are interested in hiring us, we are happy to discuss anything about your wedding or put together a photography package that suits your NEEDS & BUDGET.</div>
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Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-24244695614972392092010-04-27T22:28:00.000-07:002010-04-27T23:11:18.244-07:00PUTHIAPuthia is 23km (14mi) east of Rajshahi and 16km (10mi) west of Natore. It is in Rajshahi District. Puthia has the largest number of historically important Hindu structures in Bangladesh.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shiva Temple:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fK8B-PIyI/AAAAAAAACHo/HEs3iXTSLdI/s1600/puthia5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fK8B-PIyI/AAAAAAAACHo/HEs3iXTSLdI/s400/puthia5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465059805507822370" border="0" /></a>The most amazing of the village’s monuments is the Govinda Temple, which was erected between 1823 and 1895 by one of the maharanis of the Puthia estate. It’s a large square structure crowned by a set of miniature ornamental towers. It’s covered by incredibly intricate designs in terracotta depicting scenes from Hindu epics, which give it the appearance of having been draped by a huge red oriental carpet. The ornate Siva Temple is an imposing and excellent. Example of this five-spire Hindu style of temple architecture common in northern India. The ornate temple has three tapering tiers topped by four spires. It’s decorated with stone carvings and sculptural works, which unfortunately were disfigured during the War of Liberation.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fIP6M48VI/AAAAAAAACHI/4vvmVJ02tgg/s1600/Puthia-siva.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fIP6M48VI/AAAAAAAACHI/4vvmVJ02tgg/s400/Puthia-siva.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465056848484299090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jagannath Temple or Govinda:<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fJcADtswI/AAAAAAAACHQ/kkQHjwd4M1w/s1600/puthia1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fJcADtswI/AAAAAAAACHQ/kkQHjwd4M1w/s400/puthia1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465058155726484226" border="0" /></a>The village’s 16-century Jagannath Temple is one of the finest examples of a hut-shaped temple: measuring only 5m (16ft) on each side, it features a single tapering tower, which rises to a height of 10m (33ft). Its western facade is adorned with terracotta panels of geometric design.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fJgms-hQI/AAAAAAAACHY/NnSIc8CNWCg/s1600/puthia4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fJgms-hQI/AAAAAAAACHY/NnSIc8CNWCg/s400/puthia4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465058234819577090" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raajbari:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fQVm3cUnI/AAAAAAAACHw/wm_fFt2Z0l0/s1600/Puthia-raj.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fQVm3cUnI/AAAAAAAACHw/wm_fFt2Z0l0/s400/Puthia-raj.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465065742466306674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://desherchobi.blogspot.com/2008/05/puthia-palace-rajshahi-may-2008.html">More Details..</a>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-80015193390878763912010-04-27T21:50:00.000-07:002010-04-27T22:15:06.157-07:00MOHASTHANGARH<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fAK4aw7WI/AAAAAAAACGw/1lNYWK0srBk/s1600/Mahasthangarh.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fAK4aw7WI/AAAAAAAACGw/1lNYWK0srBk/s400/Mahasthangarh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465047966013255010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">History:<br />Mohasthangarh is one of the main attractions in north Bengal. It was the capital of Kingdom of the Mourjo, the Gupta and the Sen Dynasty. This is the ancient archeological and historical which was, established in 2500 BC.<br /><br />Location:<br />It is the oldest archaeological site of Bangladesh is on the western bank of river Karatoa 18 km. <span style="font-weight: bold;">north of Bogra</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">town</span> beside Bogra-Rangpur Road.<br /><br />Description:<br />The spectacular site is an imposing landmark in the area having a fortified, oblong enclosure measuring 5000 feet by 4500 feet with an average height of 15 ft. from the surrounding paddy fields. Beyond the fortified area, other ancient ruins fan out within a semicircle of about five miles radius. Several isolated mounds, the local names of which are Govinda Bhita Temple, Khodai Pathar Mound, Mankalir Kunda, Parasuramer Bedi, Jiyat Kunda etc. surround the fortified city. This 3rd century archaeological site is still held to be of great sanctity by the Hindus. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Every year (mid-April) and once in every 12 years (December) thousands of Hindu devotees join the bathing ceremony on the bank of river Karatoa.</span> A visit to Mahasthangarh site museum will open up for you wide variety of antiquities, ranging from terracotta objects to gold ornaments and coins recovered from the site. Now it is one of the major tourist spots maintained by Bangladesh archeological Department. <span style="font-weight: bold;">You can go to Mohasthanagar from Bogra town, 10 km. away</span>. Don’t forget to visit Mohasthangar museum while visiting Mohasthangar. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mohasthan Buddhist Stambho</span> is another attraction for the tourists; it is locally called as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Behula’s Basar.