Bihanga March April 2017

In-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Mar - Apr 2017 Vol 4 Issue 2

INSIDE adventure

discovering jungles of Sundarbans

culture bangladesh celebrates its 46th independence day

Rugged landscape Borneo is the third largest island in the world for adventure

CEO’s

Note

Fly high

A M Mosaddique Ahmed Managing Director & CEO (Biman Bangladesh Airlines)

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Respected guests,

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Welcome

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aboard. We are delighted that you have chosen Biman Bangladesh Airlines for your travel today. The air around us is brimming with the festive fervour as the country will commemorate its 46th Independence Day this year on March 26. Preparations of the Bengali New Year “Pohela Boishakh” celebrations are in full swing too!

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All of us at Biman Bangladesh Airlines are also busy preparing for the busy travel months ahead. As scheduled, we will soon be expanding our routes and fleet to serve you better. We are all set to fly to Guangzhou, China. Visit our website www.biman-airlines.com and manage your travel more conveniently.

Our commitment to ensure punctuality coupled with improved ground services are aimed at increasing capacity building in the highly competitive commercial aviation market. I request you to enrol in our Biman Loyalty Club and get access to various rewards programme offered by Biman. I hope you would enjoy the wide array of choices at our Inflight Entertainment.

With the dedicated efforts of all the airline personnel and the support of customers, Biman is poised to fly into an ever millennium of prosperity and progress.

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Thank you once again for putting your faith on us; have a great flying experience!

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Bon voyage!!

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Mar - Apr 2017

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CONTENTS

In-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Mar - Apr 2017 Vol 4 Issue 2

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INSIDE ADVENTURE

DISCOVERING JUNGLES OF SUNDARBANS

CULTURE BANGLADESH CELEBRATES ITS 46TH INDEPENDENCE DAY

Rugged landscape Borneo is the third largest island in the world for adventure

24 44 Exploring Sundarbans

The Sundarbans is rich in surprising wildlife that makes it an unforgettable experience

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Rugged & wild Malaysia Borneo has some of the world's most species-rich equatorial rainforests with prime patches

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50 Pohela Boishakh

Brimming the air with festive fervour, Pohela Boishakh is the beginning of Bengali New Year

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60 Nothing but hilsa

Hilsa is the hallmark of Bengali identity.

For Bengalis, Hilsa season begins in March and continues till October

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update 20 Weekend trails/

culture 64 Sari-torial twist/

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We bring you three

Neutral colour palettes with

exciting weekend

richer accents of reds,

getaways to travel where

welcome pure cashmere

Biman flies to

wool lace saris

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GB †gŠmy‡g m`¨ dy‡U IVv wWRvBbvi Zvwbiv †kwV wb‡q G‡m‡Qb wcIi Kvwk¥wi D‡ji †jm kvwo

explore 30 Medieval escape/

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people 72 S hakespeare's legacy/

If you are holidaying in

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London this summer,

Shakespeare's creations

Windsor will be a

are considered to be the

pleasant break

greatest in the history of

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English language

adventure 38 Abstract expressions/

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Known for rich culture, the

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Middle East has become a

08. Biman News

home of quirky sculptures that depicts artistic freedom

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Bihanga means... ...a bird in Bangla. It is often used in literary writings. As Biman Bangladesh Airlines is being reborn, reinvented and soaring to new heights, we felt this was the most symbolic name for Biman’s new in-flight magazine, and so will our customers.

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Cover story

explore

CULTURE

adventure

LEISURE

people

UPDATE

Sky Update

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Installation Ceremony of BOA

Installation Ceremony of Bangladesh Biman Officers Association (BOA) was held at the Bashundhara International Convention Centre, Dhaka on 11 February 2017. Honorable Minister for Civil Aviation & Tourism Mr. Rashed Khan Menon, MP. Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari, BBP, ndu, psc (retd) Chairman, Biman Board of Directors and Managing Director & CEO Mr. A. M. Mosaddique Ahmed were present as Special Guest. Mr. Nurul Islam Hawlader, General Manager Airport Service & Present, BOA presided over the ceremony.

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Biman has added another feather in its laurel

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has won the prestigious "Foreign Airline of the year-2015" from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia. This award is given by the KLIA Management, based on highest passenger carried between Kuala Lumpur and South Asia sectors. Country Manager of Biman to the Malaysia Mohammed Salahuddin received the award recently from YB Dato’ Seri Liow Tiong Lai, Minister of Transport, Malaysia, at a grand gala dinner awards ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur.

This coveted award and honour for Biman Bangladesh Airlines is an example of the Biman’s growing business and services in Southeast Asia sectors. It may also be mentioned here that Biman earned this rare feat ‘Foreign airline of the year’ award from KLIA also in 2011 and 2014.

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Mar - Apr 2017

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International Mother Language Day

Annual Indoor Games

The prize distribution & closing ceremony of Biman Annual Indoor Games was held on February 9, 2017, at BATC amidst much fun fare and jubilation. Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari, BBP, ndu, psc (retd) Chairman, Biman Board of Directors gave away the prizes among the winners as the Chief Guest. Managing Director & CEO Mr. A.M. Mosaddique Ahmed attended the function as the Special Guest while Director Administration & Chairman Biman Sports & Cultural Committee was present as the Guest of Honor.

General Manager PR & Convener Biman Indoor Games Committee presided over the program.

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Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari, BBP, ndu, psc (retd) Chairman, Biman Board of Directors and Mrs. Mary Enam handing over the complementary gift to the Bangladeshi Cultural Celebrity Mr. Jayanta Chattopadhyay at a prog-ramme organised by Bangladesh Airline Training Centre on the occasion of International Mother Language Day.

