Bihanga November December 2018

In-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Nov-Dec 2018 Vol 5 Issue 6

INSIDE EXPLORE THE RICKSHAW ART OF BANGLADESH

CULTURE BANGABANDHU AND BANGLADESH

The mermaid of

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Bangla Channel First British citizen to cross the 16-km-long channel

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Standard Serviced Office @ Banani, Dhaka

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gives me immense pleasure to welcome you onboard Biman Bangladesh Airlines, your home in the sky.

It has been a busy year for us as we are adding five new aircraft to our fleet and increasing our seat capacity almost by 940 seats and around 38%. While our first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is already connecting passengers from Dhaka to Doha and Kuwait, we are all set to welcome “Hangsa Balaka” our second Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in November 2018. After induction of the two Dreamliners, Biman will operate six weekly frequencies to London and four weekly frequencies on Dhaka-Dammam route. The third Dash-8 Q400 aircraft joined the Biman fleet in October 2018 paving the way to increased flight frequencies to all our seven domestic destinations. Biman will also add two more Boeing 737-800 on lease by December 2018.

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We are all welcome 'Hangsa Balaka' our 2nd Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

We hope our truly world class In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), introduced with a wide array of choices will keep you engaged and entertained. You can enjoy classic or blockbuster movies, music of different genres and video games in our new Boeing aircraft. You will also experience live streaming of world-famous TV channels and Wi-Fi in our Dreamliner flights. We will continue to improve our services to make your flight much more pleasant and comfortable.

Weather cools down in November and December in this part of the world, and it is time to plan your travel and enjoy with family and friends. Through our In-Flight magazine, Bihanga, we bring you a variety of articles from lifestyle to travel to help you decide your next destination.

As always, on behalf of the Biman family, I thank you very much for flying Biman. Together, let's usher a new era for Biman.

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. CHAIRMAN, Biman Board of Directors: Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari, BBP, ndu, psc (retd) Managing Director & CEO: A M Mosaddique Ahmed DIRECTOR MARKETING & SALES (Acting): Ashraful Alam GENERAL MANAGER PUBLIC RELATIONS: Shakil Meraj

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Bihanga is a bimonthly, bilingual (English & Bangla) in-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. It is published by Subcontinental Media Private Limited (SMPL) for Biman Bangladesh Airlines at: Profficio 2nd Floor, 4 Mohakhali Commercial Area, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh. This is a free copy for in-flight reading only. All rights reserved. The writing, artwork and/or photography contained herein may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of SMPL. SMPL/Biman does not assume responsibility for loss or damage of unsolicited products, manuscripts, photographs, artwork, transparencies or other materials. The views expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines or SMPL. All efforts have been made while compiling the content of this magazine, but we assume no responsibility for the effects arising there from. SMPL/Biman Bangladesh airlines does not assume any liability for services or products advertised herein.

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CONTENTS

Full of life

Bihanga received Award for Photography at the 2017 Association of Business Communicators of India (ABCI) Awards.

Bangladesh is a fascinating land, that constantly mesmerises you and helps you create memories

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30 Minarets of Prayer

Kuala Lumpur is home to some of the best mosques around the world. We take you through some of them

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Crossing the 16-km-long Bangla Channel to spread awareness about the importance of learning to swim

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leisure

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Bangladesh has turned

A world of travel news to help you plan your next

into a riot of colours with its wonderfully decorated

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voyage

local transport

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two exciting destinations

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Mujibur Rahman was a

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Bihanga means... ...a bird in Bangla. It is often used in literary writings. As Biman Bangladesh Airlines is being reborn, reinvented and soaring to new heights, we felt this was the most symbolic name for Biman’s new in-flight magazine, and so will our customers.

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Sky Update

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Sheikh Hasina, Honourable Prime Minister of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, inaugurated Biman Bangladesh Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner 'Akashbeena' at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka on September 5, 2018.

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10 Selfie moment of the invited guests at the inauguration ceremony of 'Akashbeena'.

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After the inauguration of 'Akashbeena', a photo session was held for the invited guests with Sheikh Hasina, Honourable Prime Minister of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

Sheikh Hasina, Honourable Prime Minister, cutting the cake at the inauguration ceremony of 'Akashbeena'.

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Honourable Chairman of the Biman's Board of Directors Air Chief Marshal Enamul Bari (retd), BBP, NDU, PSC presenting a Boeing 787 Dreamliner model as a gift to the Honourable Prime Minister at the inauguration ceremony of 'Akashbeena'.

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Biman Bangladesh National Beach Volleyball Competition-2018

Biman Bangladesh National Beach Volleyball Competition was held from September 29 to October 3, 2018, at Cox's Bazar. Some moments from the opening ceremony of the tournament.

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National Development Fair-2018

On October 6, 2018, General Manager, Public Relations Officer, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, received a commemorative crest on behalf of the airlines from Honourable Finance Secretary Abdur Rauf Talukder, who was also the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony of the fourth National Development Fair held in Agargaon, Dhaka.

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Biman has designed all menus to reflect the fresh, innovative cuisine of Bangladeshi culture with Western flair. Enjoy the comfort and service on-board your next flight. evsjv‡`‡ki cÖPwjZ Lvev‡ii m‡½ cvðv‡Z¨i Lvev‡ii bZyb D™¢vebx wg‡k‡j wegvb me ai‡bi ‡gby mvwR‡q‡Q| Avcbvi cieZ©x d¬vB‡U wegv‡b D‡V Gme Av‡qk Avi ‡mev Dc‡fvM Kiyb|

Breakfast Menu A range of fresh fruit juice offered in addition to sodas, cheese omelette, sautéed mushroom, croissant, fresh roll, butter, jam, tea and coffee.

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Dessert Rice pudding flavoured with rose water and garnished with fresh scrambled nuts.

Dinner Menu

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Salad Fruit salad with freshly picked seasonal fruit.

Main Course Lamb curry served with fine grain rice cooked with moong dal, assorted seasonal vegetables sautéed, garnished with green chilli, butter-naan (in tandoor).

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* Complementary beverage is served with all meals, and is available anytime on request.

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Incorporating suggestions from many of its travellers, Biman has the most creative menu you’ll find in the air. For the outbound flight from Dhaka, all the foods are carefully prepared by the Biman Flight Catering Centre (BFCC). BFCC proudly offers Flight Catering Services to many other airlines in the foot print. Unquestionably, the menus still taste wonderful at 30,000 feet. ågYKvix‡`i KvQ †_‡K cvIqv A‡bK A‡bK civgk© †hvM Kivi d‡j DÇq‡bi mgq Avcwb wegv‡bi †gbyUv‡KB me‡P‡q m„Rbkxj e‡j Avwe®‹vi Ki‡eb| XvKv †Q‡o evB‡i hvIqvi mgq Gi me Lvevi Lye mZK©Zvi m‡½ ˆZwi K‡i wegvb d¬vBU K¨vUvwis †m›Uvi (weGdwmwm)| Ab¨vb¨ AviI A‡bK GqvijvB‡ÝI M‡e©i m‡½ K¨vUvwis †mev w`‡q Avm‡Q weGdwmwm| Avi IB †gbyi ¯^v` 30,000 dzU Dc‡iI _vK‡e GK`g AUzU! Send your feedback to: customerrelations@bdbiman.com Biman Bangladesh Airlines provides quick & efficient check-in, advance check-in, lounge access, and handling facilities for unaccompanied minor. It provides cargo services worldwide, besides offering Ground Handling facilities to all the airports in Bangladesh. For duty free products, check the brochure available on the flight. wegvb evsjv‡`k GqvijvBÝ `ªæZ I `¶ ‡PK-Bb, AvMvg ‡PK-Bb, jvDÄ A¨vK‡mm Ges ågY-m½xnxb Ac«vßeq¯‹‡`i Rb¨ we‡kl n¨vÛwjs‡qi gZ myweav w`‡q _v‡K| evsjv‡`‡ki me wegvbe›`‡i M«vDÛ n¨vÛwjs myweav QvovI GwU wek¦e¨vcx gvjvgvj cwien‡Yi ‡mev c«`vb K‡i _v‡K| wWDwU wd« c‡Y¨i wel‡q Z_¨ Rvbvi Rb¨ d¬vB‡U ‡h e«wkIi cvIqv hvq ‡mwU ‡`L‡Z cv‡ib|

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Checklist A world of travel news to help you plan your next voyage

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Experience an extravaganza of concerts, events and performances. Bringing together new talent and world-renowned figures from jazz, the festival plays host to diverse performances, from headline concerts to intimate recitals.

