Rice is the main food in Bangladesh.

Above 70% people depend on it for living. Bangladesh is now producing about 25 million tons of paddy to feed about 17 crore population. This increased rice production has been possible due to the adoption of modern rice varieties and using technologies to cultivate paddy. Here i am showing the steps of cultivation of rice, methods of growing rice differ in different localities, but in most Asian countries the traditional hand methods of cultivating and harvesting are still practiced. The fields are prepared by plowing by cows or in the modern time plowing by tractor machine. 

The seedlings are started in seedling beds and, after 30 to 50 days, are transplanted by hand to the fields, 

which have been flooded by rain or river water. During the growing season, irrigation is maintained by dike-controlled canals or by hand watering or shallow engine. 

Rice when it is still covered by the brown hull is known as paddy; rice fields are also called paddy fields or rice paddies. 

Before marketing, the rice is threshed to loosen the hulls mainly by flailing, treading, or working in a mortar and winnowed free of chaff by tossing it in the air above a sheet or mat.

Beautiful Dhaka: part 2

Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia with its colorful history and rich cultural traditions. Dhaka is known as the city of mosques. Today this 1353 sq. km. area of this city has become the centre of all commercial, cultural, educational, political activities.

Attractive buildings and Sculptures:

Lalbagh fort

Lalbagh Kella(fort): It was built in 1678 A.D. by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. Outstanding among the monuments of the Lalbagh are the tomb of Pari Bibi , Lalbagh Mosque, Audience Hall and Hammam of Nawab Shaista Khan now housing a museum.

Ahsan Manzil Museum: On the bank of the river Buriganga at Sadarghat the Ahsan Manzil has been renovated and turned into a museum. It was the home of the Nawab of Dhaka, Khwaja Ahsanullah.

Ahsan Monzil

 Mukti Juddha Museum: This museum contains rare photographs of Liberation war and many items used by the freedom fighters during the period of liberation war of Bangladesh.

Curzon Hall: Beautiful architectural building named after Lord Curzon. It is now house of the Science Faculty of Dhaka University. 

Curzon Hall, Dhaka University

Bangabandhu Memorial Museum: The residence of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the bank Dhanmondi Lake has been turned into a musuam.

Attractive places and parks:

Botanical Garden: Built on an area of 205 acres of land at Mirpur and adjacent to Dhaka Zoo. One can have a look at the zoo and the botanical garden in one trip.

Botanical garden

Dhaka Zoo: Colorful and attractive collections of different local and foreign species of animals and birds including the Royal Bengal Tiger are available here.

National Park: Situated at Rejendrapur, 40 km. north of Dhaka city, it has vast recreational facilities for picnic or family tour.

Suhrawardi Uddyan (Garden): The first step of liberation war of Bangladesh was taken from here and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman gave call for liberation war on the 7th March 1971.

Baldha Garden: Located in Wari area of Dhaka city, the garden with its rich collection of plants is one of the most exciting attractions for all.

Sonargaon: About 29 km. away from Dhaka. Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal. A Folk Arts and Crafts Museum has been established there.