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Training for Aviation Journalists

A day long training workshop on “Aviation reporting with emphasis on Biman operations” was held on 16 February 2017 at Bangladesh Airlines Training Centre (BATC) Kurmitola, Dhaka. Senior executives of Biman spoke on different topics of Aviation sector.

General Manager PR Shakil Meraj moderated the training program. Journalists from Print, Electronic and online media participated in the workshop. Md. Belayet Hossain, Director Administration, Biman distributed certificate among the participants as the Chief Guest.

Among others President & Secretary of Aviation & Tourism Journalist Forum of Bangladesh Nadira Kiron and Ishtiaq Husain were also present.

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In-Flight Services

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Biman has designed all menus to reflect the fresh, innovative cuisine of Bangladeshi culture with Western flair. Enjoy the comfort and service on-board your next flight. evsjv‡`‡ki cÖPwjZ Lvev‡ii m‡½ cvðv‡Z¨i Lvev‡ii bZyb D™¢vebx wg‡k‡j wegvb me ai‡bi ‡gby mvwR‡q‡Q| Avcbvi cieZ©x d¬vB‡U wegv‡b D‡V Gme Av‡qk Avi ‡mev Dc‡fvM Kiyb|

Breakfast Menu A range of fresh fruit juice offered in addition to sodas, cheese omelette, sautéed mushroom, croissant, fresh roll, butter, jam, tea and coffee.

Lunch Menu Garden salad with freshly picked seasonal vegetables.

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Main Course

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Chicken curry served with most unique fragrant rice from the nation’s own harvest, assorted seasonal vegetable sauteed, garnished with lemon and green chilli.

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Dessert Rice pudding flavoured with rose water and garnished with fresh scrambled nuts.

Dinner Menu

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Salad Fruit salad with freshly picked seasonal fruit.

Main Course Lamb curry served with fine grain rice cooked with moong dal, assorted seasonal vegetable sauteed, garnished with green chilli, butter-naan (in tandoor).

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Incorporating suggestions from of many of its travellers, Biman has the most creative menu you’ll find in the air. For the outbound flight from Dhaka all the foods are carefully prepared by the Biman Flight Catering Centre (BFCC). BFCC proudly offers Flight Catering Services to many other airlines in the foot print. Unquestionably, the menus still taste wonderful at 30,000 feet. ågYKvix‡`i KvQ †_‡K cvIqv A‡bK A‡bK civgk© †hvM Kivi d‡j DÇq‡bi mgq Avcwb wegv‡bi †gbyUv‡KB me‡P‡q m„Rbkxj e‡j Avwe®‹vi Ki‡eb| XvKv †Q‡o evB‡i hvIqvi mgq Gi me Lvevi Lye mZK©Zvi m‡½ ˆZwi K‡i wegvb d¬vBU K¨vUvwis †m›Uvi (weGdwmwm)| AviI Ab¨vb¨ AviI A‡bK GqvijvB‡ÝI M‡e©i m‡½ K¨vUvwis †mev w`‡q Avm‡Q weGdwmwm| Avi IB †gbyi ¯^v` 30,000 dzU Dc‡iI _vK‡e GK`g AUzU! Send your feedback to: customerrelations@bdbiman.com Biman Bangladesh Airlines provides quick & efficient check-in, advance check-in, lounge access, and handling facilities for unaccompanied minor. It provides cargo services worldwide, besides offering Ground Handling facilities to all the airports in Bangladesh. For duty free products, check the brochure available on the flight. wegvb evsjv‡`k GqvijvBÝ `ªæZ I `¶ ‡PK-Bb, AvMvg ‡PK-Bb, jvDÄ A¨vK‡mm Ges ågY-m½xnxb Ac«vßeq¯‹‡`i Rb¨ we‡kl n¨vÛwjs‡qi gZ myweav w`‡q _v‡K| evsjv‡`‡ki me wegvbe›`‡i M«vDÛ n¨vÛwjs myweav QvovI GwU wek¦e¨vcx gvjvgvj cwien‡Yi ‡mev c«`vb K‡i _v‡K| wWDwU wd« c‡Y¨i wel‡q Z_¨ Rvbvi Rb¨ d¬vB‡U ‡h e«wkIi cvIqv hvq ‡mwU ‡`L‡Z cv‡ib|

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Hyperactive comedy superstar Russell Howard is embarking on his biggest ever world tour – inventively titled ‘Round the World’ – taking in the US, New Zealand, Australia and Europe. For his London stint, the Bristolian arena-filler is playing a whopping 10-night run at the Royal Albert Hall.

When: March 1-10 Where: Royal Albert Hall, Knightsbridge

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Festival of colours that marks the beginning of the Spring season. On this festival people splash colours at each other and enjoy various delicacies.

When: March 13-15 Where: Across India, Bangladesh and Nepal

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Festival Disney on Ice

A perfect adventure for kids awaits at The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice! Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy on a walk down memory lane in colourful celebration of magic, spirit and family fun.

When: March 15 Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium

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It is one of world’s leading yoga/lifestyle events and an annual celebration of yoga, healing arts, live music and dance with workshops in the peaceful island of Bali.

People from all across the world throng to this island to witness the zeal of the festival.

When: March 19-26 Where: Ubud, Bali

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celebration National Day Celebrations

The celebrations officially begin at dawn with a 31-gun salute, but they continue at various monuments and memorials throughout the country. There are ceremonies at Jatiyo Smriti Soudho, a memorial dedicated to the freedom fighters of the War for Independence.

