Bihanga November- December 2019

In-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Nov-Dec 2019 Vol 6 Issue 6

INSIDE explore Forts of bangladesh tell their own tale

Leisure Sylhet has a rich and interesting History

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Bangladesh for your sojourn. We are here to ensure that your flight is safe, comfortable and luxurious with rich traditional culinary delights and Bengali hospitality. Biman committed our esteemed guests top-

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Biman is continuously striving to provide its guests with world class services and connectivity with increase in number of aircraft and

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capacity. Two more aircraft are added to Biman’s fleet in 2019. Biman

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now has 16 aircraft, including four brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

We have resumed direct flights from Dhaka to Delhi recently. Moreover, we are excited and geared up to expand our international routes by resuming direct flights from Dhaka to Medina, Dhaka to Guangzhou, Dhaka to Manchester and Dhaka to Tokyo this year.

On 2019 Hajj operation, Biman carried 66,286 Hajj pilgrims although it was scheduled to carry 63,599 pilgrims this year. The national flag carrier operated 181 pre-Hajj flights, 149 dedicated and 32 scheduled ones from 4 July , 2019 and post Hajj operation has started from 17th August and ended on 15 September, 2019.

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routes and will soon take a call on increasing the flight frequencies.

Wherever you are travelling, we wish you a smooth, safe and enjoyable journey. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our guest’s travel experience. Your comments and suggestions will help us further future planning of our services. On behalf of Biman family, thank you once again for being with us. Have a great flying and enjoyable experience. Wishing you a blessed journey!

Nov - Dec 2019

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CONTENTS

Celebrating the victory

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34 Forts and folklore

The history and architecture of the forts in Bangladesh speak a lot about the country's past

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nov - dec 2019

Bihanga received Award for Photography at the 2017 Association of Business Communicators of India (ABCI) Awards.

It is time to pay homage to the people who laid down their lives for liberty

44 Adventure land

South Asia’s greenest jewel, Bangladesh is a region full of exciting adventures.

Go find the one that suits you

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58 24 hours

update

64 For sights and

14 Checklist/

scenery/

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The world of travel news

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to help you plan your

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maritime commercial

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explore

activity across the region

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52 Heritage land/

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02. CEO's Note

crucial site as part of the

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Mainamati remnants in

10. Biman News

the Comilla district

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44 Leisure 58 Picturesque Sylhet/

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nov - dec 2019

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

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adventure

CULTURE

LEISURE

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UPDATE

Sky Update

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Hon’ble PM inaugurates Biman’s 4th Dreamliner ‘Rajhangsa’

On 19 September 2019, the fourth Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner “Rajhangsa” has been inducted to the fleet of Biman Bangladesh Airlines after Sheikh Hasina, Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, inaugurated the aircraft. The fourth Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the 16th aircraft of the national flag carrier.

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Biman Bangladesh Gets First Muktijoddha Corner

The first 'Muktijoddha Corner' of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines was inaugurated at its headquarters, Balaka in Dhaka on 7 October 2019. Air Marshall Muhammad Enamul Bari, Chairman, Biman Board of Directors, and MR. Md. Mohibul Haque Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, inaugurated the corner in the presence of directors and senior officials of the national flag carrier.

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nov - dec 2019

Press Conference by Biman New MD & CEO

IFALPA Security Committee Meeting

Bangladesh Airlines Pilots' Association (BAPA) has hosted the first of its kind IFALPA Security Committee meeting on 15 October 2019, at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital.

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8th Asian Tourism Fair

On 26 September 2019, Hon’ble State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Mr. Md. Mahbub Ali inaugurated the 8th Asian Tourism Fair.

The national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is also offering discount on five international and four domestic routes at the fair.

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Md. Mokabbir Hossain, additional secretary to the Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry, was appointed the MD and CEO of Biman on 15 September 2019. The newlyappointed managing director and chief executive officer briefing in a press conference on 18 September 2019.

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Award Presentation & Product Presentation

by Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd An event for Award Presentation to Top 5 Travel Agents & Product Presentation at Hotel Hindustan International (HHI), Kolkata, was organised by Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd.

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In-Flight Services

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Breakfast Menu Fresh Fruit, Cocktail, Assorted Cereal With Milk, Country Omelette, Cheese Omelette, Plain Omelette with Chicken Lababdar and Mixed Vegetable Bhajee, Sunny side up with Fish Fillet and Buttered Mixed Vegetable, Bread VarietiesParatha/Rooti, Croissant, Butter, Cheese, Marmalade, Margarine and Tea, Coffee.