When: November 16 - 25 Where: London, UK

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FESTIVAL Loy Krathong

For one of the most picturesque festivals in Bangkok, people gather around lakes, rivers and canals to pay respect to the Goddess of Water by releasing beautiful, decorated lotus-shaped rafts into the water.

When: November 22 Where: Bangkok, Thailand

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Cinema Singapore International Film Festival

The festival was founded to showcase and support homegrown talents in the industry and international films. The festival spans an 11-day period and screens more than 200 films from all over the world.

When: November - December Where: Multiple Venues, Singapore

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Sports Gulf Bank 642 Marathon

The Marathon is for every individual who wants to experience a run through the beautiful landmarks of Kuwait.

From challenging athletes to beginners and even families, this event caters to everyone. Pick your distance and run!

When: November 17 Where: Kuwait City, Kuwait

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This is Middle East’s biggest convention featuring video games and e-sports, technology and pop culture. It features international celebrities and attractions such as Cosplay, Artist Alley, exhibits, film-making workshops, music and stage activities, etc.

When: December 6-8 Where: Muscat, Oman

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FESTIVAL Diwali

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. It symbolises the spiritual “victory of good over evil”. During the celebration, people decorate their home and burst fire crackers. The preparations and rituals for the festival last two days.

When: November 7 Where: Across India

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Weekend trails Looking for something new to visit this weekend? Try these getaways from two exciting destinations that Biman flies to

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A city on the banks of the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is located at a distance of about two hours from Delhi. Home to three UNESCO sites, Agra’s Taj Mahal is one of the most visited by tourists.

Few other sites that are worth visiting are the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. There are a lot of hotels in the vicinity of the Taj for a lovely stay. One among them is Radisson Blu. It houses beautifully decorated 142 luxury rooms and suites, each individually designed with unique character and charm.

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Singapore to Bintan

Situated just a ferry ride away from Singapore, Bintan is the largest island in the Riau Islands province and one that offers the perfect getaway with its highend resorts, world-class golf courses, and refreshing coastal atmosphere. Its chief tourist attraction today, however, is Bintan Resorts, a beach holiday destination in the north of the island, covering 23,000 hectares along the entire sandy white coast facing the South China Sea.

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Full of life Bangladesh, a fascinating land, constantly mesmerises you and helps you create memories. “Life Happens Here� as every inch of this land allures you with many interests

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is one of the most diverse nations in the South Asian region with huge potential for development in the tourism sector. The country also constitutes the largest deltaic formation of the world as three mighty rivers flow through this land making the country ideal for nature-based tourism. The tranquil lifestyle of the inhabitants Bangladesh is a of the riverbanks, isolated combination of islands, diverse fauna and flora verdant forests, and rich cultural heritage are beaches, meandering the prime products for the rivers and historic world tourism market. shrines Bangladesh is a combination of verdant forests, long stretches of sunbathed beaches, meandering rivers and historic shrines. Bordering the mighty Bay of Bengal stands this magical tapestry in green with all the glory of its past and the splendid colours of its present. The nation is always ready to welcome tourists from any corner of the world.

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The nation is always ready to welcome tourists from any corner of the world

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After a nine-month-long war, the nation achieved its Independence in 1971.

Independence from the dominance of the then West Pakistan under the great leadership of the Father of the Nation—Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is the supreme achievement of the Bengali nation. Our independence is our pride and the historic movement from ‘52 to ‘71 is our heritage.

Bangabandhu, the greatest person of all times in Bengali history, delivered an iconic speech on March 7 in 1971, which has been declared as a part of UNESCO documented heritage.

History says Bangladesh has been a centre of cultural diffusion since the nation became independent. There is a story in every page

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(Above) Rickshaw art of Dhaka, (Opposite page) Colourful mask for Mongol Shobhajatra

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(Clockwise from above) Folk Arts Museum in-Sonargaon; National Martyrs Memorial; Floating Bazar in Chittagong

of our history. Each phase of the history of Bangladesh has its distinct characteristics and every race of people who came and settled here left their impact in the form of temples, stupas, monasteries and mosques along with other associated objects. This makes Bangladesh a land of religious harmony. People of all religions live here in great harmony and peace, which is the strength of our culture.

The landscape of the country looks like a magical tapestry in green, woven intricately by nature, criss-crossed by a network of several major rivers and their numerous tributaries and canals. In fact, Bangladesh is the largest riverine delta in the world. The extensive river systems are fundamental to the country’s economy and people’s way of life.

Here, the cultural landmarks of antiquity range from the 3rd century B.C. to the 19th A.D. The total enumeration of heritage sites

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417 heritage sites in Bangladesh have been declared as protected archaeological sites

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in the country is not yet complete, but a survey in eight divisions, i.e. Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rangpur and Cumilla, indicate that the number of sites of various nature is more than 2,000. So far, 417 have been declared as protected archaeological sites for which the Department of Archaeology is responsible. Of them, about 30 per cent are cultural mounds, including city sites, palaces, ports, bridges, monasteries, temples, mosques, tombs, forts, etc. Notable among them are Mahasthagarh and Pundranagar in Bogra district, Mainamati in Comilla district, 60-domed mosque (a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site) in Bagerhat district, Paharpur Monastery (also a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site) in Naogaon district, Lalbag Fort in Dhaka, etc.

Bangladesh is a multi-faced cultural collage.

Its deep-rooted heritage is reflected in its architecture, literature, dance, drama, music

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Kachchi Biryani is a featured dish for weddings and social gatherings.

Bhuna Khichuri can be cooked with different varieties of meat – beef, mutton or chicken.

Morog Polao is a very flavourful dish where chicken and rice is cooked with spices, yogurt and clarified butter.

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and painting. Influenced by religions of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, Bangladesh has been a melting pot of diverse races and a confluence of civilisations. Bengali New Year’s Day, Independence Day, National Martyr’s Day, Eid-ul Fitr, Eid-ul Azha, Durga Puja, Christmas Day, Buddha Purnima are few such occasions round the year.

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Art Institute of Dhaka University. Different kinds of masks and colourful placards and balloons are hoisted. Noting the significance of Pohela Boishakh, UNESCO has also designated Mongol Shovajatra as an intangible world heritage.

Whole of Bangladesh is immersed in art forms of all kinds. Sculptures, tapestries, engravings too are developing along side contemporary art; pantomime, puppet, theatre, caricature, acrobatics and circuses have their own novelties.

Music in Bangladesh has developed through centuries along the three mainstreams—folk, modern and classical. Folk, tribal and classical are prominent forms of dance. Bangladesh has developed some special areas like Dhamrai, Comilla, Sonargaon, Rajshahi, which are famous for local arts and crafts. The government has also taken some institutional measures for developing and marketing different sorts of visual arts and crafts. Traditional dances, music and drama performances of Bangladesh are also of much interest to many tourists.

The writer is Manager of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation

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Kuala Lumpur is home to some of the best mosques around the world. Here is a sneak peek

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in Kuala Lumpur have existed for more than a millennium as places of worship. While some mosques are limited exclusively to Muslim worshippers, many others allow modestly-dressed visitors for tours between prayers. To this day, the beauty and rich history of these sacred places continues to inspire visitors.

