Bihanga Nov Dec 2014

In-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Nov - Dec 2014 Vol 2 Issue 2

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Places to usher in the new year

Tiger Land

Main attraction in the Sunderbans

Mystical mandalay

foodies paradise

The last royal capital of Myanmar is home to several pagodas and monasteries

We bring you some of the mouth-watering dishes you must try in Bangladesh

CEO

letter

Catering to the needs of ‘esteemed’ passengers A M Mosaddique Ahmed Managing Director & CEO (Biman Bangladesh Airlines)

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Dear Friends,

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Thank

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you for your continued support. I have every reason to believe that you are enjoying your journey with us as we see a surge in our passenger numbers which again inspires us to dream even bigger.

We would conclude our biggest annual event of Hajj by the time this issue of our in-flight magazine reaches you. It took us two months’ of diligent work to complete the mammoth task for transporting some 50,000 plus pilgrims to and from the Holy land, a responsibility that we have been shouldering since 1973 as a matter of pride and honour.

London is one of our main destinations. We have increased the number of weekly flights from three to four to improve passenger convenience. I have other good news for our valued passengers.

In order to improve domestic connectivity, Biman is procuring two Turbo prop aircraft, we are resuming a fullblown domestic operation, hopefully before Christmas. With the help of two lease-hold turbo-props, Dhaka would be connected to domestic points as usual. We would be happy to cater to this long-felt need of millions of our loyal discerning passengers.

Please keep an eye for this upbeat event.

November to January — the best time to visit pristine, placid, panoramic Bangladesh, and during the time I would like to invite you to make a trip to Bangladesh. The weather couldn’t be better; plenty of sun and fun, the festive verve is everywhere. The nature puts on her best embellishment. Visitors from all over the globe, flock in the Sunderbans and other places of interests.

We take pride in our famous sea-beach of Cox’s Bazar, the magnificent beach itself is a source for nascent oxygen.

The hospitality of the quaint villagers is legendary. Plenty of professional tour operators and travel agents would make your journey a memorable one. Come home to a home away from home.

Please leave a note about how we are doing, on the ground or in the air and please send us your suggestions.

I hope to see you soon. Keep reading and enjoy!

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We have increased our weekly flights to London from three to four

nov - dec 2014

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CONTENTS

In-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Nov - Dec 2014 Vol 2 Issue 2

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Tiger Land

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Main attraction in the Sunderbans

Places To usher in The neW year

Mystical Mandalay

foodies paradise

The last royal capital of Myanmar is home to several pagodas and monasteries

We bring you some of the mouth-watering dishes you must try in Bangladesh

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A joyful experience

Nicknamed the city of joy, Kolkata is a daily festival of human existence and a fabulous place to soak into the Bengali culture and your love for food

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nov - dec 2014

Mystical Mandalay The last royal capital of Myanmar is home to several pagodas and monasteries.

No wonder, the city is often referred to as the centre of Myanmarese culture

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New Year’s Eve

Where do you plan to be when the clock strikes midnight on December 31? We bring you the best places across the world to usher in 2015 with fun and excitement

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land of the tiger

The possibility of seeing a tiger in the wild will always be the main attraction in the forest of Sundarbans.

Yet, there is so much more

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culture 46 Song of Harvest/

dmj †Zvjvi Mvb As the wind of autumn enchants the villages of Bangladesh, it’s the time to synch with the Saari song

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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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50 Landmarks of value/

66 Your travel checklist/

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Muslim caliphs and early

Suchitra Sen's birthplace,

rulers showed keen interest

Pabna is one of the

in building and maintaining

vivid districts in North

historical monuments

Bengal with a bounty of

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natural stunners

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leisure 56 Flavours of Bangladesh/

72 Riot of colours & smiles/nvwm I i‡Oi njøv Serene and unspoilt places

evsjv‡`‡ki hZ ¯^v`

of Bangladesh can help you

We bring you some

escape the madness and

mouth-watering dishes

hectic city life of craziness

of Bangladesh

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regular 60 Journey of wheels/

PvKvq PvKvq hvÎv Heritage Transport Museum is an auto lovers’ paradise with over 60 antique cars on display

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02. MD & CEO Note GgwW-wmBIÕi K_v 08. Biman News ågY Z_¨ 70. Tarot fwel¨ØvYx 76. Biman Offices wegvb Kvh©vjq 77. Fleet Guide wegvbeni wb‡`©wkKv 78. Routes iæU

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adventure

CULTURE

LEISURE

people

UPDATE

Sky Update Updates and facilities to make flying a pleasure

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines has recently acquired two COBUS 2700s as part of their service improvement at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

These buses are manufactured in Germany and powered by Mercedes Benz engine and have a transport capacity of up to 77 passengers (13 seating).

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Designed specifically to move large groups of airline passengers over relatively short distances, today, COBUS can be seen at nearly every airport worldwide. Its advantages are due to a smaller turning circle and a suitable length for high maneuverability in the busy ramp area.

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AMENITY KITS FOR CHILDREN

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has introduced on-board stationery for children, such as colouring books, pencils from June 2014 and dolls from August 2014 as part of service improvements.

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advance seat reservation To make room for an ever-increasing number of passengers, Biman has introduced Advance Seat Reservation (ASR) to help passengers choose their preferred seat in the airlines while they book their tickets. It is a part of the carrier’s commitment to provide customers with the highest standards of comfort and reliability.

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In-Flight Services

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Biman has designed all menus to reflect the fresh, innovative cuisine of Bangladeshi culture with Western flare. 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.

Lunch Menu Garden salad with freshly picked seasonal vegetables.

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Main Course

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Chicken curry served with most unique fragrant rice from the nation’s own harvest, assorted seasonal vegetable sauteed, garnished with lemon and green chilli.

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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 vegetable sauteed, garnished with green chilli, butter-naan (in tandoor).

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Dessert

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Caramel custard garnished with canned peach.

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

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Effective January 1st, Biman has introduced new menus on all flights. Featuring selected dishes created by renowned English-Bangladesh Chef Tommy Miah these changes will upgrade and improve the meal standards in both Economy and Business Class. We're especially excited about our long-haul Business Class where we are launching a full 4 course menu that includes new starters, 4 choices of main course and a new cheese tray as well as a dessert trolley. wegvb Zvi me KÕUv bZzb d¬vB‡U bZzb Lvevi ZvwjKv ms‡hvRb K‡i‡Q, hv c‡njv Rvbyqvwi †_‡K Kvh©Ki n‡e| L¨vZbvgv Bs‡iR-evsjv‡`wk †kd Uwg wgqvi ˆZwi K‡qKwU wbe©vwPZ Lvevi cwi‡ek‡bi gva¨‡g BK‡bvwg I weR‡bm K¬v‡mi Lvev‡ii ¸YMZ gvb nvjbvMv` I DbœZZi Kivi ga¨ w`‡qB GB cwieZ©b m~wPZ n‡e| Avgiv we‡kl K‡i Avgv‡`i `xN© hvÎvi weR‡bm K¬v‡mi Rb¨ †ewk DÏxwcZ, †hLv‡b 4wU bZzb Lv`¨ZvwjKv Pvjy Ki‡Z hvw”Q; Gi g‡a¨ i‡q‡Q bZzb ÷vU©vi, 4wU †gBb †Kvm© I GKwU bZzb wPR Uªwji m‡½ GKwU †WRvU© Uªwj| 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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Called the world’s longest running motoring celebration, the Veteran Car Run takes place on the first Sunday of every November and commemorates the Emancipation Run of 14 November 1896. This year the race is celebrating the 118th anniversary of the very first run.

