Economy
Amazing Places to visit near Dhaka during Eid Vacay
Eid Mubarak to all the Bangladeshi People and people from all the other religion as well. Eid means happiness, Eid means Joy. A time to cherish a moment to enjoy with the friends, families relatives and whoever we choose to.
Every person living in Dhaka has a strong desire to get out of the hustle and bustle of the mechanized city. But leisure is no match for busyness. So Eid holiday brings peace for them.
Instead of going far away, many people look for the address where they can get some leisure in the vicinity. Let’s know about some such places.
Zinda Park
Zinda Park is located in Rupganj of Narayanganj near Purbachal Highway for less time and less cost. You can roam around in nature all day and come back or you can stay at night. There are restaurants inside the park for food as well.
Rose village
Surrounded by greenery and waves of blue water. This tranquil place takes you to a natural world. The green villages around the river look like a picture. You can go to the village across the river. You will see a vast rose garden.
Jol o Jongoler Kabbo
Jol O Jongoler Kabbo is located in Pubail of Gazipur district. The place is ideal if you want to get away from the city life and enjoy the open rural environment. You will get all the facilities including breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner here.
Padma Resort
Those who are looking for the beautiful view of flowers on the banks of the river, they can come here if they want. You can reach within 2 hours from Dhaka by car. Inside the cottages, there are restaurants, river cruises and a large area for sports.
Dream Holiday Park
Dream Holiday Park is a theme park located in Narsingdi near Dhaka. You can visit this place if you want to spend the whole day with family and friends or have a picnic. The resort also has good facilities for overnight stay.
Baliati Palace
Baliati Zamindar Bari is located in Baliati village in Manikganj district. All the grand structures of this Zamindar house will surely amaze you.
Jamuna Resort
Jamuna Resort is located near Jamuna Bridge between Tangail and Sirajganj districts. Apart from tourist accommodation, it has a swimming pool, sports facilities, gym and other facilities.
Bangabandhu Safari Park
Bangabandhu Safari Park is located just 5 km west of Bagher Bazar on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway. The interior of the park is further divided into 5 sections – Core Safari, Safari Kingdom, Biodiversity Park, Extensive Asian Diversity Park and Bangabandhu Square. All the rare scenes can be seen here. If you want, you can visit a piece of the country from abroad.
Nikli Haor
You can visit Nikli Haor in Kishoreganj to get the soft touch of nature. Explore Haor by hiring a boat from the ghat. But it is better to come back at night.
Nakshi Palli
Nakshi Palli is situated on the banks of the Purbachar Balu River. Although many consider it a tourist spot, Nakshi Palli is basically a restaurant. But coming to eat near the natural beauty is quite enjoyable. Moreover, if you have time, you can go around the river by boat.
Mohera Jamider Bari
Among the many places to visit in Tangail, Mohera Jamider Bari is the most beautiful. Inside this house, which has three structures, different kinds of birds are kept in huge cages. Each installation has excellent craftsmanship. Seeing these crafts will fill your mind.
Moinot Ghat
You can easily visit Mini Cox’s Bazar’s famous Moinot Ghat in a short time. Located in Doha upazila, this char will remind you of the seashore. The beautiful view of the sunset here will stick in your eyes for a long time. If you want to go around Padma Hilsa or by boat, you can visit Moinot Ghat.
During the eleventh month of the current fiscal year, the country’s foreign currency reserves have fallen below $19 billion for the first time. After paying off some import bills, the reserves have now stood at $18.26 billion on Sunday.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as of May 8, the total foreign currency reserves of the country were $19.82 billion.
Mohammad Mezbauul Haque, the spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank, informed that through the Asian Clearing Union (ACU), the central bank has paid off import bills totaling $1.63 billion over the past two months.
However, Bangladesh Bank maintains that after paying off the import bills, the foreign currency reserves now stand at $23.71 billion.
According to the Central Bank’s accounts, the reserves were $25.27 billion on May 8.
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the DSE Brokers Association (DBA) have expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her directive to list government companies in the capital market, a move hailed as timely and positive.
The directive was issued during the recent meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) last Thursday.
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hasan Babu, Chairman of DSE, described the directive as a significant step towards enhancing the dynamics of the capital market. He emphasized that besides invigorating the capital market, this move would also attract foreign investment and promote sustainable development.
Despite previous efforts, government institutions had not been listed in the stock exchange, according to a notification issued by the DSE. The Prime Minister’s directive is seen as a pivotal step towards revitalizing and expanding the economy.
Dr. Babu further remarked, “The listing of reputable companies in the capital market, as directed by the Prime Minister, will greatly benefit the country’s economy. It will also enhance investor confidence.”
Similarly, the DBA released a notification applauding the Prime Minister’s directive, terming it as positive and timely for the capital market.
Saiful Islam, President of DBA, expressed optimism about the directive’s potential to accelerate the country’s capital market and overall economy. He pledged support to relevant government departments and regulatory bodies in implementing the directive, ensuring its positive impact on the economy, including the capital market.
India has expressed interest in financing Bangladesh’s Teesta project, announced Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Mahmud stressed the importance of aligning the project with Bangladesh’s needs. He confirmed discussions on the Teesta issue during the meeting. Mahmud also affirmed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s upcoming visit to New Delhi, indicating that the finalization of the date would depend on the formation of the new Indian government following ongoing elections.
Meanwhile, the IMF has approved a $1.15 billion staff-level loan for Bangladesh in its third tranche. Mahmud noted the ongoing elections in India and the subsequent formation of the new government as factors influencing the scheduling of PM Hasina’s visit.
When asked about the sequence of visits to India and China, Mahmud suggested Delhi’s geographical proximity to Bangladesh. Diplomatic sources suggest PM Hasina’s visit to India is planned for early July, following India’s elections.
Pre-election surveys indicate strong prospects for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s re-election. Modi previously congratulated PM Hasina on her electoral victory in January, expressing optimism about strengthening ties between the two nations.
The last bilateral engagement between the prime ministers occurred during the G-20 Leaders Summit in September 2023. Modi is expected to invite South Asian and BIMSTEC leaders to his swearing-in ceremony, fostering regional cooperation.
Addressing border killings, Mahmud emphasized the government’s commitment to ending such incidents and promoting the use of non-lethal weapons by border forces. Discussions also covered enhancing physical and people-to-people connectivity, including cooperation with India to import hydropower from Nepal and Bhutan through India. Mahmud highlighted the need to further ease visa restrictions to strengthen people-to-people relations.
