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Sajek Valley - সাজেক ভ্যালি / মেঘের উপত্যকায় জীবন Sajek Valley - সাজেক ভ্যালি / মেঘের উপত্যকায় জীবন  is an emerging tourist spot in  Bangladesh  situated among the hills of Kasalong range of mountains in Sajek union,  Baghaichhari Upazila  in  Rangamati District .The valley is 1,800 feet (550 m) above  sea level .Sajek valley is known as the Queen of Hills & Roof of Rangamati. Sajek valley is known for its natural environment, and is surrounded by mountains, dense forest, and grasslands hill tracks. Many small rivers flow through the mountains among which Kachalong and Machalong are notable. On the way to Sajek valley, one has to cross the Mayni range and Mayni river. The road to Sajek has high picks and falls. Source-wikipedia

Sonargaon

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Sonargaon  ( Bengali :  সোনারগাঁও ) is a historic city in central  Bangladesh . It is one of the old capitals of the historic region of  Bengal  and was an administrative center of eastern Bengal. It was also a  port  and trading center. During British colonial rule, merchants built many  Indo-Saracenic   townhouses  in the Panam neighborhood. Sonargaon was central Source:Wikipedia   the  muslin trade in Bengal . Location Narayanganj District ,  Dhaka Division ,  Bangladesh Coordinates 23°38′51″N 90°35′5 2" E

Bagerhat

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Bagerhat Sadar  ( Bengali :  বাগেরহাট সদর ) is an  Upazila  of  Bagerhat District  in the Division of  Khulna ,  Bangladesh .  The municipality was established in 1958. It consists of 9 wards and 31 mahallas. Sixty dome Mosque Location in Bangladesh Coordinates: 22°39.8′N 89°47.5′E Country Bangladesh Division Khulna Division District Bagerhat District Area • Total 272.73 km2 (105.30 sq mi) Population (2011) • Total 266.389 • Density 865/km2 (2,240/sq mi) Time zone UTC+6 (BST) Source: Wikipedia  

Sylhet

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Sylhet  ( Bengali :  সিলেট ), is a  metropolitan city  in northeastern  Bangladesh . It is the administrative seat of  Sylhet Division . The city is located on the right bank of the  Surma River  in northeastern  Bengal . It has a  subtropical  climate and lush highland terrain. The city has a population of more than half a million. Sylhet is one of Bangladesh's most important spiritual and cultural centres. It is one of the most important cities of Bangladesh, after  Dhaka  and  Chittagong  due to its importance to the country's economy. Country   Bangladesh Division Sylhet Division District Sylhet Municipal Board 1867 Sylhet City Corporation 9 April 2001 Metropolitan city 31 March 2009 [2] Government  • Type Mayor–Council  • Body Sylhet City Corporation  •  City Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury ( Bangladesh National Party ) Area  • Urb...

Kuakata

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Kuakata  ( Bengali :  কুয়াকাটা ) is a town known for its panoramic sea beach. It is in southeastern  Bangladesh  and is the number two tourist destination in the country. Kuakata beach is a sandy expanse 18 kilometres (11 mi) long and 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) wide. From the beach one can have an unobstructed view of both sunrise and sunset over the Bay of Bengal. Coordinates: 21°49′16″N 90°07′11″E Country Bangladesh Division Barisal Division District Patuakhali District Upazila Kalapara Time zone UTC+6 (BST) Source:Wikipedia