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festival Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Hong Kong will kick off its Wine & Dine Festival with the celebrated four-day opening party (October 30-November 2) at The New Central Harbourfront, featuring great wine, good food, live entertainment and spectacular city views.

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Soccer Beach Soccer

Confirming Dubai as a top- class hotspot for football on the beach, Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup 2014 welcomes the best teams from each continent with the UAE as the hosts. The fourth edition, taking place from November 4-8, will offer exciting contest along with food and beverages and day-long entertainment for the whole family.

This time it will be held at the Jumeirah Beach, Umm Sequim.

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road show Lord Mayor’s Show

From vibrant samba dancing to military marching bands, the legendary Lord Mayor’s Show offers a host of entertainment as it winds its way through the heart of London. It dates back to 1215, when King John granted a charter allowing the citizens of London to elect their own mayor. Every year since, Mayor of London travels from the City of London to Westminster. It will take place on November 8.

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business SIAL Middle East With a 37% increase in visitors at the 2013 edition, SIAL Middle East has cemented its position as the genuine event for the food and beverage industry in the region. The last edition attracted over 17,000 attendees in three days to meet more than 700 exhibitors from 52 countries. This year the event will take place from November 24-26 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, UAE.

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music Shreya Ghoshal Live Shreya Ghoshal is a renowned Indian playback singer synonomous with Bollywood. Having sung numerous songs in a variety of Indian languages, Shreya has created a name for herself in Bollywood at the young age of 30.

She will be performing at the Dubai World Trade Centre on November 28. Don’t miss out on a fantastic night of Indian music.

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Entertainment Parachuting Championship

This is the fifth edition of the parachute championships and the categories included in the competition are accuracy landing, formation skydiving, canopy formation, canopy piloting and artistic events. All categories are open for both men and women and visitors are welcome to the show. It will take place at Skydive Dubai from November 26-December 7.

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winterfest Hong Kong WinterFest

Selected by CNN as one of the Top 10 places to spend Christmas, Hong Kong celebrates the holiday season with its colourful WinterFest.

A joyful spirit reigns supreme as buildings around the iconic Victoria Harbour are decked out in fantastic seasonal illuminations and the whole city glows with a happy ambience.

Attractions like Disneyland, Ocean Park, Ngong Ping 360 and Madame Tussauds all host fun Christmas events. It will take place from December 5 to January 1.

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DIFF is one of the most prestigious and glamorous events on the Dubai events calendar. Happening from December 10-17, it is a celebration of Arab and international cinema and filmmakers attracting film buffs from around the world to Dubai. DIFF’s 2013 edition showcased 174 films from 57 countries, including 70 world premieres, and over 100 films from the Arab world.

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racing Volvo Ocean Race Abu Dhabi will be hosting the third 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race stopover from mid-December 2014 until January 3. The fleet will be arriving from Cape Town, South Africa, after travelling for around three weeks, covering more than 6,000 nautical miles. The In-Port Race takes place on January 2, with the fleet departing for China the following day.

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celebration Victory Day There are certain days in a nation’s history that are celebrated with mixed emotions. On this day, December 16, Bangladesh will pay homage to the martyrs, to the many unknown and unrecognised men and women who laid down their lives to see the end of oppression and neglect, to allow the people of the country to be the masters of their destiny, to be the captain of their own ship.

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festival Christmas in London London acquires a special sparkle around Christmas time. The weather is frosty, the Christmas lights are twinkling and shoppers line the streets. The centrepiece of London’s Christmas spectacle is the giant pine tree – a gift to London from the people of Norway – which is beautifully adorned and set up in Trafalgar Square each year.

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Mandalay The last royal capital of Myanmar is home to several pagodas and monasteries. No wonder, the city is often referred to as the centre of Myanmarese culture By: B i n o d M i l i

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something about Mandalay. Hot, busy and not outwardly beautiful, the second-largest city of Myanmar immediately strikes a chord with those looking for 'inner peace'.

For, amid the central grid of lacklustre concrete ordinariness lurk many pagodas, churches, temples and mosques.

Some of them are impressive in their architectural style and construction.

Some of them inspire royalty. But almost all of them offer tourists a spiritual, if not enlightening, experience.

Myanmar is often called the 'land of pagodas'. That said, Mandalay alone has over 700 pagodas. Myanmar's tryst with pagodas is to be expected as Theravada Buddhism is the predominant religion in the country, with about 89%

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Temple Hopping: The sheer abundance of religious sites in the city may give you ‘temple fatigue’,but never a dull moment

Kuthodaw Pagoda contains the ‘world’s largest book’. Located at Mandalay Hill, it was built during the reign of King Mindon

21 of the population practising it.

The graceful tapering shape of a pagoda painted white or gilded to a shining gold is a basic part of any Myanmarese landscape.

Still there's plenty of fascination to be found delving into a range of craft workshops and arts performances. Here's a quick tour of the prominent structures dotting Mandalay as well as places that would fascinate you to visit the place again and again.

Kuthodaw Pagoda: Kuthodaw Pagoda contains the 'world's largest book'. It lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill and was built during the reign of King Mindon (1852-1878). The stupa itself, which is gilded above its terraces, is 188 feet (57m) high, and is modelled after the Shwezigon Pagoda at Nyaung-U near Bagan. In the grounds of the pagoda are 729 kyauksa gu or stoneinscription caves, each containing a marble slab inscribed on both sides with a page of text from the Tipitaka, the entire Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism. Visitors to the pagoda can pay obeisance to the Buddha image, and enjoy sweet recreation beneath the sweet-smelling, cool, shady trees in the premises.

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Shwenandaw Monastery: The monastery is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths, which adorn its walls and roofs. The monastery is built in the traditional Myanmarese architectural style.

Shwenandaw Monastery is the single remaining major original structure of the original Royal Palace today. This is one of the few points in Mandalay that sells and requires a Mandalay Archaeological Zone ticket for $10. It’s required to visit a number of sites in and around Mandalay, including Sagaing, Amarapura and Inwa.

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Moat & Fortress Walls: Viewable only from the outside, a 230-feetwide moat and well over 4 miles of

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There are daily local express from Yangon to Mandalay and many other parts of the country. Pickups and vans are also available to travel around Mandalay.

Motorbikes can be seen everywhere in Mandalay, which can be a very convenient mode to roam in local places. They can be rented almost everywhere in Mandalay.

Mandalay has a new Yadanarbon Central Railway Station in downtown area. It is a seven-storey complex, including two floors devoted to a hotel.

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crenellated 26-feet-high walls form a vast square around the site of the former Mandalay fortress/ citadel. Reconstructed in the original 1857 style, the walls are punctuated at regular intervals with gate towers topped by pyramidal creations of fancifully carved woodwork.

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Mandalay Hill: Mandalay Hill is known for its abundance of pagodas and monasteries and has been a major pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists for nearly two centuries. At the top of the hill is the Sutaungpyei (literally wish-fulfilling) Pagoda. A panoramic view of Mandalay from the top of the hill alone makes it

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Fast facts

Unlike most other countries, Myanmar has good exchange rates at its international airports.