</span><br /></div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-43661631986416352482010-04-27T21:32:00.000-07:002010-04-27T22:12:00.187-07:00KANTAJI'S TEMPLE - DINAJPUR<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fC6NzG0MI/AAAAAAAACHA/_0uYljKNmMg/s1600/kant3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9fC6NzG0MI/AAAAAAAACHA/_0uYljKNmMg/s400/kant3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465050978229604546" border="0" /></a> Photo: The original Beautiful Kantaji's Temple.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9e7Shr--cI/AAAAAAAACGg/fFqcKyq-2XE/s1600/kantaji1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9e7Shr--cI/AAAAAAAACGg/fFqcKyq-2XE/s400/kantaji1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465042599792277954" border="0" /></a> Photo: Now the Kantaji's Temple. <div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Kantaji's Temple is in Dinajpur district. It is the most ornate among the late medieval temples of Bangladesh is the Kantajee’s temple near Dinajpur town, which was established in the year 1722 by Ram Nath, son of Maharaja Pran Nath .The temple, a 51' square three storied edifice, rests on a slightly curved raised plinth of sandstone blocks, believed to have been quarried from the ruins of the ancient city of Bangarh near Gangharampur in West Bengal. It was originally a navaratna temple, crowned with four richly ornamental corner towers on two stores and a central one over the third stored.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9e7XLsv55I/AAAAAAAACGo/Pg3UQnr8yH4/s1600/kantaji2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9e7XLsv55I/AAAAAAAACGo/Pg3UQnr8yH4/s400/kantaji2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465042679789250450" border="0" /></a>Kantaji's Temple is an earthquake at the end of the 19th century. In spite of this, the monument rightly claims to bathe finest extant example of its type in brick and terracotta, built by Bengali artisans. The central cells is surrounded on all sides by a covered verandah, each pierced by three entrances, which are separated by equally ornate dwarf brick pillars, Corresponding to the three delicately cusped entrances of the balcony, the sanctum has also three richly decorated arched openings on each face. Every inch of the temple surface is beautifully embellished with exquisite terracotta plaques, representing flora fauna, geometric motifs, mythological scenes and an astonishing array of contemporary social scenes and favorite pastimes. The beautiful wall paints of this temple tell us the story of Ramayan-Mohabharat, Krishna-Lila and Dev-Devies.<br /><br /><a href="http://samatat-scout.org/?page_id=704">More about Kantaji's Temple..</a><br /><br />There are some other interesting places to visit in Dinajpur which are <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dinajpur Rajbari</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rajbari Kali Temple</span>.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Kali Temple: </span>http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamal-imran/3061547828/<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rajbari: </span>http://www.flickr.com/photos/65895639@N00/3097642866/<br /><br /></div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-39911543056699072202010-04-27T21:17:00.000-07:002010-04-27T21:31:17.911-07:00PAHARPUR<div style="text-align: justify;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9e3ViHfzJI/AAAAAAAACGQ/-9ZVisW4DlI/s1600/paharpur.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9e3ViHfzJI/AAAAAAAACGQ/-9ZVisW4DlI/s400/paharpur.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465038253400771730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><style type="text/css">!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --></style><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Paharpur Buddhist Monastery is another tourist attraction of North Bengal. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paharpur is a small village</span> 5 km. west of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jamalganj in the greater Rajshahi district</span>. You can go to Paharpur from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jaipur</span> district. It’s only 10 km from Jaipur. King Dharma Pal established Paharpur Buddhist Monastery in 7th century, which is the most important and the largest known monastery south of the Himalayas, has been excavated. The main Mandir is in the centeri of this Monastery. This 7th century archaeological find covers approximately an area of 27 acres of land.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9e3c9zLNwI/AAAAAAAACGY/6uHJfKISRxc/s1600/paharpur2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/S9e3c9zLNwI/AAAAAAAACGY/6uHJfKISRxc/s400/paharpur2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465038381090813698" border="0" /></a></span>The entire establishment, occupying a quadrangular court , measuring more than 900 ft. externally on each side, has high enclosure- walls about 16 ft. in thickness and from 12 ft. to 15 ft. height. With elaborate gateway complex on the north, there are 45 cells on the north and 44 in each of the other three sides with a total number of 177 rooms. The architecture of the pyramidal cruciform temples profoundly influenced by those of South-East Asia, especially Myanmar and Java. A small site-Museum built in 1956-57 houses the representative collection of objects recovered from the area, where you can see the statues of Buddha and Vishnu. The excavated findings have also been preserved at the Varendra Research Museum at Rajshahi. 