National symbols of Bangladesh

It is probably unimaginable to reflect the suffering that the people of East Pakistan went through to win for themselves one of the most fundamental rights of mankind - Freedom of Speech. People in East Pakistan were restricted by the Central Pakistani government to only use Urdu as their medium of instruction and the official language, and give up their own beloved language, Bangla. Foregoing the language that was central to their ethnological identity was a very unpleasant option for the constituents of the Eastern wing of Pakistan. The Central government demanded that Urdu be the state language for the entire Pakistan, as Urdu was the dominant language in the western part. The general populace of the Eastern part of Pakistan was not ready to embrace Urdu and learn a new language in order to facilitate this forced imposition by the government. Instead of complying, the determined citizens of East Pakistan wanted to defy the odds and protested to retain their mother tongue. A group of students and political activists of University of Dhaka and Dhaka Medical College decided to protest against the oppression meted out to the Bangla-speaking population. They initiated a movement and demanded that Bangla be given equal status as Urdu, and for both to be enshrined as the state languages of Pakistan. The police fired upon the youths and made them the martyrs who epitomized the value of self-determination; their sacrifice set a new precedent for the country to demand their Freedom of Speech. This brutal atrocity took place on 21 February, 1952.

The original fortification wall on the south has five bastions at regular intervals, and the western wall has two. Among the seven bastions, the biggest one is near the main southern gate at the back of the stable, which occupies the area to the west of the gateway. The bastion has an underground tunnel. Among the five bastions of the southern fortification, the central one is single-storeyed, while the rest are double-storeyed structures. The central one contains an underground room with verandahs on three sides, and it can be approached either from the riverside or from its roof. The double-storeyed bastion at the southwestern corner of the fort is possibly a Hawakhana, with a water reservoir on its roof.

Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in the village of Churulia in the Burdwan District of Bengal (now located in the Indian state of West Bengal).He was born in a Muslim family who is second of three sons and a daughter, Nazrul's father Kazi Fakeer Ahmed was the imam and caretaker of the local

mosque and mausoleum. Nazrul's mother was Zaheda Khatun. Nazrul had two brothers, Kazi Shahebjan and Kazi Ali Hussain, and a sister, Umme Kulsum. Nicknamed Dukhu Mia (Sad Man), Nazrul began attending the maktab — the local religious school run by the mosque — where he studied the Qur'an and other scriptures, Islamic philosophy and theology. His family was devastated with the death of his father in 1908. At the young age of ten, Nazrul began working in his father's place as a caretaker to support his family, as well as assisting teachers in school. He later became the muezzin at the mosque, delivering the Athan and calling the people for prayer.

The natural beauty of Bangladesh look like very beautiful place of the world

Bangladesh is a small country but this country has many beauty full thing in country,Sunder bane is one of them,There are many things here,Bangladesh is queen of the world

Bangladesh contains greater biodiversity than that of many countries taken together. Indeed few countries in the world can match its rich and varied flora and fauna which are not only aunique biological phenomenon but are also a great natural resource of the country.

Bangladeshis are historically descendants of various races and nationalities. An Austro-Asian race first inhabited this region followed by Dravidians and Aryans. There was also an influx of the Mongolians from Tibet and Mayanmar. The Arab Muslims started coming here in the early ninth century AD. Persians, Armenians, Turks, Afghans and lastly the Mughals came in quick succession.

As per the census of 1991 Bangladesh has a population of 111.5 million with an average density of 755 people per sq. km. It is the second largest Muslim country. Traditionally a land of communal harmony, followers of other religions enjoy full freedom of worship. The economy is mainly agrarian. Recently there is a spurt in industrialisation with the utilisation of country's available natural resources and manpower. Trade and commerce are increasing and widening. Bangladesh is a repository of rich cultural heritage and tradition.

Long colonial exploitation has largely denuded Bangladesh of its past affluence and wealth. Independence has, however, opened new vistas of prospects and opportunities. In the final analysis, Bangladesh is a land made splendid by natural grace - a veritable mosaic in

green, verdant and boisterous, with its dedicated and creative people adding color and vibrancy to it.

The landscape of Bangladesh, as if, looks like a magical tapestry in green woven intricately by nature. Across the tropic of cancer it lies in the north-eastern part of South Asia between latitudes km criss-crossed by a network of several major rivers, their numerous tributaries and canals forming a lace of interconnecting channels. In fact, Bangladesh is the largest riverine delta in the world. The extensive river systems are fundamental to the country's economy and the people's way of life. Its low flat alluvial deltaic plains present an enchanting vista of vast verdant green fields sweeping the horizon. Bangladesh has some of the world's most fertile agricultural lands accounting for abundant growth of various crops. The north-eastern and south-eastern parts of the country are dotted with small hills and ridges, their average elevations being 244m and 610m respectively. The highest peak Keokradong in the south-east end of Bandarban district 1230 meters above the sea level. Thus with its variegated topographical features Bangladesh appears like a vibrant motif splashed with enchanting beauty and serenity