“Golden Fiber” of Bangladesh

 One of the major agricultural products here is jute, a fiber used in textiles and for making ropes and such. It is sort of similar to hemp, but jute is not a form of Cannabis and is thus much more palatable to the law enforcement types. Jute was Bangladesh’s main export during World War II, but exports decreased dramatically when jute was replaced by synthetic fibers such as nylon. My good friend wikipedia contributes the following:.


.Jute was once the economic engine of the country. Its share of the world export market peaked in the Second World War and the late 1940s at 80%[44] and even in the early 1970s accounted for 70% of its export earnings. However, polypropylene products began to substitute for jute products worldwide and the jute industry started to decline.


 In recent years jute has come back into favor because it is a tough fiber, widely available, and bio-degradable. The price has increased over 100% and the Bangladeshi market is recovering. Below are a few shots of jute in the villages:
I may be wrong, but I’m pretty sure this is a jute field.


Jute out to dry. The soft, stringy part is the outside fibers of the plant, and is the part used for textiles etc. The sticks on the left are the inside of the plant.More of the jute sticks (stalks?) out to dry. Pretty, no? This must be why it’s called the “Golden Fiber” of Bangladesh. These can be woven together to make wall or floor mats, or I was also told they can be processed into a sort of lumber – I imagine it would be end up like particleboard.

Come to Kuakata Beach in Bangladesh

Kuakata Beach is located southwest of Bangladesh. It is the second most famous beaches in the country. It is located some 320 kilometers from the city of Dhaka, the capital city and about 2 kilometers from the village of Lata Chapli. Kuakata beach is 18 km long and 3 km wide. This is the only beach of Bangladesh where you can enjoy both sunrise and sunset. It is the sandy beach of the Bay of Bengal. On the beach there are coconut trees, sand and fantastic opportunities to practice water sports. The name of the beach Kuakata Indians came from two words: KUA and kata, which means drinking water. In the vicinity of the beach are of Buddhist temples Keranipara, Misripara and Amkholapara. Kuakata is also the site of both the Buddhist pilgrim, as the hindues. En the city can find some tourist attractions, eg Buddhist monastery in ruins Paharpuru approximately 376 km, the tropical forests of Sundarbans approximately 127 km, Lalbagh Force approximately 213 km, Baitul Mukarram approximately 215 km, Ahsan Manzil approximately 213 km.

Come to mainamati

Mainamati

Mainamati, an isolated low, dimpled range of hills, dotted with more than 50 ancient Buddhist settlements of the 8th to 12th century A.D. known as Mainamati-Lalmai range are extended through the center of the district of Comilla.Salban Vihara, almost in the middle of the Mainamati Lalmai hill range consists of 115 cells, built around a spacious courtyard with cruciform temple in the centre facing its only gateway complex to the north resembling that, of the Paharpur Monastery.Kutila Mura situated on a flattened hillock, about 5 km. north of Salban Vihara inside the Comilla Cantonment is a picturesque Buddhist establishment. Here three stupas are found side by side representing the Buddhist 'Trinity' or three jewels i.e. the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.Charpatra Mura is an isolated small oblong shrine situated about 2.5-km. northwest of Kutila Mura stupas. The orily approach to the shrine is from the east through a gateway which leads to a spacious hall.The Mainamati site Museum has a rich and varied collection of copper plates, gold and silver coins and 86 bronze objects. Over 150 bronze statues have been recovered mostly from the monastic cells, bronze stupas, stone sculptures and hundreds of terracotta plaques each measuring on an average of 9" high and 8" to 12" wide.Mainamati is only 114 kilometer from Dhaka City and is just a day's Trip by road on way to Chittagong.

Enjoying with Cox’s bazaar sea beach

Cox's Bazar

Miles of golden sands, towering cliffs, surfing waves, rare conch shells, colorful Pagodas, Buddhist Temples and delightful sea-food - all this makes what Cox's Bazar is today , the tourist capital of Bangladesh. The World's longest uninterrupted (120 km.) beach slopes here down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal against the picturesque background of a chain of hills covered with deep green forests. Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive tourist spots in the world. The warm, shark free, waters are good for bathing and swimming & while the sandy beaches offer opportunities for sun-bathing.The beauty of the setting-sun behind the waves of the sea is simply captivating. Locally made cigars and handloom products of the tribal Rakhyne families are good buys.Located at a distance of 152 km. south of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong.Visit to the fascinating picnic spots at Himchari and Teknaf, the Buddhist Temple at Ramu and nearby islands of Sonadia and St. Martin's, Inani Beach and Moheshkhali are certain to become unforgettable experiences for every visitor.

Inani Beach
Inani is within Ukhia Thana, 35 km. to the south of Cox's Bazar. With green hills to the east, the golden beach of Inani casts a music spell on anyone stepping on to its fine golden sands. The clean blue waters of the Bay are ideal for swimming.