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The national mosque of Malaysia, Masjid Negara comprises of a main prayer hall with 48 smaller domes around it. Built in 1965, the mosque is spread across 13 acres and can accommodate a total of 15,000 people.

Featuring abstract shapes and geometric lattice incorporated into its roofing and ironworks, the mosque is reminiscent of the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The Grand Hall is undoubtedly the most intricate part of the mosque with verses

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(Above) National Mosque of KL, Masjid Negara; (Opposite page) Corridor of the Blue Mosque Selangor in Shah Alam

from the Koran decorating the walls. The main dome of Masjid Negara is star-shaped with 18 points: the points represent Malaysia’s 13 states and the five pillars of Islam. The mosque is surrounded by beautiful gardens with white marble pools and fountains.

Highlight: The 73 metres high minaret is a prominent landmark of the city.

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Highlight: The Islamic Experience Centre just outside the mosque, which houses a number of informative displays in English.

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Federal Territory Mosque

Offering a mix of Ottoman and Malay architectural styles, the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur is set in the middle of a large artificial pond along Jalan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin. Opened to the public in 2000, it’s also home to classrooms, a religious school and a main prayer hall that can accommodate up to 17,000 worshipers at a time. Welcoming both Muslim and non-Muslim visitors, hands-on guided tours with interesting historical information are provided by volunteers at the mosque. The mosque is a five-minute drive from landmarks such as the MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre, the National Palace and Solaris Dutamas commercial district.

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Highlight: The mosque and its two minarets are built in the Ottoman Malay style.

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Blue Mosque Selangor

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The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam is one of the

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Fast facts

While KL is divided into numerous districts, its main hub, the Golden Triangle, comprises of Bukit Bintang, KLCC and Chinatown. KL is also widely recognised for the Petronas Twin Towers—the world’s tallest twin skyscrapers. There are also the Batu Caves which are 400 million years old.

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most stunning structures in the country.

Commonly referred to as the 'Blue Mosque', it boasts the tallest minarets in the world. As visitors approach the mosque, the awe-inspiring blue dome welcomes them. Decorative Islamic calligraphy dominates the edges surrounding the dome and main prayer hall, while the interior architecture exhibits ethnic Malay design elements.

Sunlight filtering through the blue stained glass of the mosque renders a bluish ambience to its interior, evoking a sense of peace and serenity.

Highlight: The Blue Mosque overlooks the Garden of Islamic Arts, a beautifully landscaped park inspired by the Quranic Garden of Paradise.

Putra Mosque Putrajaya

Heavily inspired from the Persian Islamic architecture of the Safavid period, Putra Mosque Putrajaya is constructed with rosetinted granite. The Prayer Hall is simple and elegant and supported by 12 columns that

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Putrajaya mosque is heavily inspired by the PersianIslamic architecture of the Safavid period

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prop up the 36-metre diametre main dome.

The mosque complex can accommodate up to 10,000 worshippers and is used to hold conferences, seminars etc. Worshippers can also congregate at the Sahna paved courtyard in front of the prayer hall.

Highlight: One of the mosque’s design highlights is its 116-metre minaret with five tiers representing the Five Pillars of Islam

Iron Mosque Putrajaya

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Highlight: The mosque is located near the beautiful Poudre Lake and offers panoramic views of the lake and other parts of Putrajaya.

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Preserving the unusual

While most museums are all about preserving history and tracing roots to early life, a few of them look to educate people on the wonderfully weird phenomena that exists around the world

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Underwater Museum of Contemporary Art, Cancun, Mexico A collaboration between biologists and artist Jason deCaires Taylor, MUSA is not only a display of oceanic art but also an attempt to create an urban reef for diverse marine life.

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Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum, Osaka, Japan

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In 1958, Momofuku Ando invented the world’s first instant noodles: Chicken Ramen. This museum in Osaka today, traces the history of the noodle brand’s evolution through a tunnel displaying 800 packages, a My CUPNOODLES Factory and a cafeteria with limited-edition eats.

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Museum of Broken Relationships, Zagreb, Croatia

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Whether you’re mending a broken heart or happily married, the Museum of Broken Relationships will touch your heart one way or another.

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Museum of Torture, Amsterdam, Netherlands This museum transports you back in time to Europe’s dark history, when torture and execution were commonplace. The museum displays over 40 instruments used in the interrogations of suspected criminals, witches and political prisoners.

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Sulabh International Toilet Museum, New Delhi, India

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The Sulabh International Museum of Toilets details the evolution of hygiene and sanitation through the ages, starting from 2500 B.C. to present day.

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The mermaid of

Bangla Channel What better way to spread awareness about the importance to know swimming than to plunge into the Channel for a 16 km swim yourself By: Becky Horsbrugh

Whenever

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Bangladesh, it takes the country less than an hour to captivate me. The first time I came, it was a riot to the senses and I was enthralled.

People thronged around, autos, rickshaws and the humble motorcar all scurried around as the oppressive heat bore down.

I was in Dhaka to help out with the SwimSafe swim teaching schemes run by the CIPRB (Centre for Injury and Prevention, Bangladesh). I spent a week at a place called Sreepur Village, north of the capital.

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(Above) Becky Horsbrugh in the Bangla Channel with her team before the swim

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My first impression of the country was one of richness, colour, a young and vibrant history, and a people proud of their nation.

I was intrigued and fascinated, most of all I wanted to do more to raise awareness of the dreadful statistic of drowning in Bangladesh every year.

Then one day I came across a page on Facebook called ‘Swim Bangla Channel.’

It gave details of a 16 km sea swim from Teknaf to St Martin’s Island in the Bay of Bengal. It seemed like the perfect vehicle to help spread the word on the horrible

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drowning statistics. I am a keen swimmer, but had never swum that far before.

However, I felt confident that with the right kind of training I should be able to do it. I contacted the organisers and we set a date for January 2018. I swam four times a week for up to two hours each time, and kept myself as fit as possible.

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First though, I needed to get to the coast.

I flew to Cox’s Bazar and spent a glorious afternoon checking out the incredible beach there. Then early the next morning, I met my swim support team and we travelled by bus down to Teknaf, and then by ferry to

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(Clockwise) When in Bangladesh, Becky interacts with locals to know their culture better

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St Martin’s. The weather was looking bleak, with strong winds predicted in the forecast, so we decided to bring the swim forward by one day.

We started early, waking at 4.30 am and then took to our small fishing boats for the journey to Teknaf and the starting point. It was cold and the sea was rough. We all got soaked and by the time we arrived on the mainland, most of us were freezing. Eventually it was time to begin. Two Bangladeshis also swam with me. I knew then there was no looking back as we all wished each other good luck and began swimming.

The first hour or two seemed to last forever.

I could see the coasts of Bangladesh and Myanmar on either side as we made our way towards the mouth of the river, and then entered open sea. For most of my swim, all I could see was an endless sea and a blue sky, and my accompanying boat. Every 45 minutes I would take food and drink from the

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DIVING TIPs

Focus your gaze below you, breathe out slowly and imagine you are getting heavier as the air leaves your lungs.

When you slow down and relax, animals come out and you’ll see some amazing marine life.

It’ll also maximize your air supply.

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boat. They would attach a bottle to a rope and then throw it to me so I could take on some sustenance.

At no time did I ever contemplate stopping.

After a while, I got into a rhythm and felt like I could go on forever. The waves were rough, but I was able to read the swell and wasn’t too bothered by the conditions. At the three hour mark, I stopped for water and shouted to ask my crew how far away were we? They pointed ahead, and there for the first time I could see the island. It was far away in the distance but a great incentive. I kept going and although my shoulders began to ache, finally after 4 hours and 45 minutes, my feet touched land. I was back at St Martin’s and had achieved my aim.