When: March 26 Where: Across Bangladesh

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food Qatar International Food Festival

The Islamic Art Park becomes an enormous outdoor kitchen for four days every March with food stalls, demonstrations by some of the city’s most high profile chefs and the chance to try different recipes from many of Qatar’s Middle Eastern neighbours.

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It showcases products from the most influential Islamic fashion and lifestyle marketplace. Islamicinspired apparel, accessories, cosmetics and resources etc from the most well-known names in the industry are the highlights of the fashion week.

When: March 30-April 2 Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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The celebration of the Bengali New Year engulfs the region in festive fervour. New Year means lots of sweetmeats, Hilsa fish and relishing other Bengali delicacies that binds the community in one thread of celebration.

When: April 14 Where: Bangladesh and India

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Weekend trails Looking for something new to visit this weekend? Try these getaways from three exciting destinations that Biman flies to

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Kathmandu to Pokhara

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A breathtakingly beautiful destination resting in the lap of the Himalayas, Pokhara’s tranquil ambience is created by the serene lakes and the backdrop of the magnificent mountain range. The city has established itself as an ultimate holiday destination and is popular for its exotic locations. It is the starting point of major trekking routes and recreational adventure sports. It is said that the charm of the city is hard to resist.

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Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi

Langkawi is an archipelago made up of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west coast. Surrounded by turquoise sea, the interior of the main island is a mixture of picturesque paddy fields and jungle-clad hills. Langkawi houses some of the most beautiful natural landscapes, expansive parks, and iconic structures that no first-time visitor should skip on their travel itinerary. As one of Malaysia’s best-known and most popular beach destinations, the massive island is home to historical attractions, great fare, excellent diving opportunities, exciting nightlife and dirt-cheap shopping.

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abu dhabi to Al Ain

Located 90 minutes away from Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain is one of the world’s oldest and permanently inhabited settlements and a Unesco World Heritage Site. It is famous for its lively, bustling Camel Souk and other sites like Jebel Hafeet; the second tallest mountain in the UAE; the Al Ain Museum and Fort and the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort. Al Ain also has an oasis, which is the biggest in the region with thousands of date palms. It is a great destination for the whole family and has plenty of history and natural beauty to offer.

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Borneo has some of the world’s most species-rich equatorial rainforests with prime patches By: I sabel Al biston

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is truly a place of wonders. On one side we have bustling cities, colonial architecture and lovely beaches, while the other hosts jungles full of Orangutans, granite peaks and remote tribes. Yes we are in Borneo, a giant rugged island which shares border with the Malaysian state of Sabah and Sarawak, Indonesian Kalimantan and the tiny nation of Brunei. Borneo is huge – it is the third largest island in the world - and has become one of the biggest places for adventure in Southeast Asia. Let’s see what can be explored there.

Extreme adventure

The one for extreme adventurers, Mount Kinabalu stands majestically at 4,095 metres and is the highest mountain to climb in Southeast Asia. A two-day hike covering a total distance of 8.72 km is tough, but you will definitely love the way the scenery changes in every few hundred metres, giving you that sense of achievement after reaching the top. Watching the sun rise from above the clouds really does make you feel

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(Clockwise from right) Mt. Kinabalu in Sabah, underwater landscape in Sipadan, beach in Borneo

like you’re on ‘top of the world’. However, do remember to carry hiking essentials like a waterproof jacket, small rucksack, head torch and high energy snacks for the difficult terrains.

Marine life

Sipadan Island was once described as an untouched piece of art while divers around the world have voted it as one of the top five dive sites in the world. A 25-minute walk is all that is needed to circle the island on foot.

But what attracts people from across the globe is its diverse marine life. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, this crown jewel is a treasure trove of some of the most amazing marine species.

This island is also famous for the variety of tropical birds; Sea Eagles, Kingfishers, Sunbirds, Starlings and Wood Pigeons to name a few. Exotic crustaceans including the Coconut Crab roam the beaches and scurry

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Savour Laksa A local delicacy with sambal belacan, sour tamarind, garlic, galangal, lemon grass and coconut milk, topped with omelette strips, chicken strips and prawns.

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Mulu caves Honeycombed by the world’s most extensive cave system and hidden underneath the forested mountains, it is one of the largest limestone cave systems in the world.

Shop Buy handmade items Get ceramics, potteries, tribal textiles such as batik, as well as handicrafts. But you’ve got to negotiate in order to get good prices.

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among the undergrowth. Encounters with Turtles, resident schools of Jacks, Bumphead Parrotfish and Barracudas are almost assured when diving around the tiny coral island.

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Encounter with 0rangutans

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Orangutans are found naturally in Borneo and each year, thousands make pilgrimage on the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre - the largest in the world for orphaned orangutans - to see this little orange man. At this centre, the only natural habitat in the world for orangutans other than one in Sumatra, there is a guarantee sighting of this creature. The centre is much more than a glorified zoo and this may be the closest encounter one can get with an uncaged orangutan.

Lap of nature

Borneo is full of eco-lodges and the one that I would recommend is the award-winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge on the banks of Borneo’s one of most important waterwaysthe Kinabatangan River. It is home to many

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of Borneo’s magnificent wildlife. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the rainforest and the cacophony of its inhabitants, its majestic birds, all seven species of Borneo primates, including the iconic proboscis monkey, orangutans in their natural habitat and herds of Borneo pygmy elephants. You can also choose for the Rimba Orangutan Eco-Lodge for rainforest walks and wooden boat rides.