Lunch Appetizer Hors D’oeuvre (Startar) and Fresh Salad.

Main Course Chicken Rezala served with Biryani Rice and Stir Fried Vegetable. Mutton Karahi served with Boiled Rice and Mixed Vegetable Bhajee, Pan Seared Fish Served with Mediterranean Sauce, Baked Potato and Sauteed Mixed Vegetable.

Dessert Orange Mousse, Chocolate Brownie, Cheese Cake & Gulab Jamun.

Dinner Appetizer Hors D’oeuvre & Boiled Salad.

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

Dessert Black Forest Gateau, Lemon Mousse & Golab Jamun.is available anytime on request.

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Join hundreds of thousands of people across Dubai as they take part in the Dubai Fitness Challenge - a pledge to do at least half an hour of exercise, every day for 30 days.

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FESTIVAL Abu Dhabi Art 2019

Abu Dhabi Art is back to present innovative and established galleries from around the world! This popular art fair serves as a modern and contemporary art platform with public programmes, besides featuring a variety of works, from museum-quality pieces to artworks by emerging artists.

When: November 21-23 Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE

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On this day, Bangladesh commemorates the victory of allied forces over the Pakistani forces in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

The city celebrates with a military parade, speeches and fireworks.

When: December 16 Where: Bangladesh

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Art Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival

KIMFF brings together some of the most recent and exciting films about mountains, mountain environment, mountain cultures and communities from various corners of the world.

When: December 7-11 Where: Kathmandu, Nepal

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It is an electronic music festival inside the Show DC complex in Thailand’s capital Bangkok. Established in 2015, the festival aims to combine the richness of Eastern arts with contemporary Western music.

When: December 8-9 Where: Bangkok, Thailand

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Sports Cartoon Fest – 2019

Dhaka’s Comicon is an ever-growing gathering for fans of pop culture, from comics and movies to video games and anime. It will feature cosplay competitions, artwork exhibitions, an artists’ corner, pop culture merchandise booths, comic book panels, K-Pop shows, arcade games, live DJ performance, special cosplay panels and more.

When: December 1 Where: Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, inaugurated Biman’s 4th Boeing 787-8 dreamliner ‘Rajhangsa’.

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December, 2019 marks the 48th anniversary of Bangladesh’s victory in the 1971 War of Liberation against the Pakistani occupation army. This day marks the culmination and the ultimate victory of the Bengali people’s protracted struggle for emancipation from subjugation and oppression by the Pakistani occupation forces. Through celebration of this day amid much enthusiasm the country declares to the whole world how proud the Bangladesh people about their success in vanquishing the enemy of our freedom.

It is a time to pay homage to the three million people who laid down their lives so that we may taste the fruits of liberty. It is time to remember the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the four national leaders who led the nation in those turbulent days when the Pakistan army, with all its might, viciously descended upon the innocent Bengalis whose only crime was to seek the most basic of human right for themselves and their progenies—the right to self-determination.

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Bangladesh also remembers, on this day, the country’s foreign friends for their support during the crucial nine months of the war.

Bangladesh particularly recalls neighbouring India’s generous and fearless support in sheltering and caring for the millions of refugees who were encamped in the Indian soil. The words of tribute will be incomplete if Bangladesh does not recognise and reminisce the sacrifices of the Indian Army shoulder to shoulder with the Bengali Mukti Bahini in the joint force. A word of thanks is due to the international community and the media who were a tower of strength at our hour of need. They did a tremendous catalytic job of securing goodwill for Bangladesh’s cause for which no word of gratitude would be enough.

(Left) Bangladesh national flag; (Below) Celebrating Victory Day (Opposite page) File photo of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

This momentous occasion is also a befitting occasion for the people of Bangladesh to take stock of how far this nation of about 160 million people now – then 75 million – has progressed in these last nearly five decades.

The period is obviously too small in the infinity of time. But in assessing the ups and

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Victory Day is mainly associated with parades, political speeches, fairs, concerts, and ceremonies, and various other public and private events in Bangladesh.

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downs, rise and fall of nations, this span of forty eight years is not negligible either.

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from the United Nations (UN)-defined list of least developed countries (LDC). The presumptive date for formal graduation out of LDC status is January 01, 2024, after going through the standard process of approval and announcement under the UN system.