The ensuing media coverage of my swim in Bangladesh was just incredible. I was covered by most of the newspapers and on my return to Dhaka, I was interviewed by a number of television stations as well. I became known by the moniker ‘the Mermaid of the Bangla Channel’. Most important to

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me though, was knowing that people were more aware of the drowning statistics and were beginning to realise something had to be changed.

I hope as time passes they will continue to spread information on this. If the young are taught to swim, they are more likely to get their siblings to swim and then more likely to teach their own children. Plus, swimming is such a good activity to stay fit for men and women of any age, it has so many health benefits. Above all, it can be extremely fun.

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(Below) Sampan boats on the shore at Cox beach, (Opposite page) Market on St. Martin’s Island

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Bangabandhu and Bangladesh

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a people’s leader from the first sign of leadership By: Syed I s h tia q u e Reza

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before had the Bengali people so great an occasion as the decisive victory in a war against the marauding Pakistani occupation army on December 16, 1971. The history of this land and the subcontinent was rewritten with the culmination of a nine-month war in the triumph of a new nation.

The liberation movement of the Bangladesh people that led to the War of Liberation began soon after the creation of Pakistan in 1947. Since inception, the Pakistani rulers began maligning the East Pakistan culture to destroy their independent cultural identity. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman showed the first sign of being a people’s leader in 1943 when he distributed rice to the famine-stricken people from his father’s stockpile. In the coming years, he grew up to be the leader he was meant to be, and steered his nation to their most glorious moment in history.

He was—from that first sign of leadership till the day he died—as the people’s leader.

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Fast fact

On December 16, 1972, the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was enacted. The silver jubilee or 25 years of victory was celebrated on December 16, 1996 when the Bangladesh Bank issued a special Take 10 note with a Victory Day overprint.

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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was later given the title as ‘Bangabandhu’ (Friend of Bengal) initiated the liberation movement by founding the East Pakistan Students League, just six months after the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

He also acted as the architect and principal organiser in founding the Awami Muslim League, the first ever opposition political party in Pakistan, in the year 1949.

Born on March 17, 1920, at Tungipara in Gopalgonj district of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the third child of Sheikh Lutfur Rahman and Saira Begum. He studied at the Islamia College in Calcutta and graduated from Dhaka University, Bangladesh. Mujib joined All India Muslim Students Federation in 1940 and in 1943, switched to Bengal Muslim League. While at Dhaka University, he founded the East Pakistan Muslim Students’ League. Mujib led students’ strikes and protests when the Pakistan authority tried to impose Urdu as the state language of Pakistan in 1948 and remained active to organise the movements which culminated on February 21, 1952.

The post-partition scenario in Pakistan, as

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said earlier, did not witness much of a change.

The military-civil bureaucracy conspired with the business oligarchy and the landed gentry to protect their vested interests. People’s emancipation did not figure seriously in the politician’s scheme of things.

In 1963, Sheikh Mujib became the President of Awami Muslim League. He played the key role to scrap the word ‘Muslim’ to give his party a complete secular character. He proclaimed a 6-point charter of demand seeking autonomy of East Pakistan at the national conference of opposition political parties in Lahore in 1966. The Six Points program was called as the Magna Carta of the Bengalis. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman truly played out the role of Bangabandhu a grateful Bengali nation conferred on him once he was free of the Agartala conspiracy case in February 1969.

After 1966, it was history that took its own course to fulfilment. With the “six-point” demand and mass uprising in 1969, Mujib turned into an invincible leader. The 1970 election, in which Awami League won a landslide victory, was a clear indication that the people of West and East Pakistan mandated Mujib to implement the “Six Point” program. The political establishment in West Pakistan did not accept the election results.

This caused great unrest in East Pakistan which, under Mujib’s leadership, resorted to a “non-cooperation” movement against the Pakistani authority.

Bangabandhu’s historic 7th March Speech deserves a special mention here. It was extempore, took just 19-minutes to deliver, but each word conveyed the strategic guidance for the final phase of the revolution and instilled patriotic feelings into the people.

The speech was rated as one of the world’s best speeches. The famous address was included among a list of the documentary heritage of the world by UNESCO in 2017.

Pakistan’s well-planned crackdown on the night of March 25, 1971 on unarmed civilians in the east wing marked the beginning of a genocide. On that night, Mujib had dispatched his aides to East Pakistan Radio with a handwritten message declaring independence. Mujib wrote the message

Bangabandhu’s historic 7th March Speech instilled patriotic feelings into the people

(Above) A young girl carrying the Bangladesh flag; (Opposite page) File photo of military parade

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in English to draw international attention quickly. He had already conveyed his instructions to the people in Bangla during his public address on March 7. All this goes to show a visionary leader who had realised that he might be arrested and might not get the time to convey his last message to the people. Bangladesh’s people initiated the war of liberation suddenly as Pakistani forces went for mass killing. In course of time India got involved and it turned into a Bangladesh and India joint war against Pakistan. On December 16, Bangladesh got liberated.

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The first government of Bangladesh was formed in exile on April 10, 1971, declaring Bangabandhu as the President in his absence

The first government of Bangladesh was formed in exile on April 10, 1971, declaring Sheikh Mujib as the President in his absence.

This speaks of the trust bestowed on a leader by his followers who believed in him and in his ability to deliver. His strategic guidance triggered the formation of the provincial government of Bangladesh to lead the country in his absence during the War of Liberation.

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The nine-months of genocide, armed evsjv‡`‡ki cÖ_g wbe©vwmZ miKvi MVb struggles and untold sufferings, nq 1971 mv‡ji 10 GwcÖj| †kL Bangabandhu’s source of strength did not Sheikh Mujib’s name resonated gywR‡ei AeZ©gv‡bB Zv‡K ivó«cwZ come from the barrel ceaselessly in the hearts of †NvlYv Kiv nq| G‡ZB †evSv of the gun, rather, millions of Bengalis, not only hvq †h gnvb IB †bZvi Ici Zvi from the mandate and within the geographical boundaries Aby mvix‡`i KZLvwb Av¯’v wQj| trust of his people. of Bangladesh, but all over the e½eÜzi †KŠkjMZ wb‡`©kbv Abymv‡iB world, and he remained a demigod evsjv‡`‡k IB mgq GKwU cÖv‡`wkK to the people of Bangladesh. In the words miKvi M‡o D‡VwQj, hv Zvi AeZ©gv‡b †`k‡K of General Rao Forman Ali of the occupation gnvb gyw³hy‡×i mgq †bZ…Z¡ w`‡qwQj| Pakistani forces, “Ninety per cent of the people of Bangladesh were taken in by the magical bq gv‡mi MYnZ¨v, mm¯¿ msMÖvg I AeY©bxq power of Sheikh Mujib, and they were ready wbh©vZ‡bi ci †KvwU evOvwji ü`q Av‡e‡M to sacrifice their lives for the creation of Kuvwc‡q w`‡qwQj †kL gywR‡ei bvg| G K¤úb ïay Bangladesh”. evsjv‡`‡ki mxgv‡iLvi g‡a¨B AvU‡K wQj bv| Qwo‡q Sheikh Mujib was not a revolutionary guerrilla leader. The source of his strength did not come from the barrel of the gun, rather, from the mandate and trust of his people. He rose to such a stature in the eyes of his people that he realised that it would have been cowardly if he sought shelter in a safe haven, leaving his people in the midst of death, destruction and genocide.

After the war, Bangabandhu returned to Bangladesh from a Pakistan prison on January 10, 1972. It was painful for him to witness what had transpired in his absence, which he

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described as the “biggest humanitarian disaster in the world.”

Four years later, in 1975, a black chapter in the Bangladesh’s history was opened when the great leader himself was brutally killed along with most of his family members by a group of wayward army officers. After 34 years, a verdict on the murders was given.