Unless you are knowledgeable about gems, be wary of buying them in Myanmar.

November to January are the most comfortable months for travel.

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Rich, tasty Cuisine

Must-try meals in Mandalay

Salad Tea Leaf Salad The tart leaves are eaten on their own, typically as dessert, but they’re also served in the form of lephet thoke, a salad of pickled tea leaves.

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Spicy Shan-Style Rice Called nga htamin (fish rice), the dish combines rice cooked with turmeric, and has a topping of flakes of freshwater fish and garlic oil

Street Deep-Fried Stuff Majority of snacks — samosas, spring rolls, savory fritters — are deep-fried. Noodle dishes are topped with akyaw, crispy garnishes.

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worthwhile to attempt a climb up its stairways.

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Shopping sojourn: Taking a break from the touristy destinations, visitors can utilise their time in the city with a variety of shopping options.

The new Mandalay Zaycho is the main market place in the city. You can get almost anything from there. Things to shop are acheik (Mandalay silk longyi), cotton clothing, hto moat (greasy cakes), laphet (pickled tea leaves), kadipar slippers (velvet slippers), silverware, lacquerware, jewellery, gems and more.

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experience Nicknamed the city of joy, Kolkata is a daily festival of human existence

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The incredible Victoria Memorial is a vast, beautifully proportioned monument made of white marble. It opened in 1921 and conceived by Lord Curzon

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Dakshineshwar Temple’s compound, apart from the nine-spired main temple, contains a large courtyard surrounding the temple, with rooms along the boundary walls

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Belur Math is a religious centre and the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, inspired by 19th-century sage Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. The 40-acre campus of the Belur Math on the banks of the Ganges includes temples dedicated to Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda

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The Writers’ Building, the secretariat building of the state government of West Bengal, originally served as the office for writers of the British East India Company

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New Market, also known as Hogg’s Market, is Kolkata’s oldest and most well known market. It’s got over 2,000 stalls

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Kolkata is known for its famous street food. They are affordable and tasty

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The Howrah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River. The bridge does not have nuts and bolts, but was formed by riveting the whole structure. It consumed 26,500 tons of steel, out of which 23,000 tons of high-tensile alloy steel were supplied by Tata Steel

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Fish and rice is one of the most consumed meal in Kolkata

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There are numerous sweets shops in Kolkata, with everyone serving the most famous sweet ‘Kolkatar Rosogolla’

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Aquatica, which sprawls across 17 acres, serves as one of the largest parks across whole of eastern India Hooghly River in West Bengal

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Located at a distance of about 100 kilometres from Kolkata, Sunderbans is most famously known for the Royal Bengal Tiger

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The Eden Gardens is the second largest cricket stadium in India by seating capacity, and is one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world

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Where to celebrate

New Year’s Eve We bring you the best places in five destinations across the world to usher in 2015 with fun and excitement By: A bhiraj Chakraborty

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When

the clock strikes midnight on December 31, where do you plan to be? Whether you’re visiting New York City to watch the ball drop or plan to enjoy fireworks in London or sing and dance in one of the beaches in Rio de Janerio, be sure you ring in the new year the right away. As the time approaches to plan your outing this New Year's Eve, we bring you few destinations to usher in 2015 with fun and excitement.

New York City

The big ball descending in Times Square is watched by a million people in the flesh, and a billion more in TV screens. Star-studded performances, pyrotechnics and myriad bars and clubs in close proximity make this a big party.

If you are looking for something different, the NYRR Midnight Run is a good option. Held in Central Park, it includes festivities in and around the Bandshell — DJ dancing, a costume contest and parade and plenty of general merriment — that lead up to a four-mile unscored run that begins at the stroke of midnight., marking the beginning of fireworks display.

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The many New Year’s Eve cruises also offer a lot to celebrate the New Year. Whether you’re looking for an elegant evening aboard a yacht in formal attire, a New Year’s Eve booze cruise or even a familyfriendly affair, NYE cruises will fit the bill.

London

London's New Year’s Day Parade offers a show where 10,000 participants from 20 countries perform.

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London’s fireworks are one of the most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations in the world. Last year over 5,00,000 people attended the event. The display can be experienced from both the north of the Thames and the Victoria Embankment. This year, for the first time, the fireworks display is to be limited to a viewing area of 1,00,000 ticketed spectators, with each ticket costing £10.

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Another place is the New Year’s Day Parade. It offers a show where 10,000 participants from 20 countries take part. The shows include acrobats, dancers, floats twirl and clowns, all of whom march with drum beats for a 2.2-mile route that begins at the Ritz Hotel and ends at the Big Ben.

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If you are not amongst those who wish to welcome the New Year with

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The Victoria Harbour is the prime attraction in Hong Kong, which experiences thousands of visitors on the New Year's Eve a countdown, then visit the numerous bars, pubs and clubs all over the city.

These cosy places offer drinks to keep yourself warm in the cold nights and enjoy with your friends and family away from the noise and crowd.

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Hong Kong

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The Victoria Harbour is the prime attraction in Hong Kong, which experiences thousands of visitors.

Another popular location is the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre. The firework displayed here lasts for 10 minutes. They begin from the barges of the harbour and both sides of the sky scrapper.

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Just like the Sydney Harbour, the Hong Kong Harbour also offers unique opportunity to celebrate the New Year. Hong Kong Harbour Cruise offers special packages exclusively during the New Year’s Eve. Book in advance for better placed.

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If you are not satisfied with the fireworks, then visit the Hung Hom Bypass. This is another area that accommodates hundreds of visitors and welcomes the New Year with extravagant celebration. For live concert and music, Tsim Sha Tsui is the best place to go. Many of the viewers’ reach this location to view the fireworks of the HK Exhibition and Convention Centre.

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Burj al Arab is one of the most popular destinations for many. You can have the complete view of the NYE fireworks from the rooftop of Pullman Mall or from the rooftop of the Sanabel, a popular restaurant in Dubai.

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If you want to enjoy the entire firework without spending much, then book a place in Sunset or Kite Beach.

Downtown Dubai celebrates New Year with a rich repertoire of cultural events, celebration, procession and music. It begins with a musical performance followed by dances choreographed by famous dancers.

The shows prioritise three important elements — fire, water and light — with a projection that is 200-m long.

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Another popular location is Burj Khalifa, where one can experience a wonderful firework display. Be careful as this part of Dubai experience huge traffic congestion immediately after the celebration.

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Rio de Janeiro

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As something memorable, a New Year’s Eve beach party in Brazil is hard to beat. Be it beautiful people, fireworks, a carnival atmosphere, or the setting on the most famous beaches of the world, you have all the ingredients needed to celebrate one of the most incredible experiences of your life.

Copacabana Beach is the epicentre of the action, where celebration officially starts at 8 pm when live music shows from Brazilian samba to rock bands get the crowd in the mood. It is customary to wear white in Rio on New Year’s Eve — said to bring you luck for the New Year.

This is not the end. There are other smaller festivities in other locations too. You can visit the Ipanema beach and more recently Barra and Flamengo beach. The fireworks in Flamengo last over 20 minutes and is attracted by over 4,00,000 people every year.

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grapes welcome

Onion on doors

Morning bells

Spaniards eat a grape with each of the 12 chimes of the midnight countdown while making a wish.