The economy has progressed well regardless of natural adversities like floods and cyclones. This country has developed a world-class apparel industry in this period and made giant strides in increasing agricultural productivity to be able to almost feed its entire doubled population.

It has had other successes also in social sectors and in building an industrial base for producing many essential consumers as well as intermediate products, and even some capital equipment. It is currently showing promise in new areas like shipbuilding, pharmaceuticals, information technologies (IT) and outsourcing business.

Bangladesh’s goal is to address the challenges of further progress through establishing a truly healthy democratic political culture that conforms to the spirit of 1971.

Bangladesh today has developed a worldclass apparel industry

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(Opposite page) Victory Day parade; (Left) Curzon Hall on Victory Day

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Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar

Located one-hour from Dhaka in an airplane, Cox’s Bazar is famous for its long natural sandy sea beach, which stretches for more than 120 km. The beach gets busy from November to early March. It boasts of many luxurious five-star hotels some of which are international chain hotels. Surfing, swimming, fishing and general aquatic revelry are the most obvious options. However, if you’d much rather keep your feet dry, there are several other nearby attractions so long as you’re willing to walk. The nearby villages all have Buddhist temples that are well worth a look as well as local craftspeople who create all sorts of wares for your perusal.

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Singapore to Cameron Highlands

A nine-hour drive coach ride may sound exhausting, but once you reach Cameron Highlands, the effort seems to be worth. Away from the hustle and bustle of Singapore, the place is blessed with coolest weather. Hugely popular for strawberries and its tea plantations, Cameron Highlands is a place for family fun. There is a lavender garden too, which sheds light on medicinal and therapeutic uses of lavender. Other attractions here include mossy forest, Parit waterfall, Robinson waterfall, time tunnel-the local museum and butterfly garden. Don’t miss the little carts selling all kinds of burgers: they are really delicious.

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East-meets-East Sometimes, we search far and wide for something that might actually be inside us, around us, so close to us that its nearness blinds us to its magnificence. But at Osaa, we have always cherished our provenance – our Indianness that makes us so distinct.

This undying obsession with the rich textiles, colours and embroideries of our country then found strong resonance when we discovered the classical arts of the Orient – an East-meets-East amalgam that was fated to happen. It was serendipity at first sight.

The end result? Not a piece of clothing but wearable art to match the sanctity of the occasions you’re going to remember forever. A timeless legacy meant for your present but also to hand down through generations. A piece of craftsmanship that only works to amplify your oncein-a-lifetime occasions and be part of your glorious memories forever. A story told through bridal couture crafted with love and care, possibly encompassing Adarsh’s fascination for the abstract and asymmetrical, enveloped in the kind of beauty that is rare and enduring.

The muse we create for understands why character trumps beauty – one will fade while the other will only shine brighter with time. She knows the devil lies in the details, that the meeting point for the classic and the modern is a timeless one, that our shared Indian heritage of embroideries, weaves, prints, dyes, colours and silhouettes deserve a canvas like her. She travels the world but her heart lies in the east. She sees art as not something to be hung up on bare, white walls; she carries it on herself. In fact, she’d probably make you wonder: is she art herself?

About Adarsh A textile interpreter who sees storytelling through the lens of fashion, Adarsh Makharia has over two decades of experience in textile development. His

label is committed to giving a voice to traditional craftsmanship and artisanal techniques through a vocabulary that’s definitively modern and singularly distinctive. He has taken his strength and love for indigenous crafts and textiles to create this labour of love that sits at the vantage point of classic and modern, with a strong colour essence all the way through.

He believes that to grow, you must help people around you rise as well. And so, the karigars he works with are entrepreneurs in themselves – having helped them open bank accounts over 15 years ago, setting off on a path of empowerment.

An observer of people and the stories they live, Adarsh enjoys the simple things in life, with a dash of drama – and you will find exactly this in his creations that look to the past for references, are meant for the present, but will continue to be relevant in the future.

Adarsh runs an exclusive studio in Kolkata, and supplies to Ogaan, Carma (Delhi), Aza (Mumbai), Deval (Ahmedabad), and Yaffa (Raipur).