The ability of Bangabandhu to unite a series of political conveniences with the popular appeal of secularism to demand a separate state for the Bengali people, has brought him the accolade ‘the father of the nation of Bangladesh’.

Syed Ishtiaque Reza is the Editor-in-Chief of GTV and sarabangla.net he can be reached : ishtiaquereza@gmail.com

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(Above) Bangabandhu with former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi

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ˆmq` BkwZqvK †iRv wRwUwf I mvivevsjv WU †bUGi cÖavb m¤úv`K| B‡gBj: ishtiaquereza@ gmail.com

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A jewel in

Qatar's crown

There is a lot to see and learn at the historic coastal town of Al Zubarah, the tiny Arab Emirate's first entry into the hallowed portals of UNESCO's World Heritage Site list By: Ku nal D ol ey

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coastal town, Al Zubarah is a heritage buff's dream come true. The archaeological site, considered one of the largest and best-preserved examples of an 18th-19th century traditional pearl fishing and merchant town in the Gulf, was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee conference in Cambodia in 2013.

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It was the first entry for a Qatari site on the international register and one of the 911 natural and cultural properties worldwide. For those who are not familiar with the matter, inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list is a unique opportunity for a country to build local and international awareness for the site and the values of the World Heritage Convention. Once a site has been put forward by the country, it goes through an evaluation process which often lasts several years.

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(Below) Police patrol in Souq Waqif Market; (Right) Clay items from archaeological digs in Al Zubarah; , A canon outside the fort

Other sites that hold this title include the Yellowstone Natural Park in the United States of America and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, among others.

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1950 mv‡ji w`‡K W¨vwbk cÖZœZvwË¡K‡`i GKwU `j Al Zubarah was first reported as an archaeological site by a Danish-led team of archaeologists in the 1950s, and then excavated by Danish and Qatari teams.

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As a result of the studies conducted at the site, a large number of archaeological finds from the 18th-19th centuries are now part of the National Museum of Qatar’s (NMoQ’s) permanent collection, and will be featured in the museum galleries.

According to UNESCO, Al Zubarah had trading links across the Indian Ocean, Arabia and Western Asia. Sand blowing from the desert has protected the remains of the site’s palaces, mosques, streets, courtyard houses, fishermen’s huts, harbour and double defensive walls, a canal, walls and cemeteries.

Excavation has only taken place over a small part of the site, offering an outstanding testimony to an urban trading and pearldiving tradition which sustained the region’s major coastal towns and led to the development of small independent states that flourished outside the control of the Ottoman, European and Persian empires and eventually led to the emergence of modernday Gulf states.

What distinguished Al Zubarah from the other trading towns of the Gulf is that it lasted a comparatively short space of time, secondly that it was abandoned, thirdly that it has lain largely untouched since being covered by the

Al Zubarah's landscape unravels the history of urban trading and pearl-diving traditions

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Al Zubara Fort was built in 1938 and used by the military until the 1980s.

The layout of the fort has been preserved by the desert sands.

The entire town is a vivid reflection of the development of an 18th and 19th-century trading society in the Gulf region and its interaction with its surrounding desert landscape.

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(Below) Inside view of the historic Al Zubara Fort

desert sands, and fourthly that its wider context can still be read through the remains of small satellite settlements and the remains of possibly competing towns nearby along the coast.

If you're in Doha, it is possible to get to the fort solely by public transport. There are buses from the Al Ghanim Bus Station three times a day. The journey takes about two hours each way. If you are planning on a day trip from Doha, the only option is to take the first departure from Doha and catch the last return bus at Zubarah back to the city. It will give you over four hours at the fort, which is more than enough time to observe the surroundings.

An alternative for those wishing to spend more than a day around the Qatari countryside is to catch the evening bus at Zubarah onward to one of the nearby towns, such as the northernmost seaside village of Al Ruwais, where you can catch a later evening bus back to Doha.

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A moving

art gallery Bangladesh has turned into a riot of colours with this wonderfully decorated local transport By: Aft a b Hu sa in Kol a

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presents a colourful and arty picture where cycle rickshaws and CNGrun autos become enmeshed in the coils of erratic traffic. What makes the scene interesting is that the cycle rickshaws, more than one million in number in the country, are bedizened all round with eye-popping and catchy art. Each rickshaw is vibrant, dynamic and decorated with colourful and dazzling tassels, tinsel, plastic, and artwork.

Welcome to Bangladesh where rickshaw art forms strands of culture unique to the delta country. These three-wheeled, pedal-powered vehicles are a vital mode of transport in Bangladesh, providing lowcost mobility. They have collapsible, plastic baby-buggy hoods that act as a canopy to the passenger seat. These rickshaws can carry up to four people, or even cargoes of coconuts, groceries, jute, oil drums, etc.

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The colourful makeover of rickshaws began in the 1970s when the owners first began to decorate their vehicles to attract customers. Keeping pace with times, different themes reflecting political trends besides the constant ones, were incorporated as rickshaw art.

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To travel around the crowded and narrow lanes of Dhaka, the cycle rickshaw is your best bet.

The mode of transport is cheap, eco-friendly and easily available everywhere.

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Bangladesh has become famous as the rickshaw capital of the world. It is currently the most popular mode of transport in the country, even a favourite for its creative art.

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cities and towns such as Chittagong, Comilla, Rajshahi and Khulna too, have followed suit with their own signature idioms. Nestling on the eastern-most edge of Bangladesh, the city of Chittagong prefers religious paintings as rickshaw art, while city of Comilla sports plain designs with elegant dark blue or green hoods. Enamel paintings on rickshaws use lively, bold, bright, and raw colours, such as fluorescent green and dark red with images ranging from the animal kingdom and nature to cinema. These days many rickshaws display high-tech advertisements.

Tourists from abroad find these rickshaw arts a feast for the eyes, marvelling at the art as they meander along. Bangladesh’s rickshaw craftsmanship has also been tried in other countries employing rickshaw painters from here. Also, a number of rickshaw artists have received awards. The rickshaws of Bangladesh are really a transport of delight!

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Dhaka's cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws are covered with pretty art to attract customers

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Aries (‡glivwk)

Taurus (e…livwk)

Gemini (wg_ybivwk)

A senior is likely to put in a good word for you to the higher ups.

You cannot afford to be careless with your health.

Countering someone’s false claims may test your patience, but will not perturb you. Extra workload is foreseen for marketing professionals.

Glances exchanged with someone in public transport may set your heart aflutter! Avoid strenuous workouts. Keep trying and you shall prevail.

Lucky number: 12, Lucky colour: Red

Lucky number: 9, Lucky colour: Golden Brown

Lucky number: 15, Lucky colour: Dark Blue

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†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v: 9, †mŠfv‡M¨i iO: †mvbvjx ev`vwg

†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v: 15, †mŠfv‡M¨i iO: Mvp bxj

Cancer (KK©Uivwk)

Leo (wmsnivwk)

Virgo (Kb¨vivwk)

Distance yourself from bad company now or you can face problems. You will need to target the right clientele to succeed.

Hold your own despite pressures from all sides and you won’t go wrong. Be sympathetic to those around you. Homemakers may feel frustrated!

Your initiative on the academic front will get you to your goal. A passion-filled romantic front is foreseen for some. Adopt an active lifestyle.

Lucky number: 11, Lucky colour: Silver

Lucky number: 1, Lucky colour: Forest Green

Lucky number: 8, Lucky colour: Magenta

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†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v: 1, †mŠfv‡M¨i iO: R½j meyR

†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v: 8, †mŠfv‡M¨i iO: g¨v‡R›Uv

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libra (Zyjvivwk)

scorpio (e…wðKivwk)

sagittarius (abyivwk)

Don’t be careless at work. Those not pulling along in a relationship may hope for an amicable settlement. A fitness regime may get going in fits and starts.

