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  Dhaka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dhaka is undergoing an expansion into a modern metropolis, and it is the political, cultural, commercial and industrial heart of the country - many national and international financial institutions, modern industries and businesses are based there.
Dhaka is known to be in existence since the 7th century A.D. It grew as an urban center, when it became the provincial capital of Mughal Bengal in 1608.
Dhaka City Corporation is a self-governing corporation that is associated with the task of running the affairs of the city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dhaka   (1830 words)

  
 Dhaka - The capital of Bangladesh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
The graveyard is adjacent to the Dhaka University Mosque.
Located in Wari area of Dhaka city, the garden with its rich collection of indigenous and exotic plants is one of the most exciting attraction for naturalists and tourists.
www.bangla2000.com /Bangladesh/capital.shtm   (1017 words)

  
 Notre Dame College (Dhaka) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Notre Dame College is a renowned higher secondary school situated in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which is administrated by the Congregation of Holy Cross, Society of Priests.
Notre Dame College was established in Lakshmibazar, Dhaka in November, 1949.
It was established by the Roman Catholic Priests from the Order of Holy Cross for the reason of existing crisis in education sector of the new born East Pakistan of that time.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Notre_Dame_College,_Dhaka   (487 words)

  
 Virtual Bangladesh : Dhaka
Dhaka, formerly Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
The city is within the monsoon climate zone, with an annual average temperature of 25 deg C (77 deg F) and monthly means varying between 18 deg C (64 deg F) in January and 29 deg C (84 deg F) in August.
Dhaka is divided into an old city and the new city, and many residential and industrial communities.
www.virtualbangladesh.com /bd_cities_dhaka.html   (277 words)

  
 Dhaka, Bangladesh  -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
It is located on an arm of the Dhaleswari River in the populous and flood-prone Ganges-Brahmaputra delta and is a major commercial, cultural, and manufacturing center served by the nearby port of Nârâyanganj.
An ancient community of uncertain origins, Dhaka rose to importance in the 17th century when it was the Mughal capital of Bengal Province from 1608 to 1639 and again from 1660 to 1704.
With the partition of British India in 1947, Dhaka became the capital of the Pakistan province of East Bengal, and in 1956 it was made the capital of East Pakistan.
www.galenfrysinger.com /dhaka.htm   (310 words)

  
 Home
Butenis was confirmed as Ambassador to Bangladesh by the Senate on February 16th, 2006, and sworn in on March 17, 2006.
Ambassador Butenis is the twelfth Ambassador of the United States to serve in Bangladesh and the third American woman to serve as Ambassador to Bangladesh.
She was born in New Jersey and received a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in International Relations from Columbia University.
dhaka.usembassy.gov   (395 words)

  
 Dhaka
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka with its exciting history and rich culture Known the world over as the city of mosques and muslin.
Dhaka's major waterfront Sadarghat is on the bank of the river Buriganga and is crowded with all kinds of rivercraft, yatchs, country boats, motor launches, paddle - steamers, fishermen's boats all bustling with activity.Colourful rickshaws (tricycle) on the city streets are common attractions for the visitors.Some of the outstanding tourist attractions of Dhaka are:
It is here that the clarioncall for independence of Bangladesh was given by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the 7th March 1971 and curiously enough it is again here that the commander of the occupation forces surrendered on the 16th December 1971.
www.bangladeshonline.com /tourism/spots/dhaka.htm   (1531 words)

  
 Destination Bangladesh : Dhaka
The capital city Dhaka predominantly was a city of the Mughals.
from Dhaka, Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal.
Baitul Mukarram Mosque is situated at Purana Paltan east of Bangladesh Secretariat and north of Dhaka Stadium.
www.discoverybangladesh.com /dream_dest_dhaka.html   (1538 words)