Cultural instinct

Located at a distance of 25 minutes from Kota Kinabulu is the Mari Mari cultural village, a place infamous for headhunters. In the village, you will be introduced to various traditional homes of Sabahan ethnic communities — the Bajau, Lundayeh, Murut, Rungus and Dusun — which are built by descendants of the tribes, which they represent.

For hands-on experience, check out the little huts in the village where daily routine of traditional Sabahan life comes alive like blowpipe-making demonstration, fire-starting demonstration with bamboo and tattoomaking demonstration. With all this and a lot more to be explored, Borneo is truly a travellers’ delight.

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If you are holidaying in London this summer, the small town of Windsor will be a pleasant surprise By: Ritesh Mukherjee

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is renowned for its hustle and bustle with a busy city life, cramped roads, bustling shopping arcades and fancy food joints serving the best of spreads around. Just 22 miles of the centre of London lies this medieval town of Windsor. With its lovely old half-timbered houses, winding alleyways and cobblestone lanes, it retains a picturesque appearance. The town is a popular tourist destination due to Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the Royal Family. Whether

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you are visiting as part of a day-trip excursion from London or other parts of England, be prepared to spend the best part of the day with a lot to explore out here.

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As soon as you step out of the station, you will realise that you have come to the right place. No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to the grand Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years, with the Changing of the Guard as one of the highlights of the visit. A band usually accompanies the Guards, although this is subject to weather conditions. Also known as ‘Guard Mounting’, this colourful pageantry takes place from April until July and every second day for the rest of the year except for Sundays and days with turbulent weather conditions. Like

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a smaller version of the ceremony that takes place at the Buckingham Palace, it is well worth a viewing and is the perfect way to get yourself into a flagwaving royal mood.

Next door to the castle is the elegant, Grade I-listed Guildhall. Designed

by Sir Christopher Wren in 1690, it has hosted the marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles. It is also home to the Windsor & Royal Borough Museum. From the Guildhall, head back past the castle gates and Queen Victoria’s statue to follow the road down to the Thames. Cross the footbridge into Eton to visit the

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explore royal town Windsor is famous for its royal connections and is steeped in the pageantry, heritage and history of the royal family.

entertain at legoland This hugely popular theme park has more than 55 rides. If you don’t have a car, catch the shuttle bus from Windsor town centre.

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You’ll discover a lively town in a glorious riverside location with great shopping, restaurants, cafes and Windsor Castle.

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prestigious college, where 19 prime ministers and many young royals have studied.

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(Clockwise from below) Interior of the residence of the Queen inside Windsor Castle, Legoland, shopping area in Windsor

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Walk around the perimeter of the park to enter Datchet village; which in Stuart times was home to royal courtiers and rich London merchants.

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Camel Race Course, Dubai The racing camels statue here depict that camels are an integral part of the Bedouin life.

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Katara Cultural Village, Doha This village is a place for project of hope for human interaction through art and cultural exchange.

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The Sundarbans forest is rich in wildlife full of surprising sights that makes it an unforgettable experience By: Munira Fidai

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of the world’s largest delta is situated towards the south of Gangetic Bangladesh. The Sundarbans remains one of the most alluring tourist destinations around the world.

While one may not be able to completely call it an undiscovered paradise due to its growing popularity among travellers, its vast variety of flora and fauna, makes it a delightful excursion into the wild.

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Sundarbans is home to about 200 Royal Bengal Tigers, the national animal of Bangladesh.

Sundarbans gets its name from the Sundari trees found in abundance in the forest.

Sundar also literally translates into ‘beautiful’ in Bangla and many say that Sundarbans literally mean a ‘beautiful forest’. Indisputably so, the Sundarbans is home to about 200 Royal Bengal Tigers, the national animal of Bangladesh and one of its most prized treasures. It also houses

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Sundarbans is the largest Mangrove forest in the world shared between the countries of India and Bangladesh.

Indian side of Sundarbans measuring around 4000 sq. kms consists of 102 islands just 16 short of the number of islands in the city of Venice.

Sundarbans are named after a mangrove tree called ‘Sundari’, which means beautiful.

red fiddler crabs, hermit crabs and a variety of other aqua fauna. Other pleasantly surprising sights may include rhesus monkeys, crocodiles and the ridley sea turtle.

An unbelievable variety of reptiles are also found in the Sundarbans -- king cobra, rock python and the water monitor, to name a few. The endangered river terrapin and the rare barking deer are also found in Mechua Beach and Haliday Island of the Sundarbans, respectively. With such a rich treasure trove of fauna, the Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sundarbans National Park is a national park, tiger reserve and a biosphere reserve.

How to reach

This green wonderland is only accessible by waterways; the best way to start your journey is through Khulna, which is accessible through rail and air. While it may take three-four days to explore this region. Go for reliable choices like the one offered by the guide tours or Bengal tours. The four-day excursion will cost you roughly Taka 12,000 per person, where you can break out into small groups and track tigers (with armed forest guards, of course!) or collect honey with local collectors. Your main journey will start and end in Khulna.

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If you are more of a lone traveller or like to go rough, you can choose a cheaper and earthier route. A short and direct bus journey from Khulna or a more adventurous paddlewheel ferry known as The Rocket, with a connecting bus will land you in the Mongla Port. Once you are in Mongla, ask for boat that travels to Sundarbans. Although there is nothing that can be pre-booked in this way of travel, local tour operators will find you as soon as you arrive.

A drawback of this form of travel is that you cannot stay anywhere overnight. Instead, on a day trip, you can go as downstream as Karamjal Forest Station or Harbaria Wildlife Sanctuary, the whole thing can cost you about Taka 1,000.