Those in private practice may find the period profitable. Your love life may take you to exotic places! Money accrues through deals made previously.

You are likely to indulge in image makeover.

Health may fluctuate between good and moderate. Don’t let your performance dip at any cost.

Lucky number: 22, Lucky colour: Maroon

Lucky number: 7, Lucky colour: Turquoise

Lucky number: 5, Lucky colour: Yellow

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†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v: 22, †mŠfv‡M¨i iO: †gi“b

†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v: 7, †mŠfv‡M¨i iO: wd‡ivRv

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Capricorn (gKiivwk)

Aquarius (Ky¤i ¢ vwk)

Pisces (gxbivwk)

Pressure may mount on you on the academic front. A legal case that you are embroiled in threatens to suck all your savings.

Distributors and manufacturers need to be careful about quality. On the romantic front, a short separation may prove difficult to bear.

Some monetary penalty is foreseen for wrongdoers. A positive reply received in regard to a marriage proposal will raise your spirits.

Lucky number: 16, Lucky colour: Golden

Lucky number: 2, Lucky colour: Baby Pink

Lucky number: 4, Lucky colour: Violet

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†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v: 2, †mŠfv‡M¨i iO: †ewe wcsK

†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v: 4, †mŠfv‡M¨i iO: †e¸bx

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sprawling city in South China, Guǎngzhōu is the capital of Guangdong Province, as well as the most populous city in China. Guǎngzhōu is home to gleaming towers and leafy alleys; one can easily get the feel of a colonial past here, as well as experience a culturally diverse population.

Morning

To start your trip off on a good note, indulge your palate with a delicious breakfast. The famous Hong Kong Egg Tarts were said to be first introduced in Guǎngzhōu in the 1920s. Almost a fusion between Western and Chinese cultures, the egg tarts’ style and recipe haven’t changed in decades.

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Head to Liwan district in West Guǎngzhōu and stroll through Qingping, one of China’s oldest outdoor, medicine markets. Traders tout remedies such as dried seahorses, deer tails, chrysanthemums, seaweed and ginseng (“good for bones”, “good for Guangzhou immune system”). Don’t miss Fengyuan was earlier known as Road behind the market, a district Canton in the West. It was established in 214 BC. It was also known as Panyu at one point.

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where people play mahjong in the lanes surrounded by old Xiguan-style Guǎngzhōu houses, with intricately carved wooden doors and stained-glass windows.

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After getting your fill of the traditional, make your way to Shamian Island, a quaint sandbar that was once a trading port and is now home to residential and commercial buildings. The island’s architecture is stunning; many of the buildings here are Gothic and Baroque in style. Bronze statues and well-manicured walking paths lead you through the island, making it a wonderfully picturesque place to spend a few hours in.

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Once you have walked through Guǎngzhōu’s elegant sandbar and worked up an appetite, make your way back to the city for lunch.

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(Clockwise from left) Porcelain sculptures at Chen Clan ancestral hall; Shangxiajju pedestrian street; Patio of Chen Clan ancestral hall

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varieties on offer can be overwhelming for a foodie who wants to try everything. Delicious dim sums, birds of all kinds and eggplants are turned into accompaniments to complement the signature dishes of roasted goose and barbecued meat at the Panxi restaurant.

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Guangzhou has for long been a centre of prosperity in China.

The city has seen strong economic development through sectors of finance, commerce, dining, tousim and real estate.

The city also acts as an excellent port on the Pearl River.

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After lunch, head over to the Guangzhou kniwU‡Z A‡bK¸‡jv AevK Kivi g‡Zv Rv`yNi Av‡Q| Museum. The city is home to an SywRqvs wbD UvD‡b Aew¯’Z weL¨vZ ¸qvsWs Rv`yNi impressive number and variety of †_‡K ïiæ K‡i BD‡qKwmD cv‡K©i ¸qvsSz China’s largest museums, from the celebrated Rv`yNi Ab¨Zg| ¸qvsSz Rv`yNiwU trading fair is held Guangdong Museum in Zhujiang cÖKw… Z I BwZnv‡mi GKwU PgrKvi wg‡kj| in Guangzhou New Town to the Guangzhou g~jZ Pvifv‡M wef³ GB Rv`yNiwU| PviwU every year with exhibits by more Museum in Yuexiu Park. The g~j fv‡Mi g‡a¨ Av‡Q - †RbnvB UvIqvi than 25,000 Guangzhou Museum is divided into Gw·wekb Gwiqv, AvU© M¨vjvwi Gw·wekb companies four main sectors: Zhenhai Tower Gwiqv, mvbRyqvwb Rb‡Mvôxi Ici weªwUkExhibition Area, Art Gallery Exhibition we‡ivax nvgjvi ¯§…wZwPý Ges 29 gv‡P©i we‡`ªv‡ni Area, Memorial of the Anti-British Invasion ¯§…wZwP‡ýi gv‡S Abvqv‡mB K‡qK NÈv †K‡U hv‡e| of Sanyuanli People and Memorial of the March 29th Uprising Headquarters; you can cyi‡bv Avg‡ji ¸ßa‡bi wm›`y‡Ki g‡Zv †`L‡Z ¸qvsWs easily spend a couple of hours here.

Rv`yNiwU wkï‡`i Kv‡Q LyeB RbwcÖq, KviY GLv‡b GKwU The Guangdong Museum is most popular with the youngsters for its dinosaur room. There’s a lot more than just fossilised remains to take

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in here; the total collection comprises over 160,000 pieces. Notable permanent exhibitions explore Guangdong culture and handicrafts, from Duan inkstones and Chaozhou woodcarving to locally produced porcelain and calligraphic works.

Evening

For a lively evening to end your day, head to Beijing Road for casual clothing. Art lovers should go to the parallel Wende Road, with shops selling Chinese paintings and calligraphy. If you’re more into local street markets, Shangxia Jiu Lu, also known as Up Down Nine Street, is the place to be, it is almost a mile long and has over 300 shops.

Conclude your tour with a cruise on Guǎngzhōu’s Pearl river. The 90-minute boat ride will provide you with some of the best views of Guǎngzhōu city! The lit-up skyscrapers and a blaze of neon reflecting in the waters offer a magnificent sight.

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Jujube, also known as red dates, are a very popular fruit in China

(Opposite page) Yumcha dish; (Below) Shamian Island Park

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Inflight Entertainment Latest English MOVIES

Maze Runner: The Death Cure Young hero Thomas embarks on a mission to find a cure for a deadly disease known as the “Flare”.

Geostorm

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Maze Runner: The Death Cure

The 15:17 to Paris

The Commuter

Mad Max: Fury Road

Gulliver’s Travels

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Room

The Dark Knight Rises

nov - dec 2018

Bangla Movies

Nimantran

Pothe Holo Deri

Sagarika

Deep Jele Jai

Amar Praner Priya

Jalaler Golpo

Dui Duari

Daring Lover

Joyjatra

Wrong Number

Moner Majhe Tumi

Dipu Number Two

Nayanmoni 73

Hindi Movies

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

Munna Michael

A young man, tries to follow the footsteps of his idol, The King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Sniff!!!

