Bangladesh on the Web

CIA World Fact Book. CIA World Fact Book on Bangladesh. Information includes background information, geographical facts, population, statistics, and environmental issues. Also other interesting information about illicit drugs, military, and international disputes.

Bangladesh News Site. Bangladesh news site offering information on all current events, culture, government, and local business. Updated daily.

Virtual Bangladesh. A complete website on everything Bangladesh. This site includes history, geography, and lesser-known facts about this country. Conceived in 1994, this was one of the very first sites on Bangladesh. The site includes many outstanding photos.

Bangladesh Lonely Planet Guide. Complete destination information for anyone traveling to Bangladesh including warnings, activities, costs, and sites off the beaten path.

The Search Engine of Bangladesh. Completely functional website geared exclusively toward Bangladesh information and resources. Search for information on the web as well as through categories such as schools, government resources, shopping, and business.

BRAC Bangladesh. BRAC is an organization that was established in order to provide relief and rehabilitation to the poor. They are a multifaceted organization with two goals: Alleviation of Poverty and Empowerment of the Poor. This site provides much information on conditions and economic development in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies. This organization is a non-profit, non-governmental organization geared toward the research and development of Bangladesh. This organization works on policies, programmes and projects at local, national, regional, and international levels in order to improve Bangladesh and the quality of life of those who live there.

The Ricksha Arts of Bangladesh. Discover the Ricksha arts here. This website is dedicated to this type of art; you will see examples of this unique popular art that includes paintings and decorations. This site is run by a personal collector who has studied the art extensively.

The Daily Star. Bangladesh's newspaper site with complete news information, weather, and list of suggested links. You can write to the editor, subscribe, or read the archives here.

Columbus World Travel Guide. This site is a complete travel guide site that includes an overview of the country, statistics, travel recommendations as well as contact information for a variety of places like embassies, museums, etc.

Bengali Literature. This site is a great resource for anyone interested in Bengali literature. In particular, this site offers information on famous authors and works.

Bangladesh Business. A complete site with information on all facets of Bangladesh business. Also includes a classifieds section, dialing codes, and tax and travel information.

Bangladesh-America. Site dedicated to Bangladeshis living in America. Run by students, this Bangla directory is a mega site with a little bit of everything. Updated weekly and winner of numerous awards.

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