The tradition dates back to 1895 with some savvy vine farmers.

In Greece it's believed that hanging an onion on your door is a symbol of rebirth in the new year. The following morning, parents tap their children on the head with the onion.

On New Year's Eve in Japan, Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times to welcome Toshigami, New Year's God. They also clean their homes and send thank-you cards.

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The main attraction, sea is just so walking distance from premise, you can even enjoy the breeze from your balcony anytime. Also the other historical attractions like 100ft Buddha statue, few monasteries of ancient times, even pristine nature of so long, all are nearby. With a brigade of hand-picked chefs and service personnel, with modern facilities, this hotel is not just a hotel, but your another home away from your home.

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Tiger, tiger,

burning bright The possibility of seeing a tiger in the wild will always be the main attraction in the Sunderbans. Yet, there is so much more

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Mirgamari River is gentle with just a hint of an outbound current. Our boat glides through the water sending chevrons of ripples to each of the opposing banks. The air is warm and humid, with only a hint of a breeze. Standing on the foredeck, with binoculars focussed, I watch the Sunderbans drifting by as I have done so many times before. Nipa palms line the banks, alternating with mangroves, their green foliage reflected in the river. A kingfisher stretches its blue wings and swoops from a branch to the Mirgamari, returning to its perch with a small fish in its flattened beak. A pair of Gangetic dolphins arc into view ahead of the boat, as if escorting it downstream. Scanning the treetops, I see a white egret watching for prey from on high. A sea eagle launches itself into flight while a troop of monkeys, invisible but noisy, chatter about us as we pass.

The Sunderbans, meaning ‘beautiful forest’, covers close to one million hectares spread across the Ganges River delta in south-western Bangladesh and south-east Bengal in India. While much of the Sunderbans is forest, an impressive 1,75,000 hectares on the Bangladesh side of the border are waterways, such as rivers, creeks and canals.

On land and in the rivers there is a veritable menagerie of wildlife, with well over 300 species

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We, a handful of adventurers from Bangladesh, Canada and Europe, boarded our boat at Mongla. We are travelling through the forest as far as the Bay of Bengal with the hope of seeing as many native species as possible. Top of the wish list, of course, is the tiger. They are rarely seen, but I have been fortunate in the past.

During the course of many visits I have been surprised by occasional tigers on the river banks; I have found their tracks deep in the forest and, on one noteworthy occasion, met a full-grown male swimming across the river in front of my boat.

The rare possibility of seeing a tiger in the wild will always be the main attraction for visitors to the Sunderbans. Yet, there is so much more. Although it is possible to cruise the waterways for days without encountering other people, these rivers and the dense forest are busy with workers.

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of birds, 60 species of reptiles and 50 different mammals. Most are predators. The sea eagle, with its impressive wingspan of more than two metres, dominates the skies.

The prehistoric estuarine crocodile rules the rivers, but the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger is the undisputed emperor of the forest.

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On land and rivers there are well over 300 species of birds, 60 species of reptiles and 50 mammals. Most are predators

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Tourist boats cruising through a narrow waterway

Fishermen work their nets in twos and threes, sometimes assisted by trained otters. They take varieties of fish, plus shrimps, prawns and mud-crabs; wood-cutters fell trees, which are loaded on barges and taken to port by river sailors. Other workers cut Nipa for roofthatching purposes, or harvest Sungrass for the same use. Between the beginning of April and mid-June, honey gatherers extract honey and beeswax from large natural hives.

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The forest is never still. A day and a night spent on the tiger watchtower at the southern end of Jawtoli meadow close to the Bay of Bengal proves the truth of that statement. Spotted deer and wild boar roam the grasslands and surrounding woods. Rhesus macaques swing through the trees. Colourful birds and insects live out their short life-cycles and, just occasionally, when one hopes but least expects it, a Royal Bengal Tiger steps into the sunlight for a second or two.

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For me, just being on a boat drifting through the waterways and watching the never-ending activity is an experience I’m happy to repeat over and over again.

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It’s home to around 400 Royal Bengal tigers, the largest single population of tigers in the world.

The dry season, November to April, is the most popular season for visiting the Sunderbans.

A boat trip into the heart of this land often ranks as the No 1 highlight of a trip to Bangladesh.

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Song of Harvest As the wind of autumn enchants the villages of Bangladesh, it’s the time to synch with the Saari song By: Faisal Abdullah

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Oh sailor let’s go to the village of my soul-mate Let’s go to my soul-mate.

Heiaho Heiaho Heiaho My boat sailing through the wind oh brother!

Sailing through the wind Let’s go to the village of my soul-mate.

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song is an ancient folksong of Bengal. It is also called ‘worksong’, because its rhythm and beat share an inseparable relationship with work. Earlier, Saari songs were the songs of boatmen, however, now it has become hugely popular among the farmers of rural Bangladesh during harvest time.

The song has a special place in the hearts of the hardworking farming community as it generates strength and enthusiasm among them. It is an inspiration of labour along with a rhythmic touch of folk music. And it is deeply related to work or labour.

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The first form of Saari song can be found in the Padmapuran written by the medieval poet Bijay Gupta.

There the word ‘Saari’ is used as synonym for ‘Sangeet’ (song in Bengali). Following that, the song was highly encouraged at boat-racing events, initiated by the naval force of Mughal emperor.

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The Saari song is mainly sung by men in a group and in a particular rhythm and melody. However, there is no obligation for females to attend. There is a main vocalist

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called ‘Boyati’. Others just follow his lead. They are called ‘Dohar’. The song continues as the melody of Boyati and Dohar get synched with each other.

The main attraction of the Saari song is its rhythm.

So whatever work carries a rhythm, Saari is synched perfectly with those. Few examples are sailing boat, harvesting, cutting trees etc. Even at the time of building roof, Saari songs are sung. As rice is harvested during this period in Bangladesh, you can hear the rhythm of Saari while walking through the rice fields there.

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Though the main purpose of the Saari song is to instil confidence and relieve the labour of work, it is also a good form of entertainment. Villagers even make gatherings to listen to the Saari songs being sung by the rural farmers as the theme of Saari songs are folk culture, love and knowledge about God. Comedy and at times, serious, dhol, mondira, kortal etc are played while singing the Saari song.

Resembling the work, different versions of Saari songs are sung. While cultivation, farmers sing, “Oh kala, thy heart is full of sorrow/I cannot be happy/ when I am in love with you.” Whereas, jute farmers sing, “the currents under the bamboo/water flowing rapidly/oh dear friend/lets go and harvest the jute.”

Though Saari songs are usually sung in this season while harvesting crops, you can definitely hear the rhythm at other nook and crannies at all time in Bangladesh. Be it the riverside, swamp area or the farming land, its music revolves around every area. The East and lowland area are called the land of Saari. Beside these places, Saari songs are also popular in Dhaka, Sylhet, Mymensing, Faridpur, Pabna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Jessore, Khulna and Barishal.

Though a number of traditions have lost over time, Saari still survives among the heart of farmers, instilling confidence and soothing the pain of labourers.

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Classical forms of the sub-continent occupy a dominant position in Bangladeshi dance.

Drama is also one of the important means of recreation here. There are two kinds of theatres -jatra and theatre Music can he divided into three distinct categories -classical, folk and modern.

