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.

Mahasthangarh (Tourist Palace)

Situated on the western bank of river Karatoa,18 km of Bogra town, Mahasthangarh is the oldest archaeological sire of Bangladesh. This 3rd century B.C. city is surrounded by several land mounds- Govinda Bhita Temple, Khodai Pathar Mound, Makalir Kunda, Parasuramer Bedi, Jiyat Kunda etc.

Hindus condsider Mahasthangarh a scared place. Every year(mid-April) and once in every 12 years (December) thousands of Hindu devotees take part in the bathing ceremony at Shila Devi's Ghat (Wharf) on the river Karatoa.

Also noteworthy are the shrines of Shah Sultan Bulki Mahisawary and Gokul Medh in the neighbourhood of Mahasthangarh.

National Anthem of Bangladesh

My beloved Bengal
My Bengal of Gold,I love you.
Forever your skies,
Your air set my heart in tune
As if it were a flute.
In spring, O mother mine,
The fragrance from your mango groves
Makes me wild with joy,
Ah, what a thrill!
In autumn, O mother mine,
In the full blossomed paddy fields
I have seen spread all over sweet smiles.
Ah, what a beauty, what shades,
What an affection, and what a tenderness!
What a quilt have you spread
At the feet of banyan trees
And along the banks of rivers!
O mother mine, words from your lips
Are like nectar to my ears.
Ah, what a thrill!
If sadness, O mother mine,
Casts a gloom on your face,

My eyes are filled with tears!

City Corporation Election-2008

The city corporation election will be held on 4th of August,08 in 4 major cities in Bangladesh.The cities are Barisal,Rajshahi,Khulna and Sylhet. All the peoples of those cities have got festive modes for this election. The polling will be started at 8.00 am (Bangladesh Time). The administration has arranged strict law and enforcement in those electoral areas. The campaign is on its highest peak at the eleventh hour of election. The goverment has declared 4th of August as holiday in those areas.The Bangladesh Election Commission has been working for the full election process.