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Bangla Documentary

Preronay Bangabandhu

Bono Jatri

Tahar Pongktimala

Western Comedy

Young Sheldon

The Middle

The Big Bang Theory

Friends

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Western Documentary Football’s Greatest Stage S01 E01

Through Your Eyes S01 E01

How to Win at Everything S01 E01

Bangla Telefilms

Sience Er Meye Arts Er Chele

Rock

Tomar Amar Prem

also featuring Meghbalika

nov - dec 2018

Valobasar Pongktimala

Keram - 2

Youvraj

Mon Janala

GAMES

In-flight Scramble

Jungle Quest

Speed Circuit

Letter Mix

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In-flight Pool

audio english

Britney Spears: Britney Jean

Pitbull: Planet Pit (Deluxe Version)

Justin Timberlake: 20/20 Experience

Jimi Hendrix: People, Hell & Angels

David Gilmour: Rattle That Lock

Sreekanto Acharya

Subir Nondi

Andru kishor

Kumar Bishwajit

audio Bengali

Kishore Kumar

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Offices Biman Bangladesh Airlines (domestic) Barishal

Saidpur

40 Sadar Road (3rd Floor), Barishal 1226 Bangabandhu Sarak (Rangpur Road), Saidpur, Nilphamari +88-01777 775530 : 05526 71995 Chittagong +88-01777 775538 (CGP (GMT +6) 88031, Biman bhaban, 1/2, CDA Avenue, Shah Amanat International Airport, Chitagong Sholosohar, Chittagong-4203 +88-031-2500990 to 95, +88-031-650671 to 75, +88-031-2500941 to 50 +88-031-650982 to 84 +88-031- 651890 to 91 Cox’ Bazar (CXB) (GMT +6) (0341), Green Villa, Puraton Kosba, Jessore, Motel Upal, Parjatan Holyday Complex , Cox’s Bazar District Manager: 0421-71995 +88-0341-63461 Stations Manager: 0421-71996 +88-01777 775526 Airport: +88 01777 77529

Jessore

Rajshahi Parjatan Motel, Shah Abdul Majid Road, Sreerampur, Rajshahi – 6000 +88 0721 774787, +88 0721 774838, +88-01777 775536

Sylhet (ZYL) (GMT +6) Airport road, Majumdari, Sylhet-3100 +88-0821-717026 to 28, +88-0821-717411-717421

Airport office Osmani international airport, Sylhet.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines (International) Abu Dhabi

Abu dhabi (AUH), (GMT+4) Sk. Zayed 2nd st./ Electra street, Bldg no. 5213, PO Box-4356 Abu dhabi, uae +971-02-6342597 Fax: +971-02-6344664 Mobile: +971-050-6146768 Email: auhuu@bdbiman.com

Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Dammam, Saudi Arabia

(GMT+3), Ace Building, Post Box No – 4492, Al Khobar 31952, Pepsi, Cola Road,.Dammam, KSA. +966-013-8873236 Fax: +966-013-8822523 Mobile: +966-55-2255895 Email: dmmuu@bdbiman.com

Delhi, India

Room no. 2250, Abu dhabi, uae +971-02-5757053 Pabx : +971-02-5757500/2673 Fax +971-02-6344664 Mobile : +971-050-6131293 Email: auhkk@bdbiman.com

Delhi (DEL), (GMT+5.30) 320-321 Indra Prakesh Building, Barakhamba Road Cannaught Place, New Delhi-110001 +91-11-41519468 Fax: +91-11-23705481 Mobile: +91- 9811322146 Email deluu@bdbiman.com

Bahrain

Delhi Airport

Bahrain (BAH), (GMT+3) Shop No -08, Building No – 18Delmon International Hotel, Manama Block 315, Road No -357, Kingdom Of Bahrain +973-17212541 Fax: +973-17213426 Mobile: +973-39118140 Email: bahuu@bdbiman.com Akbarua@hotmail.com

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok (BKK), (GMT+7) 163, Ocean Insurance Building 01/17 Floor Unit, 17A, Surawongse Road, Suriyawongse, Bangkok-10500 +66-02-2355556 Fax: +66-(0)22369973 Mobile: +66-(0)898960554 Email: bkkuu@bdbiman.com

Bangkok Airport

Room no – Z-2 007, 2nd floor AOB Building, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand. +66-(0)2-1342940 Fax: +66-(0)2-1342944 Mobile: +66-(0)8199243379 Email: bkkkk@bdbiman.com

Benelux, The Netherlands Beechavenue 104, 1119 PP Schiphol, The Netherlands +31-(0)20 - 65 51 176 Fax:+31-(0)20 - 62 30 151 Biman.ams@aviareps.com Brussels Park Hill, J.E. Mommaertslaan 18 B, 3rd floor 1831 Diegem, Brussels, Belgium +31-(0)2 - 71 20 498 Fax:+32-(0)2 - 72 58 392 Biman.bru@aviareps.com

CIP-02, Level-3, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037, India :+91-11-49638277 Fax: +91-11-49638277 Mobile: +91-9811322147 Residence :+91-11-28533590 Email :delkk@bdbiman.com

Doha (Qatar)

Doha (DOH), (GMT+3), Building No – 35, Souqahmed bin ali 07, Al-tarbiya street, P.O, box – 2738, +974-44413054 Fax: +974-44412000(gsa) Mobile: +974-55529477 Pabx: +974-44413422/117 Residence : +974-44368645 Email dohuu@bdbiman.com

Dubai, UAE

Dubai (DXB), (GMT+4) Al Masraf Tower, 16th Floor, Office #1605, Albaniyas Road, P.O. Box No -1515, Deira, Dubai, UAE + 971-4-220942/205 Office: +971-4-2283767 /205 Fax: + 971-4-2278451 Mobile: + 971-50-5539045 Residence: + 971-4-2576185 Email: dxbuu@bdbiman.com

Dubai International

Airport, Terminal-1, Departure building, Room# 1017, 1049 & 1050 + 971-4-2162895 Fax: + 971-4-2245420 Mobile: + 971-50-5525936 Email: dxbkk@bdbiman.com

Frankfurt c/o AVIAREPS, Kaiserstrasse 77 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany +49 (0) 69 - 770 673 070 Fax: +49 (0) 69 - 770 673 235 SalesBG.Germany@aviareps.com

Hong Kong

Kuwait

(HKG) (GMT+8) (00852), Room no. 214 & 215, F-2, F East, Houston Centre, 63 Mody Road Tsim, Shatsuikowloon, +852-27248464 Fax: +852-27246284 Mobile: +852-94702724 Email:hkguu@bdbiman.com

Kuwait (KWI), (GMT+3), Al-Homaizi Building, Al Soor Street PO Box - 23837, Safat 13099, + 965-22426846/7 Fax: + 965-22439764, + 965-22428671 Mobile: + 965-99813462 Email: bimankwi@yahoo.com, Kwiuu@bdbiman.com

Airport Office Room-6So13, Lebel 6, South Concourse, Pax Terminal- 1, Hong Kong Airport +852-23298036 Fax: +852-23525830 Residence: +852-94702754 Email: hkgkk@bdbiman.com

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Jeddah (JED), (GMT+3) Al-Nakheel Center, Madinah Road P.O Box-13541, Jeddah, KSA +966-2-6652891 Fax: +966-2-6652850 Mobile: +966-501491014 Email: jeduu@bdbiman.com

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia King Abdul Aziz Int’l Airport +966-2-6853194 Fax: +966-2-6853326 Mobile: +966-505319533 Residence: +966-2-6552562 Email: jedkk@bdbiman.com

Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu (KTM), (GMT+5.45) House No- 314, Nagpokhari, Nexal, + 977-01-4434869 Fax: + 977-01-4434869 Mobile: + 977-9851037510 Email: ktmuu@bdbiman.com

Kolkata, India

Paris 122 Champs Elysées 75008 Paris, France +33 (0) 1 53 43 53 38 Fax:+33 (0) 1 53 43 79 19 Biman.France@aviareps.com

London, UK

Riyadh

London (LON), (GMT+0.0) 17 Conduit Street,.London W1S 2B + 44-(0)2076290161, 2076290252, + 2074957478, + 2074957480 Fax: +44 (0) 2076290736 Mobile: +44 (0) 7908117126 Residence :+44(0) 208 5982358 Email: lonuu@bdbiman.com, bimanlondon@btconnect.com