  
 Dhaka Calling - Tourist Guide; Destination Dhaka, Bangladesh - Information of Flight, Air Fair, Business Classified
Bahadur Shah Park, also known as Victoria Park, since the first half of the 19th century, was erected at the initiative of Nawab Abdul Ghani, in the Sadar Ghat area, on the ruins of an old building, called Antaghar, a club house of the Armenians, then..
Bangladesh was liberated in 16 December 1971, after a decisive nine months of War of Liberation against the oppressive rule of the then Pakistani Military Rulers.
When you are in Dhaka you generally pass your busy hours in meeting people, attending seminars, conferences, negotiating and dealing with different matters, or you visit different places of historical interest, attending nice and amusing cultural functions, go through the art galleries and museums..
www.dhakacalling.com   (610 words)

  
 American International School - Dhaka, Bangladesh
The package is adequate keeping in mind the high cost of living in Dhaka for a western lifestyle.
Yes it is a challenge living in Dhaka, a huge urban myth with real consequences.
Although Bangladesh is a difficult place to live and the school has it's challenges, if you are adventurous and have the mind set to make a go of it, you could have a positive experience here.
www.internationalschoolsreview.com /nonmembers/copybangladeshpoinchalk.htm   (1482 words)

  
 SDC Bangladesh - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
During the last few years' work, SDC felt that although Bangladesh made huge progress in the previous few decades, notably in population control, food security, child mortality, malnutrition and access to education, it still remains one of the poorest countries of the world.
Bangladesh being one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, SDC has been providing Humanitarian Aid ever since 1971.
The SDC Country Programme for Bangladesh 2003 – 2007 (pdf) bases itself on a number of values and principles, which have been adapted to the local context.
www.sdc.org.bd   (664 words)

  
 Dhaka Hotels: Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Official Site, Five Star Luxury Hotels in Dhaka
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka is a magnificent business-class hotel, ideally located in central Dhaka close to the Motijheel commercial area, Dhaka's diplomatic area of Baridhara and Gulshan, Parliament House and the Prime Minister's Office.
Pan Pacific Sonargaon's team of professional meeting planners is always at your service, providing the ideal venue in Dhaka for corporate meetings, seminars, family functions, birthdays and wedding ceremonies.
Commencing in April 2006, Pan Pacific Sonargaon will be transformed by a multi million dollar world class renovation, combining the latest features such as LCD and plasma televisions in every room, with local culture, including vibrant tones throughout the hotel using Bangladeshi silks and handcrafts.
dhaka.panpacific.com   (396 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | South Asia | Bangladesh court sentences Taslima
This is the first sentence against the writer who was forced to flee the country in 1994 after receiving death threats from Muslim extremists.
Taslima Nasreen was tried in her absence by a magistrate court in Gopalganj, nearly 100 kilometres (60 miles) from the capital Dhaka.
In 1998 Ms Nasreen returned to Bangladesh to visit her ailing mother, but left the country after her mother's death.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/south_asia/2324245.stm   (314 words)

  
 Dhaka, Bangladesh: The City of Rickshaws - photos of Dhaka on Worldisround
Dhaka - travel photos - During the course of my round the world travels I found myself in a Bangkok travel agency...
I lived in Bangladesh for 11 years helping build a hospital in Dinajpur District and count the Bengali people as some of the most precious yet forgotten people of the world.
Not too many people choose Bangladesh as a travel destination but I give you a lot of credit to give it a chance and to realize that the poor but beautiful country (countryside I mean) has a lot to offer for and adventurous traveller.
www.worldisround.com /articles/12298/index.html   (525 words)

  
 News Archive - Bangladesh
Despite disruption in roads, railway links, and communications in many of the flood-affected districts, and loss of electricity in some of the ADPs in the remote areas, all efforts are being made to coordinate the relief activities to help aid the flood victims.
The overall flood situation is worsening in various districts in the northern and south-west districts of Bangladesh such as Sherpur, Netrokona, Sylhet, Sunamganj, Gaibandha, Jamalpur.
The World Vision Bangladesh ADP managers are monitoring their respective areas and providing regular reports to the national office in Dhaka.
www.wvi.org /wvi/archives/asia/bangladesh.htm   (1688 words)