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Paharpur<br /><br />2. Dinajpur Kantaji's Temple<br /><br />3. Mahasthangar<br /><br />4. Puthia Shiva Temple<br /><br />5. Mainamati<br /><br />6. Bagherhat world Heritage Mosque<br /><br />7. Varendra Research Museum , Rajshahi<br /><br />8. Sonargaon the old capital Panam City<br /><br />9. Lalbagh Fort<br /><br />10. Ahsan Manjil<br /><br />11. Tajhat Razbaari,Rangpur<br /><br />12. Parobarpur mosque, Shatkhira<br /><br />13. Kushumba mosque, Naogaon<br /><br />14. Curzon Hall, DhakaNaharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-61785237881594122432010-04-27T21:03:00.000-07:002010-04-27T21:09:46.952-07:00ARCHAEOLOGY OF BANGLADESH<div style="text-align: justify;">Archaeology, archeology, or archeology is the science that studies human cultures through the recovery, documentation, analysis, and interpretation of material remains and environmental data, including architecture, artifacts, features, bifocals, and landscapes. Because archaeology's aim is to understand humankind, it is a humanistic endeavor. Furthermore, due to its analysis of human cultures, it is therefore a subset of anthropology, which contains: Physical anthropology, Cultural anthropology, Archaeology, and linguistics. The goals of archaeology vary, and there is debate as to what its aims and responsibilities are. Some goals include the documentation and explanation of the origins and development of human cultures, understanding culture history, chronicling cultural evolution, and studying human behavior and ecology, for both prehistoric and historic societies.<br /><br />Of the archaeological sites in Bangladesh, the most important are paharpur (Pahadpur) in Naogaon, mahasthan (Mahasthan) in Bogra, and mainamati (Mainamati) in Comilla. Each is unique in its own way. Paharpur is the largest monastery and temple. Mahasthan is not only the one city site among the mostly religious sites in Bangladesh but also a city going back to the distant past (3rd - 2nd century BC). It is contemporary with the early historic cities of the Gangetic valley - Vaishali, Pataliputra, and Kaushambi - to name only a few. Mainamati's uniqueness lies in its being a complex of religious establishments - monasteries and temples of latter day Buddhism (of c 6th to 13th century AD) - extending over miles on the hill-top. Of these Buddhist remains, the only exception may be the Charpatra Mura temple, which may have been of Vaisnavite affiliation.<br /><br />Sir Alexander cunningham's archaeological expeditions in areas now forming Bangladesh was carried out in 1879-80 and included Mahasthan and Paharpur. Cunningham also reported on bhasu vihara (Bhasu Vihara) near Mahasthan, Jogi Gupha near Paharpur, Ghatnagar, and Debar Dighi. Some other British administrators like EV Westmacott (1875), H Beveridge (1878), and CJ O'Donnel had already written on the ruins of Paharpur and Mahasthangarh. Owing to non-cooperation of the local zamindar, Cunningham could not investigate the site long enough to understand the real nature of Paharpur. Excavations carried out much later, however, proved that it was the remains of the biggest Buddhist monastery in the subcontinent (very recently Vikramashila has been claimed to be slightly larger).<br /><br />However the outstanding achievement of Cunningham during his 1879-80 tour was his brilliant identification of Mahasthangarh with the city of pundranagar on the basis of huen-tsang's itinerary. At a later date (1931), a stone plaque discovered from the site, bearing an inscription in early Brahmi characters (mahasthan brahmi inscription), points to the site's probable association with the Mauryan empire, perhaps as a provincial capital.<br /><br />Initial excavations at these sites, particularly Paharpur and Mahasthan, were begun by some private research bodies, the foremost being the varendra research society of Rajshahi, led by Kumar Sarat Kumar ray of Dighapatia in association with some enthusiastic gentlemen of Rajshahi town, notably Akshay Kumar maitreya, a lawyer and Ramaprasad chanda, a teacher in the local collegiate school, all of whom became famous later for their scholarly achievements. The society, established in 1910, made archaeological tours in areas around Rajshahi, undertook small excavations, wrote and published reports -all financed by Sarat Kumar Ray - and built up its collection of antiquities, particularly sculptures. These activities led to the Varendra Research Society Museum, established in 1919. The Society is now extinct and the museum, now called the varendra research museum, is part of Rajshahi University.<br /><br />An earlier landmark in the rise of private initiative in the development of archaeological studies in Bengal was the establishment of vangiya sahitya parishad in Calcutta in 1893-94. The Parishad gradually built up a rich collection of sculptures. After 1905, its branches proliferated in such far-flung areas as Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Sylhet and Comilla, each having its own collection of sculptures. It is also apt here to recall the significant contribution made by the indefatigable scholar NK bhattasali, curator of Dhaka Museum from 1914, whose many-sided genius and dedication enriched archaeological studies in Bangladesh. He was an epigraphist, a numismatist, both ancient and medieval, and also an art historian. He explored tirelessly sites mostly in the Dhaka area - savar, vikramapura, wari-bateshwar etc. But he also visited Mainamati in Comilla. Two of his works, Iconography of Hindu Buddhist Sculptures in the Dhaka Museum and The Coins and Chronology of the Early Independent Sultans of Bengal, are still important and widely referred.<br /><br />Archaeologists are also concerned with the study of methods used in the discipline, and the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings underlying the questions archaeologists ask of the past. The tasks of surveying areas in order to find new sites, excavating sites in order to recover cultural remains, classification, analysis, and preservation are all important phases of the archaeological process. These are all important sources of information. Given the broad scope of the discipline there is a great deal of cross-disciplinary research in archaeology. It draws upon anthropology, history, art history, classics, ethnology, geography, geology, linguistics, physics, information sciences, chemistry, statistics, pale ecology, paleontology, pale zoology and pale botany.