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Ka’ba in Mecca is the most sacred mosque in the world.

Masjid al-Nabwi, the mosque of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) comes next to the Ka’ba The Dome of the Rock, also known as Qubbat as-Sakhrah in Arabic, is the most notable Muslim site in Jerusalem.

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The Quran called historical Islamic monuments as ‘symbols of Allah’ (22:32).

Therefore, Muslim caliphs and early rulers in the Arabia showed keen interest in building and maintaining historical monuments. Right in the early era of Islam, Muslims had built monuments of very fine architectural styles inspired by the former Sassanid and Byzantine models. They were of both secular and religious fashion.

Various Muslim rulers have built historically remarkable and magnificent monuments all across the world. From the early eighth

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century through at least the end of the 15th century, they established many buildings marking an event, commemorating a person or carrying significance to a group as a way to remember their shared history. Today, most of the modern Muslim monuments are influenced by the age-old structures found in Egypt, Rome, Byzantine, Iraq, Persia and other lands.

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On top of the Islamic monuments is the Ka’ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

It is the most sacred mosque in the world to which Muslims turn their faces in their five daily prayers. They believe it was built

by Prophet Abraham around a black stone. According to Islamic tradition, Ka’ba is the first place that was created on earth.

Masjid al-Nabwi, the mosque of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) comes next to the Ka’ba. It is situated in Medina, also known as ‘city of the Prophet’, in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. At present, Medina has an estimated population of 6,00,000 dwellers in it. The first mosque of Islam, Masjid al-Quba or the Quba Mosque is also located in Medina.

The third most significant Islamic place, both in history and religion, is Jerusalem, to which Muslims initially turned their faces while praying. Muslims show great veneration to this city because there are two highly significant Islamic sites in Jerusalem: the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The Dome of the Rock, also known as Qubbat as-Sakhrah in Arabic, is the most notable Muslim site in Jerusalem. Much like the Ka’ba, it is built over a sacred stone. This stone carries historical relevance and religious significance to both Muslims and Jews. There is so

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Few other renowned structures

Bangladesh Shait-Gumbad Mosque

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior

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much in history about the old town of Jerusalem.

By being the most sacred place on earth for Christians, Jews and the third holiest for Muslims after Mecca and Medina, it’s a big monumental place in Semitic faiths.

Among the most visited sites in Jerusalem are the Western Wall, Temple Mount with the Dome of Rock and the church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Besides, there are numerous wonderfully strange sites that are half hidden. You may try to find out where the last supper took place, the birth place of Virgin Mary or the Ethiopian Monastery Deir-Sultan. No matter what faith you profess or even you believe in none, Jerusalem will captivate your heart.

To any of the Muslim monuments, you can go as a traveller and just spend some days and suck up the atmosphere. You will get inner solace, historical insights, religious acumen and myriad cultural perceptions in addition to changing traditional influences.

Take Jerusalem for instance. You will see a lot of fascinating sites and scenes over there. You would be delighted to see how vendors charm hordes of tourists and strangely outfitted teenage soldiers come out rushing through the narrow lanes.

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The Sixty Dome Mosque, more commonly known as Shait Gambuj Mosque, is the largest in Bangladesh from the Sultanate period

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India Jama Masjid Jama Masjid is the principal mosque of India commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1650.

Jerusalem Al-Aqsa Mosque Al-Aqsa Mosque, also known as Al-Aqsa and Bayt al-Muqaddas, is the third holiest site in Islam and is located in the Old City of Jerusalem.

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The aroma of food breathes music in the hearts of Bengalis. Here are some mouth-watering dishes that will keep you coming back By: Abhishek Chakraborty

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The

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When it comes to Bangladeshi cuisine, it’s unique in its abundant use of fish and its employment of a wide variety of fiery pastes made from ground roots, spices and chilies. Bangladeshi cooking is a culinary art form that has been passed down the generations. It is a tantalising blend of wonderful and fragrant spices that will keep you coming back for more. We bring you five must-try dishes once you are in Bangladesh.

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Steamed Hilsa

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In Bangladesh, there is no substitute for Steamed Hilsa or locally called

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Bhapa Ilish. This dish is a gravy prepared with mustard seeds paste and usually served with rice. A preparation of Ilish usually doesn’t require much of spices as the aroma of the fish itself is enough to make the dish exquisite.

What makes Steamed Hilsa a favourite among Bengalis is the way it is prepared -- the easiest and most flavourful Hilsa preparation. The steam cooking process keeps the aroma of all the ingredients intact and the mustard paste and green chillies nicely balance all the sour, sweet and spicy taste.

Kacchi Biryani

Biryani is the king of every food in Bangladesh. Be it a family get together, or a birthday party, this is a must have food.

In Kacchi Biryani, raw marinated meat is layered with raw rice before being cooked together. Cooked typically with goat meat, or with lamb, potatoes are often added before adding the rice layer. A boiled egg and mixed salad often accompanies the dish.

If you come to Dhaka and do not taste biryani from any of the famous restaurants, you’ll miss half of the food culture of Bangladesh.

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The sound of Bhapa Chingri breathes music in the hearts of Bengalis. Steaming is an honoured way to cook fish in Bangladesh; spice coated, packed, sealed and cooked while you hold your breath, waiting for that first whiff of the exhilarating aroma.

Bhapa is steamed and in most steamed fish curries there is mustard

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Fish Fishy food The most common types of fish eaten in Bangladesh are rohu, katla, magur, hilsa and chingri, with panta ilish the most relished one.

and also mustard oil. This is a quintessential dish, made with mix of mustard, and poppy seed paste, slender hot chili peppers and a generous drizzle of mustard oil.

Beef Tehari

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Tehari is an authentic Bangladeshi aromatic rice that packs a pleasant punch contributed by green chilies and curried beef. There are many versions of tehari, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, in South Asia. However, Bangladeshi tehari is predominantly a rice dish that is always made with beef. Authentic old Dhaka tehari is cooked with mustard oil.

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The difference between biryani and tehari lies in the cooking method. For Biryani, rice, meat and potatoes are cooked separately and then layered during cooking, while tehari is cooked with oil and the cooked beef is added to rice and mixed together while cooking.

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A special dish among Bangladeshis, in ‘paturi’ the fish is wrapped in banana leaves and roasted along with spices and served with steamed rice. It takes out the sweet flavour of the fish and balances with the pungency of mustard sauce. This traditional fish recipe comes alive with the sharp flavour of mustard fused with the aroma of banana leaves.

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Main Rice & Curry Main course comprises of rice and flatbreads, like luchi, porota, roti, etc.

Curried dishes of chicken, fish, beef are prepared as accompaniments.

Sweets Misti Mookh The favourite sweets and desserts are roshogolla, sandesh, rosh malai, phirni and malapua, typically served during festivals and special occasions.

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good news for vintage car lovers. A first in India, over 60 antique vehicles are on display under one roof at the transport museum in Manesar, a 30-minute drive from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Called the Heritage Transport Museum, it is an auto lovers’ paradise — a comprehensive study of not only cars but almost everything associated with wheels.

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The result of over 20 meticulous years of collection, restoration and maintenance of artefacts that many would dismiss as mere pieces of junk, it was auto-enthusiast Tarun Thakral’s brain that this museum came into being. Even the concept of a museum took over three years to take shape, owing to issues ranging from funds to people’s mindsets.