  
 Bangladesh Travel Homes Hostel in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bangladesh Travel Homes is located in Uttara Model Town in Dhaka only 2 km from Dhaka Jia International Airport.
Bangladesh Travel Homes want to guarantee perfection and ensure that you get the best value for your money.
We have the commitment to make your experience of the Bangladesh what you planned it to be.
www.hostels.com /en/availability.php/HostelNumber.5325   (222 words)

  
 International Conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh - 2000
Occurences of arsenic in ground water of Kasba and Brahmanpara Thanas of Greater Comilla district, Bangladesh
Factors responsible for the presence of arsenic in groundwater: Bangladesh context
Survey of 200 villages of Bangladesh for arsenic contamination of groundwater: implications of the results and planned govt.
www.physics.harvard.edu /~wilson/arsenic/conferences/Dhaka2000/Contents.html   (327 words)

  
 Dhaka, Bangladesh Photo Gallery by Brian McMorrow at pbase.com
I really appreciate the try over here to make bangladesh something in existence, but I was looking for something more which will really appreciate visitors to go and see dhaka.
I never been to Dhaka but just few moments before it was a beautiful trip over there through your pictures.
Bangladesh is the most optimistic country on earth because it supports equivalent to half the population of USA in a land much smaller than most of the states of USA and yet it grows all its own food.
www.pbase.com /bmcmorrow/dhaka   (991 words)

  
 Dhaka-Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a South Asian nation which is almost completely surrounded by India.
Bangladesh share many cultural and geographical features with nearby West Bengal, which is a state of India.
The name Bangladesh means, "land of Bengali speaking people".
groups.msn.com /DhakaBangladesh   (85 words)

  
 CNN.com - Bomb blasts shake Bangladesh - Aug 17, 2005
DHAKA, Bangladesh (CNN) -- A series of bombs exploded nearly simultaneously in dozens of cities across Bangladesh Wednesday, striking regional capitals as well as the national capital, Dhaka, authorities said.
In Dhaka, bombs exploded near the high-security Bangladesh Secretariat, the Supreme Court Complex, the Prime Minister's Office, the Dhaka University campus, the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel and Zia International Airport.
At least three people were injured in the Dhaka blasts.
www.cnn.com /2005/WORLD/asiapcf/08/17/bangladesh.blasts/index.html   (252 words)

  
 SUPRO : Campaign for Good Governance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Dhaka 30 May 2006: today, SUPRO (Campaign for Good Governance) organized a round table discussion to spotlight the upcoming national budget 2006-2007, basically to voice peoples concern to make a pro-poor and pro-development budget.
SUPRO translated the final PRSP document of the Government of Bangladesh and organized this press orientation to influence political party leaders for formulating next national budget in line with the objectives of PRSP.
This was basically to make the government of Bangladesh to live up to its promise and to aware its citizen to monitor over the progress in respect of MDG achievement.
www.supro.org   (1374 words)

  
 Bangladesh News - From The New Nation
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has been closed sine die and the authority asked the students to vacate the halls by 5:00pm on Monday following clash between the students and police on the campus on July 30.
Former President HM Ershad yesterday sharply reacted to criticisms made of him on the reported move to alliance with the BNP to resist the AL-led alliance and share power.
Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates (UAE) would consider setting up a Joint Commission and a Joint Business Council to promote bilateral trade and investment.
nation.ittefaq.com /artman/publish   (507 words)

  
 Bangladesh (BAN) - ADB.org
Bangladesh has been a member of ADB since 1973.
Bangladesh and ADB signed the Poverty Reduction Partnership Agreement on 3 April 2000.
The Bangladesh Resident Mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh plans, coordinates, and helps implement ADB's development work in the country.
www.adb.org /Bangladesh/default.asp   (117 words)

