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  2. Architecture of Bangladesh - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of Bangladesh has a long history and is rooted in Bangladesh's culture, religion and history. [2] It has evolved over centuries and assimilated influences from social, religious and exotic communities. The architecture of Bangladesh bears a remarkable impact on the lifestyle, tradition and cultural life of Bangladeshi people ...

  3. Category : Religious buildings and structures in Bangladesh

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    Lists of religious buildings and structures in Bangladesh (1 C, 5 P) B. Buddhist monasteries in Bangladesh (11 P) Buddhist temples in Bangladesh (3 P) C.

  4. Somapura Mahavihara - Wikipedia

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    A number of monasteries grew up during the Pāla period in ancient India in the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, comprising Bengal and Magadha.According to Tibetan sources, five great Mahaviharas (universities) stood out: Vikramashila, the premier university of the era; Nalanda, past its prime but still illustrious; Somapura Mahavihara; Odantapurā; and Jaggadala. [2]

  5. Architecture of Bengal - Wikipedia

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    Ramachandra Temple, Guptipara. The architecture of Bengal, which comprises the modern country of Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, Assam's Barak Valley and eastern part of Bihar and Jharkhand, has a long and rich history, blending indigenous elements from the Indian subcontinent, with influences from different parts of the world.

  6. List of World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh - Wikipedia

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    Bangladesh accepted the convention on 3 August 1983, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. [3] There are three World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh, and a further seven on the tentative list. [3] The first two sites listed were the Mosque City of Bagerhat and the Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, in 1985. Both ...

  7. List of fishes of Bangladesh - Wikipedia

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    Bangladesh is a country with thousands of rivers and ponds, and is notable as a fish-loving nation, acquiring the name machh-e bhat-e Bangali (which means, "Bengali by fish and rice"). [1] [2] [3] Ilish is the national fish of the country, and contributes 13% of country's total fish production. Fish are both caught from the wild and farmed in ...

  8. Hatirjheel - Wikipedia

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    Since congested buildings permeate most of Dhaka, leaving few open places for people to feel the fresh air, Hatirjheel attracts city dwellers with its abundant fresh air. Bus and water taxi services are available for transport within the area. At night, lights of different hues illuminate the entire Hatirjheel, especially on the bridges.

  9. Indigenous architecture - Wikipedia

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    The marae is still wāhi tapu, a 'sacred place' which carries cultural meaning. They included buildings such as wharepaku (toilets) and whare ora (health centres). Meeting houses were still one large space with a porch and one door and window in front. In the 1980s marae began to be built in prisons, schools and universities. Notable projects ...