</div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-56920699065990955532009-09-26T21:51:00.000-07:002009-09-26T21:56:37.487-07:00Cats Eye ShowroomsCats Eye<br />Mansur Bhaban<br />72, New Elephant Road Dhaka<br /> <br />Cats Eye<br />158, Gulshan avenue<br />Dhaka<br /> <br />Cats Eye<br />T-Stall<br />Minita Plaza<br />54, New Elephant Road, Dhaka<br /> <br />Cats Eye<br />Minita Plaza<br />54, New Elephant Road Dhaka<br /> <br />Cats Eye<br />Rapa Plaza<br />House # 1, Road # 16<br />Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka<br /> <br />Cats Eye<br />Rupayan Golden Age<br />99, Gulshan Avenue Dhaka<br /> <br />Cats Eye<br />Concord Twin Tower<br />Chemelibagh Dhaka<br /> <br />Cats Eye<br />399 & 322 Mascot Plaza<br />107/A, Sonargaon Road<br />Sect # 7, Uttara Dhaka<br /> <br />Cats Eye<br />Bashundhara City<br />Phanthapath, Dhaka<br /> <br />Cats Eye<br />R.A.K. 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People from all over Bangladesh come to see the majestic buildings and gardens of the Rajbari.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="style72"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3569357646/" title="Sculpture by nnparv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3569357646_25767d57a8.jpg" alt="Sculpture" height="500" width="339" /></a></span><br /><span class="style72"> </span></div> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="style72">Dighapatia Rajbari was made 'Dighapatia Governor House' on 24th July, 1967 by Mr. Abdul Monem Khan. Later, after our country's independence, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the Dighapatia Governor House as Uttara Gonobhaban on 9th February, 1972.</p><div style="text-align: justify;">Here the king's rule prevailed upto their 7th generation but afterwards the abolishment of Zamindari system forced them to leave the Rajbari. This enormous building with lakes and trees was built on one twenty five bighas of land. At first sight, I saw a huge clock on top of the gate and it seemed just like a replica of the Big Ben in London. Recalling those days and the power of kings made me go nostalgic. On each side of the palace there are two beautiful statues of a woman. Entering the castle I saw two armoured knights on each side. All the bedrooms have beautifully decorated beds. There are nine bedrooms in total in the palace. </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="style72"><span class="style72"> The bathrooms are entirely made of marble stone. A big stone-made bathtub is kept in the verandah for visitors to take a look. The curator informed us that Raja DayaRam was the first king and his last descendant was Raja Pratibhanath Roy. The Rajbari also has a dance room where dancers danced to the tune of instruments to entertain the kings and their guests. Needless to say, the room is very spacious and accommodated with couches so that the Rajas could comfortably rest and enjoy the performance.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="style72">One eye-catching thing was the upside down fan, the inverse form of today's table fan, and the blades of which point downward. This machine was powered by kerosene oil. There are also card rooms, a dining room with two green colour candle stands hanging from the ceiling and most significantly the room of "The Royal Court". Here the kings discussed different matters with the members of the court. The famous chair of the king symbolizes a person who is not ordinary but destined to be someone who is much more than ordinary. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="style72">The dynasty of kings and queens exists no more but what they have left behind still amazes us creating everlasting impressions on our hearts.</p><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3569357638/" title="Sculpture by nnparv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3569357638_6d9af99de4.jpg" alt="Sculpture" height="500" width="351" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3569357632/" title="Sculpture by nnparv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3569357632_bb90309f2d.jpg" alt="Sculpture" height="500" width="349" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3569357630/" title="Sculpture by nnparv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3569357630_60e2859bee.jpg" alt="Sculpture" height="500" width="356" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify;" class="style72"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="style72"><br /></p>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-19939702075421422152009-08-06T02:00:00.000-07:002009-08-06T02:13:16.311-07:00Lawachhara Rain Forest<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3673813989/" title="Untitled by nnparv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/3673813989_3b6e2ed2e9.jpg" alt="" height="500" width="375" /></a><br /></div><br />Lawacherra Rain Forest is one of the important & well-reserved forests in Bangladesh. Here visitor may see gibbons swimming through the trees and birds like bee-eater owls parrot. It is a good habitant of Deer, leopard, wild chicken, squirrel, and python. Don't miss it especially if you are bird watcher. The terrain is hilly and vegetation is fairly thick. Only one rare Chloroform tree of Asia is prime attraction.<br /> <br /> Khasia & Manipuri is two important ethnic-tribe live here. Manipuri is famous for its rich culture especially for dancing, singing. They are also famous for their traditional weaving. You can buy their handicrafts exquisitely woven woolen. Shawls, Sharee, Napkin, bed-cover and some should a bags. It is known as colorful community. Khasia tribe is famous for their betel leaf cultivation. They make their villages high on hilltop in deep forest and so far from town. It is like "A Piece of Paradise". Certainly it will please you.