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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bangladesh

14 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bangladesh

Updated October 7, 2020

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.

Sylhet, Bangladesh

Lakkatura Tea Garden

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

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.

Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh

Cox's Bazar Beach

One of the longest natural sand beaches in the world.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

National Assembly of Bangladesh

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

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Star Mosque

A tiny mosque decorated with mosaics using an early form of recycling.

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Sylhet, Bangladesh

Lakkatura Tea Garden

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

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One of Bengal’s greatest tragedies is overlooked in the West. It’s missing from cookbooks and food writing, too.

by Sharanya Deepak

September 17, 2020

Toward a Better Understanding of South Asia's 'Living Bridges'

Human and plant, working together.

by Isaac Schultz

December 16, 2019

Bangladesh’s Tigers Bounce Back After a Poaching Crackdown

This mangrove forest holds one of the world’s largest remaining wild populations of tigers.

by Sabrina Imbler

Striking Satellite Images of Cities on the Brink

A fresh perspective on the fragility and resilience of our world.

by Jessica Leigh Hester

September 24, 2018

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