This unconventional adventure allows you to trek the forests on foot with maualis or honey collectors, in search of natural honey.

(Clockwise from bottom right) Locals in Sundarbans, the Royal Bengal Tiger

Best time to go

While summer months are great for sightseeing, you may be disappointed by flooding and constant rains. October till March are usually the best months to go to this mist shrouded and river-riddled maze of green.

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Bringing in

the cheer Pohela Boishakh celebrates the beginning of Bengali New Year By: Munira Fidai

jvj mv`vi Drme evsjv bee‡l©i GK ewY©j D`hvcb n‡jv c‡njv ˆekvL wj‡L‡Qb: gywbiv wd`vB

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Going by the more popular name – Noboborsho - this festival celebrates the beginning of Bengali New Year. The first month of the calendar – Boishakh - gives this occasion its other name - Pohela Boishakh or First of Boishakh.

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can find fun and festivities in the bleakest of places. From the season of spring to harvest to winter and summer, there is nothing we don’t enjoy! In this land of colours and celebrations, however, there is one occasion we live for. The mother of all celebrations - Pohela Boishakh.

Traditional ties

This day, too, has its own traditions. People are known to religiously follow customs they have set over the years, with aplomb, which

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Pohela Boishakh is a major celebration for the Bengali community

(Below) children participating in Mongol Shubho Jatra

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include, but are not limited to, a set menu of food, dress theme and a things-to-do list for the day. This is not to say that people are not more adventurous, but that a Bengali’s true love for culture is manifested on this one day, when culture is tasted, worn and lived.

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The morning, for most, starts early.

Lye †fv‡i| cyiæl I bvixiv GB w`‡b Bengalis welcome Men and women, clad in red and jvj I mv`vi HwZn¨evnx †cvkvK c‡i the first day of the white traditional attire, swarm `j‡eu‡a iv¯Ívq bv‡g eû cÖwZw¶Z year by taking part in the early morning the streets for a much-awaited g½j †kvfvhvÎvq Ask †bIqvi Rb¨| processions. parade - the Mongol Shobha Jatra.

GB iwOb †kvfvhvÎvwU Av‡qvRb K‡i This colourful parade is organised XvKv wek¦we`¨vj‡qi PviæKjv Abyl‡`i by the students of Charukala, (Faculty QvÎQvÎxiv, hv‡Z AwZKvq me gy‡Lvk, of Fine Arts, Dhaka University), carrying cÖZxgv I n¯Íwkí enb Kiv nq| BD‡b‡¯‹v huge, festive masks and portable handmade GB †kvfvhvÎv‡K ms¯‹…wZK HwZn¨ wn‡m‡e ¯^xK…wZ crafts. Unesco has recognised this as a cultural w`‡q‡Q| mKv‡ji Ab¨vb¨ Kvh©µ‡gi g‡a¨ Av‡Q mvs¯‹… heritage. The morning also involves singing wZK msMxZ G‡mv ‡n ‰ekvL MvIqv I cvšÍv Bwjk the cultural anthem 'esho he boishakh' and LvIqv| cvšÍv Bwjk ej‡Z eySv‡bv nq mvivivZ a‡i having a breakfast of 'panta ilish'. It is simply cvwb‡Z wfwR‡q ivLv fv‡Zi m‡½ fvwR Bwjk gvQ I not Noboborsho without a steaming, hot plate bvbv c‡`i fZ©v| mKv‡j GK †cøU cvšÍv-Bwjk Qvov of panta ilish. bee‡l©i Avmj Av‡gRUvB Av‡m bv|

53 (Above) Colourful celebration of the festival

Gleeful corner As the day progresses and the unrelenting sun beats down on the merrymakers, Bengalis cool themselves off with kacha amer shorbot (raw mango juice) or akher rosh (sugarcane juice).

Fun fairs are held in every available free space, including in the parking spaces of colonised buildings. These fairs sell trinkets like colourful bangles, circlets of flowers for the hair and delicacies like laddoos, payesh and the ever popular puchka. Activities include carousel and merry-go-round rides for children and adults and alta artists tirelessly adorning thousands of eager hands and faces with the spirit of Boishakh.

When it is finally time to turn back, (you really can’t stay out too late in the choking heat of this season), families return home to sumptuous meals of pulao, shorshe ilish (hilsa fish cooked in mustard oil), bhuna khichuri and kosha hasher mangsho (a mix of rice and lentils with spiced duck meat) and a variety of sweetmeats. It is a king’s feast followed by some much-needed rest.

Festive joy

The rest period, of course, is not for long. The day is so awaited, not much of it could be allowed to waste resting. Late afternoon or early evening is

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is a time to meet and greet family and friends. People dress up in cooler finery, their festival stomachs adequately full, to carry packets of mishti to the houses of close friends and family. Languishing over light snacks and a good amount of relaxed laughter, the sun sets over smiling faces, fighting off the exhaustion of the day.

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While times are changing and the traditional costumes are giving way to more comfortable fusion styles, there is fun in sticking to the bright colours. Cuisines may be different as people increasingly become fried-food conscious, but there is still hardly a single household without the traditional ilish, cooked in one way or another. Noboborsho is indeed, one festival that makes us realise each year, that while forms may change, traditions are irreplaceable.

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Independent &

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This year Bangladesh will celebrate its 46th Independence Day By: M iz a n ur Ra h a m an

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Celebrating

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46th year of Independence with great valour, Bangladesh became a sovereign country in the late hours of March 25, 1971. Relentless efforts of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman led to this revolution.