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London to the Cotswolds

About 1.5 hours by train will take you to one of the lovely English countrysides. Think of Cotswolds and about 750 green and pleasant square miles straddling Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire comes to mind. Each county has its own unique charm, but for a textbook weekend stick to Gloucestershire, land of Jilly Cooper, honey-coloured stone cottages and retired rock stars. There are various things to immerse yourself in: go leaf-peeping at Westonbirt Arboretum, take a clay pigeon-shooting lesson at the Cotswold Clay Club and coo over grazing cattle as you drive into Minchinhampton.

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The history and architecture of the forts in Bangladesh speak a lot about the country's past By: Mun ira A . Fid a i

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(Above) Lalbagh Fort; (Opposite page) Sonakanda Fort

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was a country occupied by many before it became its own mistress. And all occupations left behind their own marks on the slate of this country, giving it a variety of colours and flavours and sights to call its own. Some of the most beautiful forts, in fact, were gifts to this land by Mughal emperors.

Hajiganj Fort

Bangladesh has its fair share of architectural personality in the form of forts such as the Hajiganj Fort in Narayanganj.

Also known as Khizrpur Fort and located at the western banks of the Shitalakkha river, the Hajiganj Fort has all the characteristics of being a water fort. It was estimated to have been built in the period of Islam Khan

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One of the most efficient ways to get around the Dhaka traffic is on three wheels – either in a (cycle) rickshaw or in an auto rickshaw.

Bengalis are passionate about their fish.

Bangladesh is great for non-veg eaters; especially the Biryani and fish curries.

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Hajiganj Fort, also known as Khizirpur fort, is situated at Hajiganj locality of Narayanganj

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(Above) Idrakpur Fort; (Left) Hajiganj Fort

season for protection from pirates and the occupants used other means of shade and roof, for instance, perhaps, tents. The fort is currently being used as the headquarters of Fire Brigade, Narayanganj.

Sonakanda Fort

Another river fort in the same locality of Narayanganj, this time on the eastern banks of the Shitalakkha river, Sonakanda Fort is built with somewhat more structure than the one we discussed above. While the fort is difficult to date back for certain, it may be a safe assumption that this too was built in the Mughal times and to safeguard Dhaka and Narayanganj from pirates. With thick walls and a massive artillery platform with a gateway to the north, it seemed to have served the purpose well. One can see thick, massive walls to hold or defend the fort with loopholes to fire at the enemy. A major attraction of this fort is its artillery platform. A smaller, spherical platform leads to the main platform where cannons of higher strength were kept aimed at

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The Idrakpur river fort was built in the 1660s and lives on till now

intruders coming from the Shitalakkha river.

This is one of the most distinctive features of almost all the river forts built during this era.

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Situated in Munshiganj, the Idrakpur river fort was built in the 1660s and lives on till now. Bengal, under the Mughals was a very wealthy location and was frequently the target for pirates. Built by Mir Jumla II, the fort was part of a triangular defensive strategy in order to defend the vulnerable Ichamoti and Meghna waters from pirates.

The pirates used this waterway to make their way through the Shitalakkha rivers into Dhaka, looting important cities like Bikrampur and Sonargaon on the way.

The other two forts completing the triangle were Sonakanda and Hajiganj, in Narayanganj.

A notable part of the fort is a circular drum in the eastern portion, used for mounting ammunition. Legend states that there was a set of stairs at the foot of this drum which led to a room where more ammunition was kept in store. It is also said that this room was linked to a secret tunnel which led to the Lalbagh Fort.

Lalbagh Fort

A 17th century Mughal fort, facing the Buriganga river, the construction of this fort was started by Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah, third son of Emperor Aurangzeb.

His successor, Shaista Khan, however, abandoned the structure in an incomplete state, deeming it unlucky, when his daughter Pari Bibi passed away in it; it remains unfinished to this date. Three architectural monuments within the complex were finished: the Mausoleum of Pari Bibi, the Diwan, or Hall of Audience and the three-

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(Left) Hajiganj Fort; (Below) Sonakanda Fort

Lalbagh Fort is 17th century Mughal fort complex that stands before the Buriganga river

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domed Quilla Mosque. There are other myths surrounding the fort as well.

There are passages below the fort leading to Fort Zinzira, another structure, not too far from this one. It was mentioned that soldiers that tried to escape the British army through this route never returned, and neither did the search parties sent after them. The passages are now sealed.

The fort is worth a tour and many guided tours are available at the venue.

