Important Destinations
Dhaka
As the heart of Bangladesh, both literally and figuratively, the
capital is the major transit point for everything else in the country.
Travelling through the throbbing city is a rollercoaster ride that many
of its citizens endure on a daily basis – since you’re just visiting
temporarily, enjoy the ride!
Mymensingh
A cultural and educational hub
of the Dhaka Division. Major sites include the museum of Zainul Abedin,
one of Bengal’s most famous painters. Also the launch pad to get to the
Garo towns and villages further north. The town is located on the bank
of the Old Brahmaputra River, an active but much smaller river than it
used to be. Over a century ago the river changed direction to its
current location where the Jamuna now flows.
Tangail
The
most important reason to visit is the Atia Mosque, probably the most
historic and famous of the Mughal mosques scattered around the
Bangladeshi countryside. The town is the first major transit point
before riding on to the massive Jamuna Bridge, Bangladesh’s first major
multi-million dollar bridge project.
Haluaghat/Durgapur
The
best kept-secret of the Dhaka Division, these two towns are the bases
by which Garo culture can be explored in the northern reaches of
Bangladesh. Some beautiful blue rivers flow from the hills, also making
this an excellent monsoon destination. Christmas is also a good time to
visit as the majority of people here are Christian; Wangala Festival,
held in early December, is also a great time to visit.
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