In the late hours of this day, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman signed an official declaration after which slogans were raised, stating the unity among people. The slogans followed, "Banglar Hindu, Banglar Buddha, Banglar Muslim, we all are Banglali", and the independent Bangladesh had a new voice and a new identity. Every year, Bangladesh salutes the sacrifices made by those many martyrs on March 26 of every year with great pomp.

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Down the memory lane

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March 26, 1971 is a date which is etched in the history and onset to the Bangladesh Liberation War, the fight to achieve complete freedom. The then East Pakistan openly participated in this war, longing for freedom from the military leaders of Pakistan.

Oppressed and eager to achieve complete freedom, this nine-month long war came to

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an end on December 16, 1971, leading to an independent Bangladesh.

Spectrum of celebration

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The history and traditions of Bangladesh come alive on the night before Independence Day where the streets are filled with enthusiasts hoisting the national flag. The essence of this day is all about celebrating the loss of those many lives to make Bangladesh a free and independent country.

The streets and houses are filled jvj mey‡Ri Av‡jvKQUvq From flag hoisting to parades, patriotic with the sound of national and RvZxq c¨v‡iW MÖvD‡Û m~‡h©v`‡qi m‡½ m‡½ songs to cultural patriotic renditions; tributes are 31 evi †ZvcaŸwYi gva¨‡g w`em D`hvc‡bi programmes, paid to the martyrs of Liberation m~Pbv nq| ¯^vaxbZv w`e‡mi c¨v‡i‡W everything is a part of War with the President and Prime evsjv‡`k Zvi mgikw³i cÖ`k©b K‡i| the celebrations.

Minister laying the wreath on the evsjv‡`‡ki gvby‡li Gw`b ¶yav _v‡K BwZnvm National Memorial. Red and green are Rvbvi| ZvB HwZnvwmK ¯’vb¸‡jvq Gw`b †gjv e‡m the colours of celebration on this day. Also, jvj mey‡Ri| †Kej HwZnvwmK ¯’vb bq, iv¯Ív, gv‡K©U, parades, political speeches, fairs, concerts wm‡bgv nj †_‡K ïiæ K‡i Awj‡Z Mwj‡Z cÖ`k©bx nq| and ceremonies and various other public and RvZxq w`e‡mi QywUi my‡hv‡M Gw`b mcwievi Ny‡i Avmvi

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(Clockwise from above right) People celebrating the patriotic spirit, children displaying the flag, Banglabandhu Memorial Museum, residents participating in parade

private events are organised at different levels to mark grand celebrations all across. The main attraction for the day is the 31 gun salute conducted in the morning, where the national flag dot the streets all around.

Historic realms

On this day, the historic destinations like National Memorial, National Museum, Military Museum, Muktijuddho (Liberation War Museum) and Bangabandhu Memorial Museum come alive with several stories of the freedom struggle. Happy Independence Day!

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Nothing but Hilsa Hilsa is the hallmark of Bengali identity. For Bengalis, Hilsa season begins in March and continues till October By: Bhaswat Goswami

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the dawn cracks, Jagannath, Alam, Bhola, Gopi and Abdul wait patiently in dark silhouettes at Moulovir Char spreading their ‘hilsa jaal’ (net to catch the silver fish). The sight of the hilsa struggling for their last breath is very rare to catch. It is said that this muchfavoured delicacy survives for a very brief period outside water.

“Ilshe-gnurhi…Ilshe-gnurhi…ilish maachher dim...

Ilshe-gnurhi...Ilshe-gnurhi...din er belar him”

(The drizzle is soft as the roe of hilsa and feathery as the mist at day-break).

‘Ilshe gnurhi’ or light drizzle along with monsoon winds drive shoals of spawning hilsas up the estuaries of PadmaMeghna-Jamuna-Ganga- Rupnarayan and Godavari rivers. For the next few months, the different ‘chars’ (sand islands) and channels like Arhial Khan, Kirtonkhola, Tentulia, Rupsa, Pasur will become the breeding ground for this coveted fish.

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Hilsa is now available almost throughout the year

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Commercially from March to October, life in the fish markets of Bangladesh centres around the silver fish. Once trawlers deboard their catch, they are first auctioned and then sent to different parts of Bangladesh. A lot of the fish is also exported to neighbouring countries like India. A kg of Hilsa in Bangladesh can vary from Rs 2,000-3,000.

Bengali sentiments

Maiyer bia dimu poolish/Bhat khaibe ilish, which translates to ‘I’ll marry my daughter to a police officer who will treat her with rice and Hilsa curry’; this reflects the deep sentiment attached to the fish. For Bengalis, hilsa is much more than gastronomy. It is about identity, history and nostalgia. It is

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(Clockwise from above right) A lady trying to find his catch, woman fishing, Hilsa delicacy, a local fisherman at work with a huge fishnet, (right) a local market

said that for a Bengali, the litmus test is to take a mouthful of hilsa and sort out the bones without showing any sign of discomfort — no mean feat given that the fish teems with bones. Even today many families feast in ‘jora ilish’ (a pair of Hilsas) on the auspicious ‘Bijoya Dashomi’ of Durga Puja festival.

Culinary delight

A meal of hot rice, dal, ghee and freshly caught hilsa even today evokes nostalgia of the first downpour of the monsoon. The fish, that was once about meals with the family or bonhomie with friends, is now a high-end commodity. It can be boiled in tangy mustard oil, baked in coconut paste or smoked in plantain leaves. Mango hilsa, pineapple hilsa, hilsa bhaturi, hilsa do-pyaza, hilsa biryani, hilsa pickles are the wonders of Bengali kitchens. Ilish ‘shnutki’ and ‘nona ilish’ are simple methods to preserve ilish for guests at home.

