Bangladesh became one of the last large nation states in 1971 when it seceded from Pakistan. But geologists estimate that the area has been inhabited for over four thousand years based on archeological finds in the country. With this long history, the people and culture of the country is unique and rich. Everywhere you look in the country, you can   [...] 

Bangladesh was once part of the Indian state of Bengal. East and West Bengal together was called Greater Bengal. In 1947, India became independent and a new country was created from the two parts called Pakistan where Muslims were in the majority. East Pakistan actually was East Bengal which is now Bangladesh. After a brief period of conflict with Pakistan,   [...]