2.  1) To promote the welfare of the people of
South Asia and to improve their quality of
life;
 2) To accelerate economic growth, social
progress and cultural development in the
region and to provide all individuals the
opportunity to live in dignity and to realize
their full potential;
 3) To promote and strengthen collective
self-reliance among the countries of South
Asia;
 4) To contribute to mutual trust,
understanding and appreciation of one
another's problems;
 5) To promote active collaboration and

3.  •Bangladesh
 •India
 •Pakistan
 •Sri Lanka
 •Nepal
 •Maldives
 •Bhutan
 •Afghanistan

6.  Lord Curzon, Viceroy
of India laid its
foundation stone in
1904.
 One of the best
examples of Dhaka's
architecture.
 It is a happy blend of
European and Mughal
elements.

7.  Lalbagh Fort or
Fort Aurangabad, an
incomplete Mughal
palace fortress at
Dhaka.
 The construction of
the fort was
commenced in 1678
AD by prince
Muhammad Azam

8.  Ahsan Manzil situated at
Kumartoli of Dhaka on
the bank of the
Buriganga.
 It was the residential
palace and the kachari
of the nawabs of Dhaka.
 Abdul Ghani built the
palace during 1859 and
completed in 1872.

9.  Ruplal House an imposing
early 19th century mansion
located on the northern bank
of the Buriganga, in the
Farashganj locality of old
Dhaka.
 Two affluent merchant
brothers named Ruplal Das
and Raghunath build it in
1840.

10.  Nimtali Palace was built
towards the end of the
Mughal rule in Dhaka as
a residence of the Naib-
Nazim.
 Lord Clive got it build
for the residence of Naib-
Nazim in 1765-66

13.  The production of
pottery is one of the
most ancient arts.
 The earliest specimens of
pottery are those of the
Northern Black Polished
Ware. This pottery
spread into Bangladesh
from the north later
than fourth century B. C.

14.  Shatranji, a variety of
handloom carpet which is
the heritage of Rangpur
and the country.
 Shatranji earned renown
with new designs and
weaving techniques

15.  The advent of Bengali New
Year is gaily observed
throughout the country. The
Day (mid-April) is a public
holiday. Most colorful daylong
gatherings along with
arrangement of cultural
program and traditional Panta
at Ramna Park, Dhaka is a
special feature of Pahela
Baishakh. Tournaments, boat
races etc. are held in cities and
villages amidst great jubilation.
Many fairs are held in Dhaka
and other towns and villages.

16.  Eid-e-Miladunnabi is the birth
and death day of Prophet
Muhammad (s). He was born
and died the same day on
12th Rabiul Awal (Lunar
Month). The day is national
holiday, national flag is flown
atop public and private
houses and special food is
served in orphanages,
hospitals and jails. At night
important public buildings are
illuminated and milad mahfils
are held.

17. Although there are 38 different languages of
Bangladesh, Bengali is by far the most widely spoken
language in the country – an estimated 98% of the
population can speak it, and it enjoys the status of
official language and the lingua franca of the nation.
Arabic text is widely used in education. English is also
widely used, especially in urban areas.
That says I love you in Bangla. Ami tomakey bhalobashey.