Many upmarket restaurants sell hilsa delicacies round the year. While chefs have crafted their versions of the baked and smoked hilsa, the boneless version hilsa salad makes a delectable choice.

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For Bengalis, Hilsa is about identity, history and nostalgia

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A luxury range of pure cashmere wool lace sari innovated with an artisanal touch can be a part of your wardrobe now By: Sanjita Singh

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leisure zones to corporates, a sari is often the most elegant dress code that defines femininity, fashion and tradition altogether. With a transition in season, it is often seen how women cover the beautiful traditional textiles with sweaters, taking away the overall impact. But with textile innovation and re-interpreted woven heritage, there is a range of one-of-its kind pure cashmere wool lace sari. Now, one can embrace cold with style by draping these never-done-before saris.

A traditional attire in Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries, this style remains unchanged despite the modernisation of thoughts and dressing ideologies alike.

It also happens to be a woman's priced possession showcasing one's rich roots and culture. In the past, the double-sided Doshala was very popular, but Tanira Sethi, a Delhi-based designer, took on pure cashmere wool and decided to produce saris that are lightweight and practical to wear.

Luxe textile

The lighter the wool, the more it authenticates its worth. It is simply known as cashmere, as it is a fibre usually obtained from Kashmiri goats.

It is finer, softer and lighter fabric than that of sheep's wool, making it an expensive one.

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(Clockwise from below) Tanira showing her collection, saris on display

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(Clockwise from below) Tanira Sethi, a visitor browsing saris on display, models in saris designed by Tanira

Collection redux

These pure cashmere wool saris are segmented into three individual design ideologies; the first one offers pure woven cashmere, the second is a range of ultra luxe hand painted textile and the third is cashmere wool lace sari, which incorporates fine cashmere Leaver's lace (floral or stylised fine French lace) fabric. This is a rare form of lace that took a year in research and development.

The yarn is hand embroidered with pure cashmere in Paris.

Minimalism couture

The woollen sari collection has as little as design possible, keeping it minimal yet classic. These designs include geometric motifs and details like twill, herringbone and chevron patterns running through the fabrics to an interesting touch. The colour palette ranges from black, indigo, charcoal, muddy browns ecru to accents of colours in red, maroon and turmeric. These light-weight and pure cashmere wool saris are nothing less than a touch of heritage and history attached to its evolution.

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Tarot predictions for March-April 2017 by Manisha Koushik

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Aries (‡glivwk)

Taurus (e…livwk)

Gemini (wg_ybivwk)

Wedding bells may soon become a reality for the eligible. Financially, you may find excellent avenues opening up. Those in the promotion zone can expect a positive outcome and fruitful results.

In financial matters, you will remain a realist and not get swayed by passing fancies. Good news awaits on the academic front. Organising a family gathering is possible and promises a lot of fun.

Venturing into new things will prove most exciting. You can get serious about someone on the romantic front. Things turn rosy at work, as you may get a chance to impress higher ups.

Lucky number: 5, Lucky colour: Saffron

Lucky number: 4, Lucky colour: Dark Yellow

Lucky number: 6, Lucky colour: Baby Pink

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Cancer (KK©Uivwk)

Leo (wmsnivwk)

Virgo (Kb¨vivwk)

Romance is set to reach new heights. Faring well in a competition or exam is foreseen on the academic front. Financially, you will remain comfortable and may even add to your wealth.

Getting what you desire on the academic front is possible for some. The way to someone’s heart is probably not what you think, so get it right! Your financial worth is likely to rise.

Better returns from property will keep you monetarily comfortable. Praise is in store on the professional front for something that you have achieved. An exciting journey is on the cards for some people.

Lucky number: 16, Lucky colour: Violet

Lucky number: 11, Lucky colour: Grey

Lucky number: 8, Lucky colour: Magenta

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libra (Zyjvivwk)

scorpio (e…wðKivwk)

sagittarius (abyivwk)

Prompt handling of a health issue facing you will save you from much trouble later. Saving could be really important. Spending time with the beloved is indicated and will prove most enjoyable.

Expect a favourable development on the professional front. Your ideas at work are likely to be appreciated by higher ups. You will remain in a comfortable situation on the monetary front too

Excellent opportunities materialise on the academic front. Your reputation is set to enhance, due to your helpful attitude on the social front. Some of you may shift into a bigger accommodation very soon.

Lucky number: 1, Lucky colour: Peach

Lucky number: 14, Lucky colour: Golden

Lucky number: 22, Lucky colour: Navy Blue

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Capricorn (gKiivwk)

Aquarius (Ky¤i ¢ vwk)

Pisces (gxbivwk)

Realising your dreams becomes possible, as luck turns favourable. Money is likely to flow in unabated and bolster your financial strength. Self-control will enable you to keep fit in the months to come.

Gearing up for a challenge is called for and you will measure up to it. Your consistent performance is likely to beat stiff competition on the academic front. Remain regular in your exercise routine.

You will keep your body in tune by remaining regular in your workouts. On the academic front, chances brighten up as you will get what you want. Your prestige on the social front may boost.

Lucky number: 7, Lucky colour: Coffee

Lucky number: 3, Lucky colour: White

Lucky number: 6, Lucky colour: Chocolate

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ïf msL¨v: 3, ïf iO; mv`v|

ïf msL¨v: 6, ïf iO: P‡Kv‡jU|

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England’s greatest playwright and poet, William Shakespeare’s creations are considered to be the greatest in the history of English Language By: Utsav Das

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Wordsworth Shakespeare is an era to live. Till date, noted theatre festivals honour his creations, students continue to memorise his poems and scholars are in the race to interpret the texts created by him. This is the magic that this great poet holds.

