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Unusual Attractions in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace)

This colorful palace is an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the Buringa riverfront.

Bhatiari, Bangladesh

Chittagong Ship-breaking Yards

Where giant ships go to die.

Lala Khal, Bangladesh

Lala Khal

A beautiful stretch of Bangladeshi river known for its high quality sand is possibly more remarkable for its color changing water.

Sonargaon, Bangladesh

Panam Nagar

This historic textile city was abandoned after being ravaged by fire.

Sylhet, Bangladesh

Lakkatura Tea Garden

One of the largest and most scenic of Bangladesh's tea gardens.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

National Assembly of Bangladesh

Ancient and modern architecture are joined in Louis Kahn's monument to democracy.

Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh

Cox's Bazar Beach

One of the longest natural sand beaches in the world.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Curzon Hall

The fight to make Bengali an official language started in this stunning university hall.

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Unique Food & Drink in Bangladesh

Seven-Color Tea

Layers of flavored tea combine to create a drinkable rainbow.

Palm Wine

It takes only two hours for palm sap to become palm wine.

Shidol Chutney

To make this pungent delicacy, Bangladeshis ferment a fish in a pot oiled with its innards.

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