<br /> <br /> <strong>Pineapple cultivation</strong> - Sweetest and best quality pineapples grown here in Bangladesh. Pineapple is really a greatest offer of summer but now it is cultivated round the year. So, you can enjoy the juicy summer fruit in any time coming to its real field.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3673813995/" title="Country Road. by nnparv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3673813995_bc6c2ba791.jpg" alt="Country Road." height="500" width="375" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3673814003/" title="Alo ashbe e.. by nnparv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3673814003_2ae4b29bca.jpg" alt="Alo ashbe e.." height="500" width="375" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3794905168/" title="Pothik by nnparv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3794905168_5e0cd0899d.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Pothik" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3794905164/" title="different World by nnparv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/3794905164_fd0be8a95a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="different World" /></a><br /></div></div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-44189949816321313712009-08-06T01:39:00.000-07:002009-08-06T01:53:40.991-07:00Srimongal<div style="text-align: justify;">Srimongal is the tea capital of Bangladesh where more than 150 tea gardens are located and out of which three are ranked as the largest tea gardens in the world. Srimongal is popularly known as the land of two leaves and a bud. Nestled in the picturesque Surma valley amidst scenic beauty of terraced tea gardens, eye soothing orange and lemon groves, pineapple plantation and the rich tropical forests farming the extra ordinary beautiful lands cape. The valley is covered with the three distinctive rain forest like Lawachara, Shatchari and Remakalanga wildlife sanctuary bordering . The Tripura hills of India on the south east. There are quite good number of enormous natural haors supporting huge marine plants and sweet water fish resources. These haors provide sanctuary to the millions of local migratory birds flying from Siberia across the Himalayas.<br />The indigenous people like Khasia, Monipuri, tripura and Garo are the mainstream of Adibashi (aboriginal) who are still untouched. The classical Monipuri cultural excellence has acquired world wide reputation.<br /><strong><br />Place to stay in Srimongol:<br /></strong><p><strong>Nishorgo Nirob Eco-Cottage</strong> (3 rooms) Radhanagar, 20 minute rickshaw ride from train station; mob: 01715 041207; Nishorgo’s flagship project of creating ‘eco-cottages’ began here at this small village just a few kilometers outside of Srimongol and a 45-minute walk from the Lawachara rainforest. The concept was to employ locals to house visiting guests and provide some fo the capital necessary to build facilities for them. At the Nirob eco-cottage, there are three rooms. One is housed in a standard concrete building but the other two are bamboo huts nestled in a lemon grove tucked away at the back of the property, with a small flowing stream behind it, perfect for dipping on hot days. Needless to say, this is a secret spot that won’t remain hidden for long. Calling ahead for booking is essential. The proprietor’s wife is an excellent cook as well. The bamboo hut costs Tk1,000 per night and includes breakfast. Facilities include hot water on request, meals, and a power supply system that can run computers, chargers and lights even when the power goes out. Mr. Shamsul is the one you want to speak with.<br /></p> <p><strong>Nishorgo Nandan Eco-Cottage</strong> (2 rooms) Uttar Baligaon, Karamat Nagar; mob: 01711 731551; The second of Nishorgo’s eco-cottages, offering similar facilities but not the beautiful bamboo hut. If Nirob is already booked this would be a great choice as well. Facilities are the same: two double-bedded rooms with attached bath and basic food served (Tk1,000). Mr. Anando is the proprietor here.<br /></p><br /><strong><br /></strong></div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-66178418652011593422009-08-05T03:05:00.003-07:002009-08-05T03:11:20.006-07:00Cox's Bazar, the world longest natural sea beach<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/SnlavshsfaI/AAAAAAAACE4/_rk3ty367yg/s1600-h/cox.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MsgBOGDzJnQ/SnlavshsfaI/AAAAAAAACE4/_rk3ty367yg/s400/cox.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366420206441495970" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br />Cox's Bazar, the world longest natural sea beach enriched with miles of golden sands, towering cliffs, surfing waves, rare conch shells, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribes, delightful sea-food--this is Cox's Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Having the world's longest (125-kilometers) beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive tourist sport in the country. There are also a few very old wooden Buddhist temples at Ramu, a few kilometers from Cox's Bazar, well worth visiting. Located at a distance of 152km south of Chittagong, the leading seaport of Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong. A drive to Teknaf, which is the southernmost tip of the mainland of Bangladesh, is a memorable journey. A day trip to either Moheshkhali or Sonadia, the deltaic islands nestled among the gentle waves of the Bay of Bengal, will also be really interesting. Other attractions for visitors are conch shell market, tribal handicraft, salt and prawn cultivation. Besides, the longest sea-beach, Cox's Bazar and its adjoin areas have a lot of things to see and places deserve visit by the tourists.