Bangladesh

Authors: Mikey Leung & Belinda Meggitt

1st edition • OCTOBER 2009

368 PAGES • 16 PAGES OF COLOUR PHOTOS • 34 MAPS

ISBN: 978 1 84162 293 4

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An authoritative gateway to the lesser-explored regions of Bangladesh, this guidebook offers greater coverage than any other to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, where 13 different ethnic groups live amid breezy hillside scenery, and to the world's largest mangrove forest at the Sunderbans (where Bengal tigers occasionally chew on a human or two). With a focus on responsible tourism, it leads trailblazing travellers to those aspects of the country that are almost unknown to visitors – dolphin and whale watching, winter bird-watching in the northern wetlands and golden Bengal's silk and archaeological highlights.

• Greater coverage than other guides of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, of the Sunderbans and of other bird-watching locations in the country

• Backed by a comprehensive website offering travel podcasts, photography, features and interactive updates

• Focus on responsible travel: the guide explains how visitors can learn about local issues while supporting those working for positive change

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Bangladesh at a Glance

Capital City:
Dhaka

Currency:
Taka (BDT)

Language:
Bengali, English

International Telephone Code:
+880

ISBN-13: 9781841622934

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Reviews

"Mikey Leung and his co-author Belinda Meggitt have succeeded eloquently in bringing Bangladesh out from the shadow, or perhaps armpit, of India and revealing a country worthy of exploration in its own right."

Real Travel

"This guide provides valuable information, advice and an insight into a people who 'possess hearts of infinite kindness.' If you want to get off the beaten track then this is well worth a look."

Advevnture Travel

Reader Reviews

"Well done on this brilliant, informative Bangladesh guide. Most importantly the information we required was all in the Bradt book, the added bonus was that it was all correct. Your authors, unlike their rivals, have clearly travelled in Bangladesh. We would like to say a big thank you for helping us through. We will be using the Bradt guides in the future.

Jane Hicks - www.global-slacker.com

"Comprehensive, packed with detail and infectiously conveys the authors' love of Bangladesh, this guide beats the competition hands down."

Kelly - website comment

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Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information

Geography, Climate, History, Government and politics, Economy, Development, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, Natural history and conservation

Chapter 2 Practical Information

When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist Information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and high commissions, Getting there and away, Health, Safety and security, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively, Living in Bangladesh

PART TWO THE GUIDE

Chapter 3 Dhaka

History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see, Day trips from Dhaka

Chapter 4 Dhaka Division

Mymensingh, Arounf Mymensingh, Tangail, Around Tangail

Chapter 5 Sylhet Division

History, Language, Sylhet, Around Sylhet, Jaflong, Cherrapunjee, Sunamganj, Srimongol, Around Srimongol

Chapter 6 Chittagong Division

Chittagong, Around Chittagong, Sitakund, Chittagong Hill Tracts, Cox's Bazaar, Around St Cox's Bazaar, Teknaf, St Martin's Island, Noakhali, Haitya Island, Nijhum Dwip, Comilla, Around Comilla

Chapter 7 Khulna and Barisal Divisions

Khulna, Around Khulna, Bagerhat, Mongla, Sundarban, Jessore, Around Jessore, Benapol/Petrapol, Kushtia, Around Kushtia, Barisal, Bhola Island, Kuakata

Chapter 8 Rajshahi Division

Rajshahi, Around Rajshahi, Puthia, Natore, Pabna, Around Pabna, Chapai Nawabganj, Bogra, Around Bogra, Paharpur and Mahasthan: the Buddhist momuments, Rangpur, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat district, Saidpur, Around Saidpur, Dinajpur, Around Dinajpur, Thakurgaon and Panchagarh

Appendix 1 Language

Appendix 2 Further Information

Index

About the Authors

Mikey Leung has been published internationally with CNN, edited and written for business and inflight magazines and served as a radio reporter with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Co-author Belinda Meggitt is an Australian physiotherapist and nutritionist who originally came to Bangladesh to train local therapists.

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