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Adventure land South Asia’s greenest jewel, Bangladesh is a region full of exciting adventures. Go find the one that suits you

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Sundarbans for wildlife A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans Reserve Forest, located in the south-west of Bangladesh, is famous for Bengal Tigers.

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Diving in St Martin The diving in St Martin is incredible. There are over 55 dive sites surrounding this small island.

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Tea gardens of Srimongol Nature has adorned Srimongol with green trees.

Its natural scenery is charming. The terraced tea gardens, plantations and evergreen hills of Srimongol are wonderful treats for tourists.

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Madhabkunda for waterfalls One of the highest waterfalls in Bangladesh, it is one of the most attractive tourist spots in the Sylhet division.

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Cox’s Bazar adventures People come to Cox’s Bazar for parasailing, bungee jumping, land sailing, speed boats and leisure stroll across the beach.

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Hiking in Keokradong The main hike starts from Boga Lake, which can be reached from Bandarban town via two chaander gari rides with a stop at Ruma Bazar.

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Heritage land Shalban Vihara is a crucial site as part of the Mainamati remnants in the Comilla district By: Md . Ziau l Ha q ue How l a d er

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is renowned all over the world for its several Buddhist heritages. Many significant discoveries relating to Buddhism have been made in the country. The discoveries have added significantly to our knowledge of the history and chronology of ancient Bangladesh and various aspects of her Buddhist life and culture.

Shalban Vihara in C0milla is one of these discoveries. An important heritage site in Bangladesh, Shalban Vihara is located about eight km west of Comilla town in the low hills named Mainamati-Lalmai range.

This range is dotted with more than 50 ancient Buddhist settlements dating from 8-12 century AD. About 1,200 years ago, King Bhava Deva, the fourth ruler of the early-Deva dynasty, built Shalban Vihara on 168 sq m of land. It was the royal palace for the early Buddhist students. This site, previously called Shalban Rajar Bari, was identified as a Buddhist monastery after archaeological excavations and later termed as Shalban Vihara from the terracotta seals and copper plates discovered here. Its original name is supposed to have been Bhava Deva Mahavihara after the 4th king of the early Deva dynasty who ruled this region from the mid-7th to mid-8th centuries AD. It was built near the outskirts of Devaparvata, the Samatata capital bordering the Lalambi forest.

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(Above and right) Salban Vihara, Mainamati Ruins

Antiquities dug up from Mainamati ridge have established its value as a potential archaeological site. The copper plate inscription of Ranavankamalla Harikaladeva was discovered as early as 1803. In 1875, ruins of what was supposed to be a small brick fort were found in the Kotbari mound, along with some typical Mainamati terracotta plaques. It was, in fact, another monastery.

Of the 13 copper plates recovered from Mainamati excavations, no less than eight were from Shalban Vihara, four from Charpatra Mura and one probably from Ananda Vihara. Of the nearly 400 coins found at Mainamati, about 350 were collected from Shalban Vihara which included a few gold coins of the Guptas, Devas and the Khadgas.

There were also several bronze miniatures excavated from Shalban Vihara.

Any description of Mainamati will remain incomplete if the three marvels recently discovered were not described. These include two of metallurgical skill and one of stone sculpture. The stone sculpture is of a standing Buddha and discovered in the Rupban Mura

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excavations. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that this is the only sculpture approximating the classical Gupta Buddha image in Bangladesh, or for that matter, Bengal as a whole. The other two marvels are a bronze colossal Vajrasattva image discovered in the ruins of Bhoja Vihara in 1994, and a huge bell found at Rupban Kanya Mura. The 1.5m high sitting Vajrasattva is a wonder of bronze casting, probably dating to 10th -11th century AD. There is another similar, though mutilated (only the head is preserved) bronze image, a large life-size bronze head of Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara, which has traces of gold plating on the polished surface.

This was collected from the Bairagi Mura mound. A bronze bell weighing about half a ton can be dated back to the 10th -11th century AD. Though Paharpur has the largest number of stone sculptures and terracotta plaques found in Bangladesh, an astounding number of important inscriptions, coins and miniature bronzes have been hauled from Mainamati, unequalled to any site in Bengal

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(Above and right) Shalban vihara is one of the best known Buddhist viharas in Bangladesh

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or perhaps in the entire subcontinent.