But today, the result is out there for everyone to see, and enjoy. From a seven-seater, 90-litre 1934 Buick to a 1932 Chevrolet Sedan and a toy cart of 1500 BC, to a Dilip-Chhabria-modified 1985 “convertible” Gypsy, the museum

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takes visitors on a roller-coaster ride.

Besides these, a bus, a compartment of an antique train, a chopper and bullock and horse carts are also on display.

Prized possessions

The experience begins with an exhibit that showcases the evolution of the wheel. Placed alongside the exhibit is a bird with wheels in place of wings— dating back to 3,500 BC from the Indus Valley Civilisation—the oldest artefact of the museum.

To break the monotony, the museum has been designed in such a way that the contents of a majority of galleries can be changed at regular intervals. The trust behind the museum aims to rotate its exhibits every two to three months.

Now that the winter is in, they are planning a series of outdoor activities, especially for the younger generation.

The Maharaja of Ayodhya’s car is one of Thakral’s prized possessions, which he bought for about Rs 2 lakh from an auction. His other favourites include a 1938 Ford Convertible, a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible and a 1932

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(Clockwise from top) Buick Series 90 Limousine Car - 1935; 1962 Dodge dart station wagon; 1954 Fiat 1100 Sedan; museum exterior

The response to the museum is tremendous, with weekends becoming one of the favourites among family groups Chevrolet Phaeton, which, incidentally, was also his first collectible.

Coming up next are cars used in James Bond movies. “The James Bond car collection is booked until end 2015. We continue to be in talks with the organisers for firm dates for their display at Heritage Transport Museum for a minimum period of six months. The dates are still not finalised,” adds Thakral.

Overwhelming response

The response to the museum is tremendous, with weekends becoming the favourite among family groups. “The weekdays see students from schools visiting the museum. These student groups range from 50 to 300 students at a time,” says Thakral.

The museum is also featured in international tour operators’ itinerary and they have had a few of these tourist groups already. “The main movement of these groups is from October until March. The group sizes have been from 50 persons upwards,” adds Thakral. On

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(Clockwise from left) Piper Cub J3c 1943; lambretta scooter; 1947 Chevrolet Woodie Stationwagon; Hindustan Motors section with Ambassador cars on display

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an average, they have over 200 visitors over the weekends.

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“We have already catered to tourists from the UK, France and Germany. Since the process of getting into the international tourists itineraries takes over six months, we are on these brochures and are getting 3-4 groups per week,” adds Thakral.

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Oldest artefact

Maharaja’s car

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A bird with wheels in place of wings—dating back to 3,500 BC from the Indus Valley Civilisation— the oldest artefact of the museum.

The Maharaja of Ayodhya’s car is one of Tarun Thakral’s prized possessions, which he bought for about Rs 2 lakh from an auction.

Bollywood section having a DilipChabaria modified 1985 gypsy that was driven by Shah Rrukh Khan in the movie Dil to Pagal Hai.

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Planning a travel abroad, these early measures can make your journey pleasant and trouble free By: Em m a Cro s by

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66 Planning ahead

Preparing for your travel is an easy task once you have decided your destination and have a fair idea of your itinerary. Planning ahead ensures that all of your documents are up to date. Make arrangements necessary to accommodate certain needs for your trip. Biman Airlines offers baggage information and how to upgrade your seat to Business Class or opt for the empty seat zone, giving you the needed privacy.

It also provides useful tips on any changes that you may need to make before your travel as well as an idea of how to pack for your destination to avoid unnecessary airport charges.

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Documentation

Apart from a passport, some countries require additional documents like a visitor’s visa or visa waiver for regular travel. One example is the United States, where citizens of a VWP (Visa Waiver Program) designated country are eligible for visa waivers. This programme includes several major European countries.

Otherwise, renewing a passport or applying for a visitor’s visa is mandatory. Visitors who plan on driving should also check if the country they are travelling to requires an International Driving Permit.

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Health checkup

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People suffering from any medical condition should check that their location is close to medical facilities.

According to compareni.com, there are a range of policies available, which customers can choose from to best suit their requirements. It is essential to read the small print in these cases; Third Year Abroad lists some useful tips to make sure that the policy answers the appropriate needs and specifies the circumstances under which they are valid.

Many countries also require vaccinations before entering. Travel safety expert World Nomad recommends the minimum number of vaccines as well as for serious illnesses such as rabies and Japanese encephalitis. As the list varies depending on the country you are visiting, so it’s necessary that you check the respective country’s health guide.

Take these vaccinations in advance to give them time to settle and recover from any potential reaction.

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Travellers on medication may require proof of prescription or a written note from their doctor. The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers suggests checking the kind of documentation required and how much medication is permitted for travel in the destination country. There can be extreme penalties for not carrying the appropriate documentation.

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Cool gadgets

Whether you want a smartphone, camera, or headphone, there are brand new options to choose from By: Arch a na

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The latest headphone by Sony — MDRAS200 — has been designed keeping in mind sports enthusiasts. Built for extreme sporting activities, it has adjustable ear loops and 13.5-mm dynamic type drivers.

What makes it ideal for an active lifestyle is its water resistant housing, which prevents sweat and water from leaking in. It is available in trendy orange and blue colours.

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A lot has been written about iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, both positive and negative.

However, the question is what makes the latest phone from Apple different from the others? The iPhone 5, 5s and 5c have screens measuring 4 inches diagonally. The iPhone 6 boosts that to 4.7 inches, while the iPhone 6 Plus is at 5.5 inches. Yet, the new phones are thinner than the previous models. Apple gets rid of glass in the back in favour of an allaluminum body with curved edges. And they make good use of the larger screens. Those with poorer eyesight can choose a ‘zoom’ option so that everything gets blown up to fill the extra space.

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Firefox smartphone

Mozilla, a pioneer in Web platforms, recently introduced the Firefox operating system for smartphones in Bangladesh, in cooperation with Grameenphone and device partner Symphony. Customers of Bondhu, Grameenphone’s youth offer, will be able to enjoy range of benefits on Firefox OS, including 20MB of free Internet per day.

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Developed by researchers in China, iGaze lets wearers interact with the world in various ways. It contains an eye-tracking camera that calculates where the wearer is looking, and transmits it to all the nearby internet-connected devices, such as stereos and TVs, via Wi-Fi. The devices within the field of view reply with a beep played through the headset.

One for the travellers

SanDisk Corporation’s 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory card is for the ones who require the most advanced gear available for shooting 4K ultra high definition (3840x2160p) video, full HD video (1920x1080)1 and high-speed burst mode photography.

Touted as the world’s highest capacity SD card, it enables professionals to reliably store more content on a single card. So next time when you are shooting a tiger catching its prey, don’t forget to carry this on your bag.

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Complete Solution

Apple is expected to launch its first major new product, the iWatch, early next year.

According to various media reports across the world, the iWatch will focus heavily on health and fitness monitoring. For example, it will track your steps, hydration, heart rate and other vitals. The iWatch is also said to have a screen that’ll display notifications from your phone. It will come in three variants — Standard, Sport and Gold edition.

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Tarot predictions for November-December 2014 by Manisha Koushik

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Aries (‡glivwk)

Taurus (e…livwk)

Gemini (wg_ybivwk)

A business trip will prove fruitful in bagging a lucrative deal. You may spend more than your budget in setting up a new house, but it will be worth it. Some might get selected for something prestigious.