</div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-21023250303845646232009-08-05T03:05:00.002-07:002009-08-05T03:06:57.303-07:00Cox's Bazar, the world longest natural sea beach<div style="text-align: justify;">Cox's Bazar, the world longest natural sea beach enriched with miles of golden sands, towering cliffs, surfing waves, rare conch shells, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribes, delightful sea-food--this is Cox's Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Having the world's longest (125-kilometers) beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive tourist sport in the country. There are also a few very old wooden Buddhist temples at Ramu, a few kilometers from Cox's Bazar, well worth visiting. Located at a distance of 152km south of Chittagong, the leading seaport of Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong. A drive to Teknaf, which is the southernmost tip of the mainland of Bangladesh, is a memorable journey. A day trip to either Moheshkhali or Sonadia, the deltaic islands nestled among the gentle waves of the Bay of Bengal, will also be really interesting. Other attractions for visitors are conch shell market, tribal handicraft, salt and prawn cultivation. Besides, the longest sea-beach, Cox's Bazar and its adjoin areas have a lot of things to see and places deserve visit by the tourists.</div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-89000577780946965292009-08-05T03:05:00.001-07:002009-08-06T01:12:33.207-07:00Promoting Cox’s Bazar as the Longest Unbroken Sea Beach<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/naharbd/3772086746/" title="IMG_8031 by nnparv, on Flickr"><img style="width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3772086746_d7caa1ea48.jpg" alt="IMG_8031" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Promoting something in the age of globalization may be thought as a common phenomenon. Almost nothing goes without promotion around us. Still, one would wonder why to promote something like a sea beach, a unique ecological resource of the world. A spot of beauty and health like Cox’s Bazar may not need be promoted. But, such a resource and place of attraction as well need be promoted. People across the world now a days have lot to do throughout their working hours. Time constraint and workload have narrowed the scope of men to learn. But the thirst to explore and learn is very much alive. Their needs keep them busy, their demands get fulfilled by quick marketers, their thirst for knowledge is quenched by the materials at their reach. Yes, a mutual exchange of the demand and the means to satisfy them have come at terms with each other. We go for satisfying our needs but there are agents to reach us as well. Therefore, in the same age when channels are there to go to and to reach the market vice versa one need to think twice before deciding the way one would a century before.<br /><br /><br />Promoting a cause in the twenty first century is not the same as it used to mean a century before when it would have to deal with patriotism, ethical viewpoints, emotional enthusiasm and uplifting the sense of pride as such. In an era of marketing and globalization it tends to encompass the issues of business, economics, human welfare and going for a sustainable development. And all these uphold a national standard at the top. If we consider one or two unique features that our land has and which are famous around the world as places of natural wonder are the Sundarbans and the longest unbroken Sea beach in the world Cox’s Bazar. But, in the era of business and promotion we need to highlight our natural resources in order to bring businesses for our country. Tourism is such a field where Bangladesh as a naturally beautiful country has a lot to explore its prospects.<br /><br /><br />All the countries of the world now a days are going for massive promotional activities in various media and in diverse ways. These countries have realized the need to join in the trend of globalization. They have a positive attitude toward taking the challenge of getting along the world community while it is moving toward a global village, they have also realized that being globally viable only means becoming locally / nationally stable and well off. It only upholds the pride of a nation. In an era of business and communication the fronts that the countries have to win on are the economic viability, promoting national causes by attracting the attention of the global community toward the resources of its own and above all sustainable development.<br /></div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-68157295930015805752009-08-05T02:59:00.000-07:002009-08-05T03:08:03.707-07:00Some considerations to Promote Cox’s BazarCox’s Bazar as a cause and product should be taken with due importance. Enterprises from both the government and the private sector are very much needed in this regard. Professional attitude toward the cause can make it a success. But, before anything is done a line of thought and a course of action should be chalked out. Experts and professionals including teachers, consultants and tourism businessmen may be involved in the process. welcoming all the advices may be very useful in this regard.<br /><br /><br />Following points in this regard may be considered:<br /><br />1. Using media: introducing the media personnel from the print and electronic media. The National Tourism Board (BPC) should engage itself to invite personnel from print media to highlight the grandeur of the destination as a natural wonder.<br /><br />Government should advertise in the widely circulated international magazines including the famous tour magazines with glossy illustrations. The aesthetic view should never be lost sight of.<br /><br /><br />2. The prospects of electronic media should be explored. The international entertainment and news channels should be used for mass advertisement along with lucrative rhetoric. Slogans may be developed for the purpose.