Bangladesh - Useful information for your trip

Bangladesh is a country in Asia and one of the most populous in the world.

Bangladesh features several rivers and, thanks to their deposit, they have created one of the most fertile valleys of the entire world. The climate is quite homogeneous and corresponds to a monsoonal tropical climate with mild winters and humid summers. Thanks to weather conditions, vegetation is lush and includes banana trees, coconut palms and other fruit trees, but also colourful and perfumed flowers of different sizes that make the view of the country incredibly beautiful. Bangladesh also boasts some endemic animals, such as Bengal Tiger, and the most common elephants, monkeys and spotted deer.

Bangladesh is rich in traditions and folk customs, which can be noted in cuisine, in music and festivals. The traditional Bengal cuisine is based on the use of rice and curry,employed to prepare a large number of courses, such as the Panta Illish, a mixture of rice and fish, while the most popular festivals are related to religious beliefs, such as Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha, Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja. Finally, the most common local musical genre is  Baul, where a deep sense of mysticism comes out, willing to reach the union with the divine.

Nowadays Bangladesh is still an underdeveloped country, indeed it is one of the poorest nations in the world. Natural phenomena, such as typhoons and floods, are the main obstacles to its economic development. The majority of the population works in the agriculture sector.

Tourism plays a relevant role for Bangladesh. The main sights are the capital city Dhaka, Chittagong and Cox's Bazar. Visitors are attracted by the natural beauties and the amazing landscapes, as well as the rich and important cultural heritage. Charming and relaxing are also its coastlines, which are characterized by long white and sandy beaches and some green palms, offering shelter from the sun. The crystal-clear sea is the perfect place for every kind of water activities.