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In the case of the Shalban Vihara excavations, for instance, more than 300 coins - gold, silver (the most), and copper - testify to the use a regular currency. This has revolutionised our long-held idea of Bengal's currency system, which was based for long on the absence of Pala and Sena coins. It now appears that at least the southeastern part of Bengal had a flourishing currency system, indicating a thriving economy. Also, the discovery of both the Pattikera and Harikela silver coins at Shalban Vihara has helped clarify our understating of both the coinages.

Every year many tourists from home and abroad visit Shalban Vihara. The Department of Archaeology has established a museum near the site where they have displayed the relics found in and around the Shalban Vihara.

The government of Bangladesh has taken the initiative to mark the Shalban Vihara as a World Heritage Site.

The ruins are inside the middle of the Lalmai hills ridge

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Sylhet

Sylhet Division, in the northeastern division of Bangladesh, is named after its main city, Sylhet By: D ev D ul a l (Sur j o)

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Sylhet

has a very interesting and rich history, before the conquest by the Muslims; it was ruled by local chieftains.

In 1303, the great Saint Hazrat Shah Jalal came to Sylhet from Yemen with a band of 360 disciples to preach Islam and defeated the then Raja Gour Gobinda.

Nestled in the picturesque Surma Valley amidst scenic tea plantations and lush green tropical forests, greater Sylhet is a prime attraction for all tourists visiting Bangladesh. Laying between the Khasia and the Jaintia hills on the north, and the Tripura hills on the south, Sylhet breaks the monotony of the flatness of this land by a multitude of terraced tea gardens, rolling countryside and the exotic flora and fauna.

Here the thick tropical forests abound with many species of wildlife, spread their

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(Below) Tea gardens of Sylhet; (Right) Traditional items made by tribes

aroma around the typical hearth and homes of the Manipuri tribal maidens famous for their dance.

The Sylhet Valley is formed by a beautiful, DcZ¨Kvq ‡ek msL¨K nvIi i‡q‡Q hv eo c«vK… winding pair of rivers named the Surma wZKfv‡eB wbPy| kxZKv‡j, GB nvIi¸wj meyR we¯—…Z and the Kushiara both of which are fed by Rwg‡Z cwibZ nq, Z‡e el©vKv‡j G¸wj wekvj innumerable hill streams from the Rjivwk‡Z cwiYZ nq| The tea picking north and the south. season spans the GB nvIi¸wj j¶ j¶ Awfevmx cvwL‡`i spring, summer, The valley has a good number GKwU AfqviY¨ hviv Zxe« kxZ Gov‡Z monsoon and of haors, which are big natural wngvjq n‡q mvB‡ewiqv ‡_‡K DW‡q autumn months, depressions. During winter, Av‡m| from early March to late November. these haors are vast stretches of green land, but in the rainy season, they turn into turbulent seas. These haors provide a sanctuary to the millions of migratory birds who fly from Siberia across the Himalayas to avoid the severe cold there.

An interesting feature of the Sylhet

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Fast fact

Bangladesh makes over 60 million kilograms of tea each year, making it one of the largest tea producers in the world.

Commercial tea production in Bangladesh dates from 1857, when Malnichara Tea Estate, just north of Sylhet, was set up by the British.

166 tea estates are still in operation in Bangladesh, 133 of which are in Sylhet.

region is the aboriginal tribes such as the Tipperas, the Manipuris, Khasis, and Garos who still live in their primitive ways in the hills, practicing their age-old rites, rituals, customs and traditions. During various festivals such as Rash Leela (fullmoon night celebrated in the month of February) and Doljatra, young girls dressed in colourful robes, dance with the male members of their choice. The Manipuris perform their famous dance, based on allegorical love themes of the ancient mythology.

How to go: Osmani International Airport (ICAO: ZYL) is served by all major domestic carriers. There are many luxury coaches and bus services from Dhaka to Sylhet. There is also train services from Dhaka to Sylhet every day.