  
 Bangladesh Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
In the lead up to elections in January 2007 political tensions can and have led to violent demonstrations, particularly in Dhaka.
Monsoon season has brought floods to NE Bangladesh, with rivers in the area bordering India's Assam state.
Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/bangladesh   (235 words)

  
 CNN.com - 18 killed in building collapse - Feb 25, 2006
DHAKA, Bangladesh (CNN) -- A six-story building housing a garment factory collapsed Saturday in Dhaka, Bangladesh Saturday, killing at least 18 people, seriously injuring more than 50 and trapping more than 300, fire officials said.
A garment factory had recently moved out of the building, and it was under renovation to house a medical center, a local resident told the AP.
The collapse came two days after a fire at a textile mill killed at least 54 workers and wounded dozens in southeastern Chittagong city, 135 miles southeast of Dhaka.
edition.cnn.com /2006/WORLD/asiapcf/02/25/bangladesh.building.collapse   (272 words)

  
 Dhaka
Apr 13: Erratic power supply is hampering irrigation in greater Rangpur and Dinajpur districts, triggering concern among the Boro farmers.
SAVAR, Bangladesh - A nine-story garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed after a boiler exploded Monday, killing at least 21 people and trapping about 200 others, police...
The commerce secretaries of Bangladesh and Nepal meet here next week to discuss trade-related issues for strengthening trade ties between the two countries.
archive.wn.com /2005/04/18/1400/dhaka   (433 words)

  
 Bangladesh Newspapers -- DailyEarth
-- Dhaka, Bangladesh -- (English) - Daily news updates from the Bangledesh Capital.
-- Dhaka, Bangladesh -- (English) - The Independent's Internet Edition is published daily.
-- Dhaka, Bangladesh -- (English) - News from Bangladesh is an excellent online news site offering a complete coverage of events, business news and political news relating to Bangladesh.
www.dailyearth.com /IntnNews/bangladesh.html   (65 words)

  
 AsiaMedia :: BANGLADESH: Greater Dhaka Journalists' Forum executives
A 19-member executive committee of Greater Dhaka Journalists' Forum for 2006-08 was formed yesterday with Shafiqul Kabir of the daily Ittefaq as its president and Ahmed Selim Reza as general secretary, says a press release.
The committee was formed at the Forum's general meeting and get-together at the National Press Club.
BANGLADESH: DU Alumni Assoc accords reception to Matiur Rahman
www.asiamedia.ucla.edu /article-southasia.asp?parentid=41866   (165 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Dhaka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Poverty and Vulnerability in Dhaka Slums: The Urban Livelihood Study by Jane A. Pryer (Hardcover - Jun 2003)
Dhaka Hotels -- Low discount rates on your hotel in Dhaka.
Dhaka Hotel -- Find out about the hotels in Dhaka before you book.
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&search-alias=aps&keywords=Dhaka&page=1   (379 words)

  
 Virtual Bangladesh : Dhaka in Pictures
The Sadarghat area of Dhaka fronting the river Buriganga
The Notre Dame College, a highschool in Dhaka.
Once the home of the nabobs of Dhaka, now a museum.
www.virtualbangladesh.com /bd_cities_dhaka_pictures.html   (28 words)

  
 Centre for Policy Dialogue Bangladesh: LDC Forum 2005
A National Advisory Committee (NAC) was formed with the participation from Bangladesh’s 27 leading non-government organisations, business chambers, trade unions, gender groups and environmental groups and individuals having demonstrated interest in global trade issues.
The Civil Society Declaration and the proceedings of the meeting generated important inputs for activities which took place during the run up to the Cancun Ministerial.
As a follow up to this Forum, the co-organisers sent out a letter to LDC Trade Ministers before the Ministerial urging them to take a united position at the meeting.
www.cpd-bangladesh.org /ldc2.html   (290 words)

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