<br /><br /><br />3. The Tourism Board can arrange programs in popular satellite channels at attractive TV slots to highlight the beauty and grandeur of the sea beach. The programs should be furnished with attractive videos exhibiting mastery in the aesthetic sense of colour, tones and sound. As they have made in Vienna. We have seen quality documentaries of Ronald Halder and A. Masud Choudhury Pitu here.<br /><br /><br />4.The Tourism Board along with the airlines can jointly work for this. Private sector can be involved with the effort and their involvement can be treated as an observance of corporate social responsibility.<br /><br /><br />5. The front desks of the airliners may have posters, booklets and souvenirs exhibiting the beauty and other aspects of the sea beach.<br /><br />6. The diplomatic missions of Bangladesh may go for arranging seminars, shows etc to promote the cause.<br /><br /><br />7. Non Resident Bangladeshis may be involved in the process of promotion.<br /><br /><br />8. The airlines should develop seasonal packages for the tourists to attract them to have trip to the sea beach. Frequent flyers may be given bonuses or discounts.<br /><br /><br />9. The airliners can jointly work with the tour operators to arrange tourism fairs abroad in order to develop markets.<br /><br /><br />10. Celebrities may be involved to work as ambassadors to promote the cause.<br /><br /><br />11. All the agencies involved in the tourism sector should go for publishing in the web. Portals of different brands as G – mail, Yahoo!, Hotmail can be used for advertisement. The front pages of the search engines can be hot spaces for advertisements. Sharing features social networking medias as Facebook, Orkut, Myspace, Hi – 5 may be used to induce world community to know and get interested to the destination. This practice is seen in the international web dailies as The New York Times, The Guardian, International Herlad Tribune. Facilities of mailing should be incorporated with the sharing features in the web.<br /><br /><br />12. Videos can be uploaded in e – snips and YouTube.<br /><br /><br />13. The promoting airliners, tour operators and the travel agencies may be given subsidies under a well chalked out definition.<br /><br /><br />14. The stakeholders involved in the tourism sector should include renowned experts.<br /><br /><br />15. International competitions regarding the beach may be introduced with lucrative prizes as has been done in the case of the Great Barrier Reef.<br /><br /><br />16. Walking and other sports centering the beach may be arranged. An international walking event may be arranged yearly and named: Walk In The Longest Unbroken Beach.<br /><br />A marathon may be introduced named: The Cox’s Bazar Marathon. Special emphasis may be put including developing packages for internationally acclaimed walking competitors.<br /><br />Other sports tournaments as beach volleyball, beach cricket, beach racing by motor bikes, surfing which would be broadcast in international media.<br /><br /><br />17. Artists from home and abroad may be invited to make sand sculptures in the beach.<br /><br /><br />18.UNICEF may be convinced to declare a day to observe The Sea Beach Day. On the eve of this day mass awareness may be created among the population of the world so that they realize the value of preservation of the sea beaches. By highlighting the Cox’s Bazar the cleanliest and the longest beach to explore we can promote the cause. Programs as Cleaning The Longest Sea Beach may be arranged involving celebrities who are UN Ambassadors.<br /><br /><br />19.The National Tourism Board may announcing lucrative prizes for tourists, photographers, documentary makers who can highlight Cox’s Bazar as the longest unbroken beach.<br /><br /><br />20. Entertainment facilities including barbecue, casino, motorized and non motorized vehicle drives around the beach areas, skilled tourist guides may be developed and utilized to make positive impression in the incoming tourists so that these tourists themselves promote Cox’s Bazar as an attractive destination.<br /><br /><br />21. The sea beach needs to be highlighted as a secure destination in terms of availability of law enforcing agencies. The government should take necessary steps to ensure security for the tourists.Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-54562317213493511062009-08-05T02:57:00.000-07:002009-08-05T02:58:59.173-07:00History<div style="text-align: justify;">The greater Chittagong area including Cox's Bazar was under the rule of Arakan Kings from the early 9th century till its conquest by the Mughals in 1666 AD. When the Mughal Prince Shah Shuja was passing through the hilly terrain of the present day Cox’s Bazar on his way to Arakan, he was attracted to the scenic and captivating beauty of the place. He commanded his forces to camp there. His retinue of one thousand palanquins stopped there for some time. A place named Dulahazara, meaning "one thousand palanquins", still exists in the area. After the Mughals, the place came under the control of the Tipras and the Arakanese, followed by the Portuguese and then the British.<br /><br />The name Cox's Bazar/Bazaar originated from the name of a British East India Company officer, Captain Hiram Cox who was appointed as the Superintendent of Palonki (today's Cox's Bazar) outpost after Warren Hastings became the Governor of Bengal following the British East IndiaCompany Act in 1773. Captain Cox was especially mobilized to deal with a century long conflict between Arakan refugees & local Rakhains at Palonki. The Captain made significant progress in rehabilitation of refugees in the area, but had died (in 1799) before he could finish his work. To commemorate his role in rehabilitation works a market / bazaar was established and was named after him as Cox's Bazaar (market of Cox). Cox's Bazar thana was first established in 1854 and a municipality was constituted in 1869.