Desserts in Bangladesh

There are so many desserts in Bangladesh. Such as Misti Doi (Sweetened Yoghurt), Halua ( A common dessert which comes in many shades – from egg halua to carrot, wheat cream, almond pistachio and so on), Sandesh (A mlik based dessert), Zarda (Sweetened rice with nuts), Firni ( Rice flour cooked in milk and sugar with flavoring), Rosgolla & Kalojam (Two popular milk based desserts made with sugar, flour and ghee), Rosh Malai (Sweet floating in thick milk), Pitha ( A common name for cakes or pastries – in varieties such as Chitoi, Dhupi, Takti, Puli, Bhapa,Pua ). All of them are available throughout the country.

Hotels in Dhaka

There are lots of good hotels in Dhaka including five starts, 3 stars and so on. Names and phone numbers for some hotels are given here. Pan Pacific Sonagaon (+8828112011-29), Sheraton Hotel (+8828613391-9), Radisson Water Garden Hotel (+8828754505-8), Hotel Abakash (+8829899290-91), Hotel Purbani International (+8829552229-32), Sundardon Hotel (+8828631402-5), Hotel Razmoni Ishakha (+8828322426-9), Hotel Zakaria Internationl (+8828825003-4), Hotel Sky Link (+8828916440), Hotel Midtown (+8829880959), Hotel Plaza Inn (+8828914966), Hotel La Vinci (+8829113955), Royal Park Residence (+8828815005), The Tropical Inn (+8828813313), Hotel Center Point (+8828814211), BRAC Center Inn (+8829886681-82), Diplomat Residence (+8828817871), Hotel Lake Castle (+8828812812), Holiday Planet (+8828816091), Grand Azad Hotel (+8829550411), White House Hotel (+8828314020), Hotel Ramna (+8829563174-75), Hotel Pacific (+8829567583). Also you will get other standard hotels through the city .

Shalban Bouddha Bihaar, Moynamoti (Tourist Site)

The Shalban Bouddha Bihaar in Moynamoti-Lalmai ridge is an ancient architechture of Buddhist culture during Buddhist civilization (8-12 th century A.D.). Bihaar means monastery in sankskrita. The Shalban Bihaar dates back to the Chandra & Deva dynasties (8-12 th century A.D.). It is situated 10 km far from Comilla town. It lies on a range of small hills which run about 18 km and where more than 50 sites have been unearthed. To put the discovered archaeological findings which include terra cotta plaques, bronze statues, coins, utensils, pottary and many other priceless things, a museum has been established. It is open from sunday to friday, saturday is closed.

The first relic that was copperplate of Ranabonkamalla Harikaladeva was discovered in 1803. Then it was forgotten with time. Then again in 1875, the builders of the old axial road through the hills of Moynamati,accidentaly uncovered the ruins of the bihaar which at that time was thought to be "A small birck fort". It was actually the Buddhist monastery.

The Moynamoti ruins were rediscovered during the Second World War. While setting up an advance camp, the military came across ancient remains at a number of points in the ridge. In the hurried survey that followed, 18 sites were recognized and protected by the government. In more regular and systematic surveys undertaken between 1955 and 1957, when the entire ridge was undisturbed by human occupation, more than 50 sites were located. Most of those sites lie in the northern half of the ridge, now within the Cantonment. Archaeological excavations started in January 1955. In several phases of excavation of the 50 odd sites nine have so far been exposed. Though the excavations have not yet been completed and have been limited in many respects. The Shalban Bihaar is also widely known as Moynamoti Buddha Bihaar according to the name of queen Moynamoti,the beloved wife of King Chandra Gupta.

Kantajee Temple (Tourist Place)

Kantajee Temple,the most ornate among the late medieval Hindu temple of Bangladesh is situated near Dinajpur town. It was built by Maharaja Pran Nath,construction started in 1722 C.E. and ended in 1752 C.E.Every inch of the temple surface is beautifully embellished with exquisite Terrecotta plaques, representing flora, fauna, geometric motifs, mythological scences and an astonishing array of contemporary social scences. The Maharaja's palace with reclies of the past centuries and local museum are both worth a visit.

Beverages in Bangladesh

Tea,locally known as Cha is the most popular hot drink. Tea produced in Bangladesh ranks amogst the best in the world. Coffee is served in most hotels and resturants in cities. Among cold drinks, Lassi, a refreshing yoghurt drink, is a popular summer time treat. Soft drinks of most global brands are available everywhere in the country. Only big hotels and licensed bars serve hard drinks. All bars are closed on Friday.