(Left) William Shakespeare died in April, 1616

Famously known as an eminent poet, playwright and a great dramatist, he continues to inspire the English language years after his existence. Born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden Shakespeare, William Shakespeare was baptised in Stratford on April 26, 1564. He was the third child to his parents. Divulging details about the life of this celebrated poet, several mysteries surround his education. Though no records of his education survive, several facts state him to be educated at the King Edward VI Grammar School in Stratford, where he learned Latin and a little Greek and read the Roman dramatists. At 18, he

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married Anne Hathaway, a woman who was around seven or eight years older than him.

Later on, by 1952, he took to the stage and penned down playwrights on geography, culture and diverse personalities of London.

A little ahead in years, he wrote plays that captured the complete range of human emotions and conflict. Shakespeare wrote more than thirty plays divided into four categories: history, comedy, tragedy and romance. His earliest plays were primarily comedies and histories such as Henry VI and The Comedy of Errors, but in 1596, Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet, his second tragedy and over the next dozen years he returned to the form, writing the

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plays for which he is now best known: Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth and Antony and Cleopatra. Till now, these are considered as the finest work of English language. In his final years, Shakespeare turned to the romantic side with Cymbeline, A Winter’s Tale and The Tempest.

Shakespeare is often called England’s national poet and the ‘Bard of Avon’

Shakespeare invented large number of words in his plays and poems with the combination of Latin, French and native roots. It is believed that he has influenced the English language more than any other writer in history. His work was popular in number of villages, cities and metropolises for more than 400 years. His plays are translated into every major language of the world and performed more than any other playwright.

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Sometime after 1612, Shakespeare retired from the stage and returned to his home in Stratford. There came an end to this era when he died on April 23, 1616, at the age of 52 of unknown causes.

Even after decades of his non-existence, William Wordsworth Shakespeare is still alive in our language, timeless playwrights and beautiful poetry from his collection.

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Kolkata, India

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London, UK

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Room no.5900D (5th floor), North East Extension, Terminal - 4, Hounslow, Middlesex Hearthrow Airport TW6 3FB + 44-(0) 208 745 7550 Fax: +44 (0) 208 7456390 Mobile: +44 (0) 7949686823 Residence : +44(0) 208 5738127 Email: lhrkk@bdbiman.com

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Manchester, UK

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Kualalumpur, Malaysia

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Muscat, Oman (MCT), (GMT+4) Shaikh Al-Mashany Building, 3rd Floor, Opposite of Mosque Qaboos Khamis, Al-Shaqsi Street, PO Box – 1106, Ruwi, PC-112 Sultanate Of Oman. +968-24701128 Fax: +968-24703704 Mobile: +968-99474929 Email: mctuu@bdbiman.com Bimanmct@omantel.net.om

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Head Office : Balaka, Kumitola, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh, Tel: +88-02-8901600, +88-02-8901730-44

King Khaled Int’l Airport Riyadh Riyadh, Kingdom Of Saudia Room No-1565 +966 1 220-0227 (a/p) Fax: +966-1 220-0227 Mobile: +966-50-424-6353 Email: ruhkk@bdbiman.com

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Yangon, Myanmar GSA - Transmarine Logistics Asia Pte Ltd, Room: R-18, 2nd Floor, Centre Point Tower No 65 Corner of Sule Pagoda Road and Merchant Street, Kyuaktada Township +95 1 371867-68, Fax: +95 1 371869 Mobile: +95943029328 Email: saeed.ahmed@transmarinelogistics.com

Biman

Bangladesh fleet

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. Central Engineering Department

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Interior Arrangement of Q 400 Aircraft S2-AGR Passenger Compartment Y Class 74 Seats Emergency Exit

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FWD PAX DOOR

AFT PAX DOOR Pitch: 19 X 31”

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fleet Data TECHNICAL DETAILS

AIRCRAFT 777-300ER

777-200ER

737-800

Passengers

35 J + 384 Y

12 J + 21 W + 286 Y

12 J+ 150 Y

Engines (maximum thrust)

GE90-100 (115,300 lbs.)

PW4090 (90,000 lbs.)

CFM56-7 (26,300 lbs.)

Maximum Fuel Capacity

181,300 liters

171,200 liters

26,025 liters

Maximum Takeoff Weight

755,000 lbs

632,499 lbs

70,987 kg

Maximum Range

7,825 NM (14,490 km)

7725NM (14316 km)

5,665 km

Typical Cruise Speed

905 km/h

1000 km/h

828 km/h

Wing span

212 ft. 7 in (64.8 m)

199 ft. 11 in (60.9 m)

112 ft. 7in (34.315 m)

With winglets

n/a

n/a

117 ft. 5 in (35.8 m)

Overall Length

242 ft. 4 in (73.86 m)

209 ft. 1 in (63.7 m)

129 ft. 6 in (39.472 m)

Tail Height

60 ft. 8 in (18.49 m)

60 ft. 8 in (18.49 m)

40 ft. 10.5 in (12.459 m)

Interior Cabin Width

20 ft. 4 in (6.2 m)

20 ft. 4 in (6.2 m)

12 ft. 4 in (3.7592 m)

BASIC DIMENSIONS

Note: Interior arrangement of S2-ADK has shown in figure. ‘W’ refers to Premium Economy Class of Biman and may vary according to routes.

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