<br /><br />After the Sepoy Mutiny (Indian Rebellion of 1857) in 1857, the British East India Company was highly criticized & questioned in humanitarian ground specially for its Opium trade monopoly over the Indian Sub-Continent. However after getting dissolved on January 1, 1874, all of company's assets including its Armed Forces were acquired by the British Crown. After this historic take over, Cox's Bazar was declared as a district of the Bengal Province under the British Crown.<br /><br />After the end of British rule in 1947, Cox's Bazar remained as a part of East Pakistan. Captain Advocate Fazlul Karim, the first Chairman (after independence from the British) of Cox's Bazar Municipality established the Tamarisk Forest along the beach to draw tourist attention in this town and also to protect the beach from tidal waves. He also donated many of his father in law’s and his own lands for establishing a Public Library and a Town Hall for the town. He was inspired to build Cox's Bazar as a tourist spot after seeing beaches of Bombay and Karachi, and one of the pioneers in developing Cox's Bazar as such. He founded a Maternity Hospital, the Stadium and the drainage system by procuring grants from the Ford Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation through correspondence. Mr. T. H. Matthews, the principal of the Dacca Engineering College (1949-1954) was his friend who had helped him in doing this. Engineer Chandi Charan Das was the government civil engineer who had worked on all these projects. In 1959 the municipality was turned into a town committee. In 1961 the erstwhile Geological Survey of Pakistan initiated investigation of radioactive minerals like monazite around the Cox’s bazar sea-beach area and a number of precious heavy minerals were identified the same year.</div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-54394689606570737872009-08-05T02:53:00.002-07:002009-08-05T02:57:39.786-07:00Submarine Cable Landing Station<div style="text-align: justify;">In 1971, Cox's bazar wharf was used as a naval port by the Pakistan Navy's gunboats. This and the nearby airstrip of the Pakistan Air Force was the scene of intense shelling by the Indian Navy during Bangladesh Liberation War. During the war, Pakistani soldiers killed many people in the town including eminent lawyer Jnanendralal Chowdhury. The killing of two freedom fighters named Farhad and Subhash at Badar Mokam area is also recorded in history.<br /><br />After the independence of Bangladesh Cox's Bazar started to get the administrative attention. In 1972 the town committee of Cox's Bazar was again turned into a municipality. In 1975, The Government of Bangladesh established a pilot plant at Kalatali, Cox's Bazar to assess the commercial viability of the heavy mineral content in the placer deposits of the area with the cooperation of the Australian Government. Later, in 1984 Cox's Bazar subdivision was promoted to a district and 5 years later (in 1989) the Cox's Bazar municipality was elevated to B-grade. In 1994 (jobs) the Marine Fisheries and Technology Station (MFTS) was established at Cox's Bazar. MFTS is a research station of Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) headquartered in Mymensingh. The station covers a land area of 4 hactor and is equipped with 5 specialized laboratories, and one indoor and one outdoor cistern complex. In April 2007 Bangladesh got connected to the submarine cable network as a member of the SEA-ME-WE-4 Consortium, as Cox's Bazar was selected as the landing station of the submarine cable.</div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-553084689118841042009-08-05T02:53:00.001-07:002009-08-05T02:53:33.419-07:00Geography and climate<div style="text-align: justify;">Cox's Bazar town with an area of 6.85 km², is located at 21°35′0″N 92°01′0″E / 21.58333°N 92.01667°E / 21.58333; 92.01667 and bounded by Bakkhali River on the north and East, Bay of Bengal in the West, and Jhilwanj Union in the south.<br /><br />The climate of Bangladesh is mostly determined by its location in the tropical monsoon region: high temperature, heavy rainfall, often-excessive humidity, and distinct seasonal variations. The reversal of the wind circulation between summer and winter is another important feature of the climate of the country.[12] The climate of Cox's bazar is mostly similar to the rest of the country. It is further characterized by the location in the coastal area. The annual average temperature in Cox's Bazar remains at about a maximum of 34.8 °C and a minimum of 16.1 °C. The average amount of rainfall remains at 4,285 mm.</div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950883339250455806.post-31976668950895576502009-08-05T02:52:00.001-07:002009-08-05T02:52:48.039-07:00Economy and development<div style="text-align: justify;">As a most beautiful and famous tourist spot of Bangladesh, the major source of economy of Cox's Bazar is tourism. Millions of foreigners and Bangladeshi natives visit this coastal city every year. Therefore, a number of hotel, guesthouse, and motel have been built in the city and coastal region. Many people are involved in these hospitality and customer service type business. A number of people are also involved in fishing and collecting seafood and sea products for their livelihood. Out of several sea products various kinds of Oyster, Snail, Pearl and their ornaments are very popular to tourists in the seaside and city stores. A number of people are also involved in the transportation business for tourists. Cox's Bazar is also one of the few major spots for aquaculture in Bangladesh. Along with Khulna, it is considered as a major source of foreign exchange earning of the country from this sector. Besides, a mix of small-scale agriculture, marine and inland fishing and salt production are other industrial sources from this region that plays important role in the national economy.</div>Naharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563438873092705415noreply@blogger.com0