Lucky colour: Baby Pink; Lucky number: 1

Fun and gaiety is in store as you start mingling in your social circle. Increased earning and perks may give a boost to those in private sector. An old ailment disappears laying a path to perfect health.

Lucky colour: Violet; Lucky number: 17

Repayment for something you have purchased may assume importance at this juncture and prompt you to cut corners. You will be able to get your ideas implemented at work and make your mark.

Lucky colour: Dark Blue; Lucky number: 22

GKwU †jvfbxq Pzw³ ev•ew›` Ki‡Z GKwU evwYwR¨K wUªc †ek djcÖm~ n‡e| GKwU bZzb evwo ¸wQ‡q wb‡Z ev‡R‡Ui †P‡q nq‡Zv LvwbKUv †ewk LiP Ki‡Z n‡e Avcbv‡K, Z‡e GUv Kv‡R Avm‡e cy‡ivcywi| Kv‡iv Kv‡iv Kcv‡j †ek `vwg wKQzB RyU‡Z hv‡”Q| ïf is: †ewe wcsK; ïf msL¨v: 1

mvgvwRK mv‡K©‡j wb‡R‡K hZUv wgwk‡q w`‡Z _vK‡eb ZZB Lyj‡Z _vK‡e gRv Avi d~wZ©| hviv †emiKvwi PvKwi Ki‡Q Zv‡`i‡K GKwU eomo av°v †`‡e ewa©Z Avq I AvZ¥wek¦vm| cyi‡bv GKwU †ivM †m‡i hvIqvi gva¨‡g Avcwb Luy‡R cv‡eb wbLuyZ ¯^v‡¯’¨i iv¯Ív| ïf is: †e¸bx; ïf msL¨v: 17

wKQz GKUv wK‡bwQ‡jb, hvi g~j¨ cwi‡kva KivUv GB gyn‡~ Z© G‡m ¸iæZ¡cY~ © †VK‡e| G‡Z kU©Kv‡Ui †cQ‡b QzU‡Z n‡Z cv‡i Avcbv‡K| Zv Qvov Kv‡Ri †ÿ‡Î Avcwb Avcbvi AvBwWqv¸‡jvi ev¯Íevqb NUv‡Z cvi‡eb Ges wb‡Ri GKwU D‡jøL‡hvM¨ Qvc †i‡L cvi‡eb| ïf is: Mvp bxj; ïf msL¨v: 22

Cancer (KK©Uivwk)

Leo (wmsnivwk)

Virgo (Kb¨vivwk)

Your help to someone on the social front will be much appreciated. A job at work left pending may have to be taken up again in a hurry. Monetary help may be needed to finance your dream project.

Lucky colour: Light Blue; Lucky number: 4

You will have the money to set up something new on the business front. Precautions taken for a lifestyle disease will be adequate and keep you good physically. Remain extra careful on the road.

Lucky colour: Saffron; Lucky number: 18

Family will be supportive and help you achieve your aim. Those looking for love won’t have far to seek!

You may mix business with pleasure and have fun.

Be cautious in a property deal before signing.

Lucky colour: Light Yellow; Lucky number: 1

mvgvwRK A½‡b KvD‡K DcKvi Ki‡j Zvi Rb¨ †ek cÖkswmZ n‡eb| Awd‡m †d‡j ivLv †Kv‡bv KvR nq‡Zv Avevi Zvovû‡ov K‡i †kl Ki‡Z n‡e| ¯^‡cœi †Kv‡bv cÖK‡í A_©vqb Ki‡Z `iKvi n‡Z cv‡i Avw_©K mvnv‡h¨i| ïf is: D¾¡j bxj; ïf msL¨v: 4

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Manisha Koushik is an astrologer, Tarot Card reader, Numerologist, Vastu & Feng Shui consultant.

libra (Zyjvivwk)

scorpio (e…wðKivwk)

sagittarius (abyivwk)

Enjoy your heart out in a social event that you may be invited over for. An old flame is slated to enter your life and brighten the romantic front. A decision to go on a trip will prove most exciting.

Lucky colour: Yellow; Lucky number: 3

Visiting a family member out of town or overseas would prove to be a memorable one. You may be compelled to go on an official trip, but will end up enjoying it! Watch out for your finances.

Lucky colour: Orange; Lucky number: 11

You are likely to bask in the glory of an achievement on the professional front. Financially, things start improving. Maintain a balanced diet, and avoid fatigue in a long trip.

Lucky colour: Blue; Lucky number: 22

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Capricorn (gKiivwk)

Aquarius (Ky¤i ¢ vwk)

Pisces (gxbivwk)

Someone may ask for financial help; give only if you can. Plans to throw a surprise party to a colleague or friend may have to be shelved for the time being. Give a sympathetic ear to your lover.

Lucky colour: Lavender; Lucky number: 17

Taking possession of a new property is on the cards. Improvement in health is indicated.

Academics can take up a lot of your time. Don’t take any risk on the road, especially while driving.

Lucky colour: Dark Blue; Lucky number: 4

Praise is in store for you on the professional front.

Guidance from someone will prove to be godsend.

Those indulging in speculation or betting may hit it rich. A short vacation may be planned.

Lucky colour: Blue; Lucky number: 22

†KD Avcbvi Kv‡Q Avw_©K mvnvh¨ PvB‡Z cv‡i; mvg_©¨ _vK‡jB †Kej Zv‡K w`b| KwjM ev †Kv‡bv eÜzi Rb¨ mvicÖvBR cvwU©i wPšÍvUv AvcvZZ wKQz mg‡qi Rb¨ Zz‡j ivLyb| fvjevmvi gvbylwUi cÖwZ m`q KY©cvZ Kiæb| ïf is: j¨v‡fÛvi; ïf msL¨v: 17

Kv‡W© bZzb m¤úwË †hvM †`Lv hv‡”Q| hv‡`i kixi fvj hv‡”Q bv Zv‡`i ¯^v‡¯’¨i DbœwZI wb‡`©k Ki‡Q| cov‡kvbvq Avcbvi h‡_ó cwigv‡Y mgq †h‡Z cv‡i| mo‡K †Kv‡bv SzuwK †b‡eb bv, we‡kl K‡i hLb Mvwo Pvjv‡eb| ïf is: Mvp bxj; ïf msL¨v: 4

†ckv`vwi‡Z¡i w`K †_‡K Avcbvi Rb¨ A‡cÿv Ki‡Q cÖksmv| Ck¦i †cÖwiZ `~‡Zi g‡ZvB †KD GKRb wb‡`©kbv †`‡e Avcbv‡K| hviv Abygvb I evwR aivq wbgw¾Z Av‡Qb, Zviv eo `vb gvi‡Z cv‡ib| GKwU †QvULvU QzwU KvUv‡bvi cwiKíbvI n‡q †h‡Z cv‡i Gi g‡a¨| ïf is: bxj; ïf msL¨v: 22

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Serene and unspoilt places, beaches and villages in Bangladesh can help you escape the madness and hectic city life of craziness By: Yasmin Choudhury

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Every

time I get on a Biman flight, I cannot stop myself from staring at the cabin crew. Admit that like me, you cannot keep your eyes off them, though my interest is purely aesthetic. I will often wave them over just to ask how they keep their saris so gracefully adorned and wrapped around. Then as we chat, I am greeted with the same beautiful Bangladeshi smile, which I see again and again.

