Living
in Bangladesh:
Exciting Place and Harmonious Living
Bangladesh is an exciting place to live
and visit. Historical and archeological
sites dot the countryside, some dating
as far back as the third century, B.C.
It is endowed with enchanting scenic beauty,
mighty rivers, sunny beaches, historical
relics and colorful tribal life Today
Bangladesh is home to some of the major
religions of the World. Islam, Hinduism,
Buddhism and Christianity are all found
here. Owing to a long tradition of tolerance,
there is no communal animosity or ethnic
controversy in Bangladesh. The constitution
of the country also guarantees full freedom
of religion and there is no discrimination
based on race, religion, caste, sex or
place of birth. Above all, the Bangladeshi
people are by nature very polite, courteous,
friendly and hospitable.
Affordable Living
Costs
For the expatriate, Bangladesh is affordable
and comfortable to live in. Expatriates'
accommodation is available in centrally
located apartments and houses. In several
suburban areas, much quiet, more secluded
houses are also available for rent. For
those visiting Bangladesh, Dhaka offers
two international five-star hotels - the
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel and Dhaka
Sheraton (Link). Both the hotels provide
deluxe accommodation, restaurants, health-club
and entertainment facilities. In addition
there are a number of medium standard
hotels and guest houses in Dhaka and Chittagong
to accommodate the expatriates.
International Schooling
An American International School for grades
1 to 12 is located near the high-class
residential area of Gulshan in Dhaka.
The professional teaching staffs follows
the American school curriculum. The school
library maintains a substantial collection.
Tuition charges are reasonable. A Japanese
school, is located in the residential
area of Baridhara in Dhaka. The school
is managed by the Japanese Association
in Bangladesh.
Entertainment and
Recreations
For recreation, expatriates have access
to 3 private clubs in Dhaka to play tennis,
squash, golf and billiards, and to swim
or dine. Local entertainment includes
plays, art exhibits, films and instrumental
and vocal music groups. Special occasions
are often marked by folk or dance festivals.
Similar sports and recreational facilities
are also available in Chittagong and Khulna.
Tours and Travels
Chittagong and Khuna - these two places
have some special attractions for visitors.
Chittagong, the second largest city, is
the gateway to the Bay of Bengal with
a picturesque hinterland of large hills
and forests, broad sandy beaches and fine
temperate climate always attract holiday-makers.
It combines the humming of busy sea-port
with the pleasure of a charming hill-town
with undulating topography. Chittagong
is the country's principal sea-port and
is the main site of heavy, medium and
light industries. Chittagong is also close
to other unique tourist spots like Cox's
Bazar, Kaptai and Rangamati.
Khulna, the country's
third largest city, serves as the gateway
to the port of Mongla and the Sundarbans,
the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. A
journey by paddle steamer from Dhaka to
Khulna along the southern river system
running through the green countryside
is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience
for foreigners. Saint Khan Jahan Ali's
sixty-domed ancient mosque (1459 A.D.)
and his mausoleum at Bagerhat about 32
kms. Away from Khulna are the popular
tourist attractions.
Healthcare
Basic health care needs can be met at
any of the country's hospitals or clinics,
or by a foreign-trained registered physicians,
engaged in various state owned and private
hospitals and clinics. Most of them are
highly qualified, well experienced and
educated in U.S.A., U.K. Japan, and other
European countries. There are also some
good hospitals and clinics with modern
diagnostic equipment and facilities.
Workdays and Business
Hours
Bangladesh observes a Friday weekend.
Business hours are 9:00 - 16:00. Banks
observe the same hours while industry
has a 48-hour week.
Flight Schedules
Traveling to Bangladesh from any country
is simple and easy. For latest flight
schedules from major international hubs
like London, Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore,
Singapore, please contact. For details
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