National Heritage Foundation of Bangladesh

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National Heritage Foundation of Bangladesh is a civil society group in Bangladesh. [1] [2] [3] Led by Rizwan Bin Farouq, convener of the foundation, it was formed in 2007.

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Bangladesh Country in South Asia

Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. While the country is the 92nd-largest in land area, spanning 147,570 square kilometres (56,980 sq mi), it is the world's 8th-most populous with nearly 163 million people, making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the west, north, and east, Myanmar to the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal to the south. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's economic, political and cultural hub. Chittagong, the largest sea port, is the second largest city. The dominant geographic feature is the Ganges delta, which empties into the Bay of Bengal the combined waters of several river systems, including the Brahmaputra and the Ganges, with numerous criss-crossing rivers and inland waterways. Highlands with evergreen forests cover the northeastern and southeastern regions. The seacoast features the longest natural sea beach and most of the world's largest mangrove forest. The country's biodiversity includes a vast array of plants and wildlife, including the endangered Bengal tiger, the national animal.

The aim of the group is to promote and preserve Bangladeshi culture and heritage. The foundation identified a number of sites across the country that require special attention for preservation and protection. [1] [2] It also wanted to add ten more Bangladeshi sites to the World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO, of which Bangladesh has three – the Sundarbans, Somapura Mahavihara at Paharpur and the Sixty Pillar Mosque at Bagerhat. [1] [2] The sites identified by the foundation include Kantaji Temple, Mahasthangarh, Ahsan Manjil, Sitakunda and Madhabkunda waterfall, among others. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Tania Sharmeen, Heritage Foundation starts journey, Weekly Holiday, 2007-10-26; Retrieved: 2008-01-06
  2. 1 2 3 National Heritage Foundation launched, The Independent, 2008-01-06; Retrieved: 2008-01-06
  3. ↑ Staff Correspondent, Stop war against humanity, The Daily Star, 2008-01-06; Retrieved: 2008-01-06
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