Having flown many global airlines, I can say it with utmost guarantee that it is the national airlines of the developing nations that I find most thrilling. And so it is with a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. Where can I expect to be greeted with a riot of colours and smiles?

As my fellow passengers and I settle into our seats to watch in-flight TV, a quick glance often shows me the colours of Bangladesh. The religious programmes to films to second and third generation young ones, all are united by one factor. They are ready to immerse themselves into a melting pot of a destination where 160 million Bangladeshi people live, squeezed into a land mass almost the same size as England and Wales.

Founding Lovedesh

A British-born woman of Bangladeshi heritage, I am the founder of

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Lovedesh, a British philanthropic brand that works hand in hand with my British charity ‘Amcariza Foundation’.

The sole purpose of Lovedesh is to bring the focus back on to Bangladesh and turn it into one of the finest tourist destinations of the world. Many people are ignorant about the stunning resorts, beaches and destinations that do exist in Bangladesh.

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promoted by Lovedesh from my base in London.

New heights

Recently, I brought British newspaper The Guardian to visit Bangladesh. And I would like to thank Biman Bangladesh Airlines for making this happen as they gave me the free tickets. And like me, the journalists from The Guardian too fell in love with the country. Once you know where to go and who to go with, it is a destination so stunning.

Today I can proudly shout from the rooftops to anyone who will listen about all the good stuff about Bangladesh. I know this because I have travelled alone for many years. I have lived there too. People need to know you can have a jolly good belly laugh with the 160 million or so folks, who tell me jokes, offer me food and warm hospitality and tell me their idea of love is to feed me to the fullest. Can you get that in London, New York or Paris? No is my answer.

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Kuwait

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Airport Office Room-6So13, Lebel 6, South

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Airport Office

Airport Office

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N S C B International Airport Kolkata - 700052

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

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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

Biman

Bangladesh fleet

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. Central Engineering Department

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

Entry/ Exit

Interior Arrangement of Boeing 737-800 (12J+150Y = 162 PAX)

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit(02nos.)

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit(02nos.)

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

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Rows 1-28

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

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit Rows 1-43

Entry/ Exit

(Rows No. 3-7 are omitted.)

Interior Arrangement of Airbus A310 (27J+198Y = 225 PAX) Entry/ Emergency Entry/ Exit Exit Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit Rows 1-34

Entry/ Exit

S2-ADK = Rows 1-34 (Rows No. 5, 6, 7, 13 are omitted) S2-ADF = Rows 1-36 (Rows No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 are omitted)

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fleet Data TECHNICAL DETAILS

AIRCRAFT 777-300ER

777-200ER

A310-300

737-800

Passengers

35 J + 384 Y

12 J + 21 W + 286 Y

25 J +196 Y

12 J+ 150 Y

Engines (maximum thrust)

GE90-100 (115,300 lbs.)

PW4090 (90,000 lbs.)

PW4000 (56,000 lbs.)

CFM56-7 (26,300 lbs.)

Maximum Fuel Capacity

181,300 liters

171,200 liters

61,630 liters

26,025 liters

Maximum Takeoff Weight

755,000 lbs

632,499 lbs

361,600 lbs

70,987 kg

Maximum Range

7,825 NM (14,490 km)

7725NM (14316 km)

9,600 km

5,665 km

Typical Cruise Speed

905 km/h

1000 km/h

850 km/h

828 km/h

Wing span

212 ft. 7 in (64.8 m)

199 ft. 11 in (60.9 m)

144 ft. 0.4 in (43.9m)

112 ft. 7in (34.315 m)

With winglets

n/a

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)

153 ft. 0.9 in (46.66 m)

129 ft. 6 in (39.472 m)

Tail Height

60 ft. 8 in (18.49 m)

60 ft. 8 in (18.49 m)

51 ft. 10 in (15.81 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)

18 ft. 6 in (5.64 m)

12 ft. 4 in (3.7592 m)

BASIC DIMENSIONS

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 Growth Of Knit (%)

: 1.6 Million : 45% : 6.3% : 174 Billion Bdt

 Employment Generation

 Female Empowerment

 Poverty Reduction

 Insurance

 Other Short Courses: Garments Consumption & Costing, Waste Identification Techniques To Reduce Waste & Improve Productivity (Through VSM & Process Mapping), Quality Management System, Material Management & Purchasing Planning For Improved Productions, Environmental Health &Safety Management System In RMG, Techniques Of Dealing With Compliance Audit Of Buyers, Banking, Customs & Shipping Procedures For Export Import & Business Development, Incentive & Custom Procedure for Factory etc.

 C ertificate & Diploma Courses Considering Sector Demand: Apparel Merchandising, Textile Testing & Lab Management, Industrial Engineering &Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning &Supply Chain Management, Social Compliance & CSR Issues.

Head Office : Press Club Building (1st & 3rd Floor), 233/1 Bangabandhu Road, Narayanganj-1400, Bangladesh. Phone : 88-02-7641857, 7640535, 7641295; Fax: 88-02-7630609 Dhaka Office : Planners Tower (4th Floor) 13/A, Sonargaon Road, Banglamotor, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. Phone : 88-02-8620377, 9672257, 8622703, 9670498; Fax: 88-02-9673337 Chittagong Office : Chamber House (4th Floor) 38, Agrabad C/A, Chittagong-4100, Bangladesh. Phone: 031-2514342; Fax: 031-2514345 E-Mail : info@bkmea.com Log on to : www.bkmea.com

BKMEA was established in 1996 as a National Trade Body to represent solely the Knitwear Sector of Bangladesh. BKMEA’s Mission is to Promote and Enhance Knitwear Sector’s Competitiveness, Productivity and Profitability in The Global Market through Support Services to more than 1900 Members. Capacity Building of The Sector and Networking with all Stakeholders is another key commitment of BKMEA. BKMEA is contributing to Employment Generation, Involving Women in the Formal Sector, Increased Substantial Export Earnings, Women Empowerment, Reduction Child Labor, Gender Equality, Health & Nutrition, Diminishing Child Marriage etc. through knitwear export to across the globe. Our motto is to stay afloat in the international competition & Markets with chic, elegant & quality products. We invite buyers/importers of the world to visit our factories & gauge our standards.

Working today to Shine Tomorrow

 Forward & Backward Linkage : 2120 Million Bdt

 Shipping & Logistics Industry : $ 157 Million

: 7.00 (approx.)

 Share In Gdp (%)

 Share In National Export (%) : 39.93

 Share In Apparel Export (%) : 49.20

 Market expansion, Research & Development, Policy Support & Capacity Development.

: $12.05 Billion (2013-14 Fy)

 Knitwear Export

 Factory Based Consultancy Services Focusing To Enhance Skill Of Existing Manpower &Improve Factory Condition: Lean Management System Implementation, Industrial Engineering Department Set-Up & Re-Engineering, Factory Layout Design & Re-Engineering, Fabric Optimization & Cutting Technology, Social Compliance Implementation Process, Fire Safety Training etc.

BKMEA’s Productivity Improvement Campaign

Contribution of Bangladesh Knitwear Sector

WITH THE BEST COMPLIMENT OF BKMEA