Room no.5900D (5th floor), North East Extension, Terminal - 4, Hounslow, Middlesex Hearthrow Airport TW6 3FB + 44-(0) 208 745 7550 Fax: +44 (0) 208 7456390 Mobile: +44 (0) 7949686823 Residence : +44(0) 208 5738127 Email: lhrkk@bdbiman.com

Cargo And Stores & Purchase Office Stratus House Office Block (1st floor), Bedfont Road, Staines Middlesex TW19 7NH + 44-(0) 1784266116 Fax: +44 (0) 1784266097 Mobile: +44 (0) 7960650342 Email: bimancargo@yahoo.co.uk

N S C B International Airport Kolkata - 700052

Manchester, UK

(KUL), (GMT+8), 13th, Floor Menera Atlan, 161B Jalan Ampang 50450 Kualalumpur, Malaysia. +603-21646131 Fax: +603-21646142 Mobile: +6012-2736676 Email: kuluu@bdbiman.com

Airport Office Lot S10 & S31, Main Terminal Building, KL International Airport Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. +603-87764770 Fax: +603-87873881 Mobile: +6019-3806643 Email: kulkk@bdbiman.com

Riyadh (RUH) (GMT+3) (00966) P.O.Box no. 21076, Riyadh-11475.K.S.A +966-1-4623537, +966-1-4623376 Fax: +966-4623501 Mobile: +966-504246352 Email:ruhuu@bdbiman.com

Airport Office Airport Office

Madrid Eloy Gonzalo 27, 3rd Floor Offices IV and V, 28010 Madrid, Spain +34 - 91 - 458 57 35 Fax: +34 - 91 - 344 17 26 Biman.Spain@aviareps.com

Kualalumpur, Malaysia

Nordics (Sweden) Riddargatan 17 114 57 Stockholm, Sweden +46 - 8 - 55 56 91 56 Fax:+46 - 8 - 24 18 88 Biman.Nordics@aviareps.com

Room No – FF 58, Airport Mall Area + 965-24330863 Fax: + 965-22428671,+ 965-24330863 Mobile: + 965-99367919 Email: kwikk@bdbiman.com

Kuwait International Airport

Kolkata (CCU), (GMT+5.30), 99A, Park Street, Siddha Park, 6th Floor, +91-33-2226-6675 Fax: +91-33-2226-6674 Mobile: +91-9831098639 Email: ccuuu@bdbiman.com

+91-33-25119662 Fax: +91-33-25119662 Mobile: +91-9831098638 Residence: +91-33-25119826 Email: ccukk@bdbiman.com

Fax: +1-212-8084589 Residence: +1-718-526-4146 Email: nycuu@bdbiman.com

Manchester (MAN), (GMT+0.00) Suite – 1B, Portland Building 127-129 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PZ, UK +44-161-2286605/2636 Fax: +44-1612287070 Mobile: +44-7538626645 Residence: + 44-161-9486718 Email: manuu@bdbiman.com

Muscat, Oman (MCT), (GMT+4) Shaikh Al-Mashany Building, 3rd Floor, Opposite of Mosque Qaboos Khamis, Al-Shaqsi Street, PO Box – 1106, Ruwi, PC-112 Sultanate Of Oman. +968-24701128 Fax: +968-24703704 Mobile: +968-99474929 Email: mctuu@bdbiman.com Bimanmct@omantel.net.om

New York, USA New York (NYC), (GMT-5), 747 Third Avenue , 2nd Floor, NY-10017. +1-212-808-4477, +1-212-808-4523 Mobile:+1-917-520-8069,

Head Office : Balaka, Kumitola, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh, Tel: +88-02-8901600, +88-02-8901730-44

King Khaled Int’l Airport Riyadh Riyadh, Kingdom Of Saudia Room No-1565 +966 1 220-0227 (a/p) Fax: +966-1 220-0227 Mobile: +966-50-424-6353 Email: ruhkk@bdbiman.com

Rome, Italy Rome (ROM), (GMT+1) Via Bissolati 54, Roma. +39-06-42884911 Fax: +39-06-42000211 Mobile: +39-3276868970 Email: romuu@bdbiman.com

Singapore Singapore (SIN), (GMT+8) 72 Anson Road, #05-03, Anson House, Singapore 079911 +65-64385220 Fax: +65-64387998 Mobile: +65-91119069 Email: sinuu@bdbiman.com

Airport Office Passenger Terminal Building, #041-49, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal -1, P.O. Box No-23, Singapore 819642 +65-65420067 Fax: +65-65426787 Mobile: +65-96323207 Email: sinkk@bdbiman.com

Toronto, Canada Toronto (YYZ), (GMT-5), 208, Bloor Street, West Suite No -806, PO M5S3B4, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. +1-416-9443381 Fax: +1-416-9448744 Email: nycuu@bdbiman.com

Yangon, Myanmar GSA - Transmarine Logistics Asia Pte Ltd, Room: R-18, 2nd Floor, Centre Point Tower No 65 Corner of Sule Pagoda Road and Merchant Street, Kyuaktada Township +95 1 371867-68, Fax: +95 1 371869 Mobile: +95943029328 Email: saeed.ahmed@transmarinelogistics.com

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Bangladesh fleet

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. Central Engineering Department

Interior Arrangement of Boeing 737-800 (12J+150Y = 162 PAX) Emergency Exit(02nos.)

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit(02nos.)

Entry/ Exit

Interior Arrangement of Boeing 777-300ER (35J+384Y = 419 PAX) Entry/ Entry/ Entry/ Emergency Exit Exit Exit Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Rows 1-28

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Rows 1-52 (Row No. 13 are omitted.)

Interior Arrangement of Boeing 777-200ER (12J+21W+286Y = 319PAX) Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit Rows 1-43 (Rows No. 3-7 are omitted.)

Entry/ Exit

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Interior Arrangement of Q 400 Aircraft S2-AGR Passenger Compartment Y Class 74 Seats Emergency Exit

Service Door

FWD PAX DOOR

AFT PAX DOOR Pitch: 19 X 31”

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fleet Data TECHNICAL DETAILS

AIRCRAFT 777-300ER

777-200ER

737-800

Passengers

35 J + 384 Y

12 J + 21 W + 286 Y

12 J+ 150 Y

Engines (maximum thrust)

GE90-100 (115,300 lbs.)

PW4090 (90,000 lbs.)

CFM56-7 (26,300 lbs.)

Maximum Fuel Capacity

181,300 liters

171,200 liters

26,025 liters

Maximum Takeoff Weight

755,000 lbs

632,499 lbs

70,987 kg

Maximum Range

7,825 NM (14,490 km)

7725NM (14316 km)

5,665 km

Typical Cruise Speed

905 km/h

1000 km/h

828 km/h

Wing span

212 ft. 7 in (64.8 m)

199 ft. 11 in (60.9 m)

112 ft. 7in (34.315 m)

With winglets

n/a

n/a

117 ft. 5 in (35.8 m)

Overall Length

242 ft. 4 in (73.86 m)

209 ft. 1 in (63.7 m)

129 ft. 6 in (39.472 m)

Tail Height

60 ft. 8 in (18.49 m)

60 ft. 8 in (18.49 m)

40 ft. 10.5 in (12.459 m)

Interior Cabin Width

20 ft. 4 in (6.2 m)

20 ft. 4 in (6.2 m)

12 ft. 4 in (3.7592 m)

BASIC DIMENSIONS

Note: Interior arrangement of S2-ADK has shown in figure. ‘W’ refers to Premium Economy Class of Biman and may vary according to routes.

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In-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Nov-Dec 2018 Vol 5 Issue 6

INSIDE EXPLORE THE RICKSHAW ART OF BANGLADESH

CULTURE BANGABANDHU AND BANGLADESH

The mermaid of

Nov - Dec 2018

Bangla Channel First British citizen to cross the 16-km-long channel