The Sylhet Valley is formed by a beautiful, winding pair of rivers named Surma and Kushiara ‡cª‡gi Mí¸wji Dci wfwË K‡i Zv‡`i weL¨vZ b…Z¨ cwi‡ekb K‡i| Imgvbx Avš—R©vwZK wegvbe›`‡i (AvBKvD: ‡RWIqvBGj) mg¯— Af¨š—ixb d¬vB‡Ui hvZvqvZ i‡q‡Q| XvKv ‡_‡K wm‡jU Mvgx A‡bK jv·vwi ‡KvP Ges evm mvwf©m i‡q‡Q| GQvov c«wZw`b XvKv ‡_‡K wm‡jU hvIqvi ‡U«bI i‡q‡Q| Biman connects Dhaka-SylhetDhaka with daily flights (biman-airlines.com)

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Tarot cards...

b‡f¤^i-wW‡m¤^i 2019Õi Rb¨ U¨viU fwel¨ØvYx Tarot predictions for November-December 2019 by Manisha Koushik

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Aries (‡glivwk)

Taurus (e…livwk)

Gemini (wg_ybivwk)

Follow the advice of someone clued up financially to remain on the safe wicket. You are blessed with the Midas touch and turn everything you touch to gold! Jewellers or those dealing in gold and precious stones are likely to hit it big.

You will need a push to get going in a professional venture and that push will be forthcoming.

Problem solving with the help of knowledgeable people assumes importance on the academic front at this juncture. A new relationship is on the cards.

You may need to rework your personal equation with those who have come to loathe you.

Irregular timings and junk food may threaten your health. Don’t be arrogant in matters of love, as you may fall from your high horse.

Lucky Number: 3, Lucky Colour: Golden Brown

Lucky Number : 2, Lucky Colour : Sky Blue

Lucky Number : 7, Lucky Colour : Chocolate

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†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v : 3, †mŠfv‡M¨i is : †mvbvwj ev`vwg

†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v : 2, †mŠfv‡M¨i is : AvKvkx bxj

†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v : 7, †mŠfv‡M¨i is : P‡Kv‡jU

Cancer (KK©Uivwk)

Leo (wmsnivwk)

Virgo (Kb¨vivwk)

Domestic front will be most peaceful and family most accommodating. You will manage to overcome fatigue by adopting fitness techniques and taking herbal alternatives. Don’t let anyone dictate to you at work.

Don’t base your judgement on limited information. If you find things not moving according to plans, don’t turn a blind eye. Playing the blame game will be detrimental to your love life. Academically, you are likely to shine.

Meditation and matters spiritual will prove uplifting and help in getting de-stressed. Your timing in getting something completed on the home front will prove right. Carelessness in health may cost you dear.

Lucky Number : 17, Lucky Colour : Parrot Green

Lucky Number : 4, Lucky Colour : Violet

Lucky Number : 8, Lucky Colour : White

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†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v : 17, †mŠfv‡M¨i is : wUuqv meyR

†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v : 4, †mŠfv‡M¨i is : †e¸bx

†mŠfv‡M¨i msL¨v : 8, †mŠfv‡M¨i is : mv`v

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Manisha Koushik is an astrologer, Tarot Card reader, Numerologist, Vastu & Feng Shui consultant.

libra (Zyjvivwk)

scorpio (e…wðKivwk)

sagittarius (abyivwk)

It seems immensely fulfilling on the professional front, as new deals are negotiated and signed.

You will have a leg up on rivals on the academic front. Socially, you can expect a hectic time in the company of friends and relatives.

Your calculated moves will keep your nose above the water in both personal and professional situations. Changes instituted at home are likely to be appreciated by all. A wise investment done previously promises rich returns.

A misunderstanding in money matters can create a rift, so be transparent in all your dealings. You may need to keep your distance from someone who is not too happy with your habits. Mental tensions may give you a sleepless night.

Lucky Number: 22, Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Number: 15, Lucky Colour: Lavender

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The capital city of Ash Sharqiyah Region, the fishing town of Sur in Oman has played a distinguished role in maritime commercial activity across the region By: Aft a b Hus a in Kol a

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spectacular confluence of landscape, sand and sea, Sur is the capital of the Al Sharqiyah Governorate of Oman. It has been the maritime hub of Oman since the bygone days. Sur has always fascinated travellers as it is such a place where the journey is the destination as you make many exciting discoveries en route.

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As you leave Muscat, Oman’s enchanting capital, taking the Quriyat highway, immerse yourself in picture-postcard landscapes and turning the pages of the beautiful canvas of nature. Just a few kilometres before Quriyat, take a diversion at the main junction properly signposted towards Sur. The first major sight just off the main highway is the Bimmah sink hole (also called Hawiyat Najim), one of the many sink holes Oman is endowed with.

Amidst green environs and a municipal garden, the giant limestone crater has steps to descend to a deep crystal-clear pool fit for swimming. At the nearby Fins beach (or the White beach), tourists can camp or enjoy fishing.

For those who want to experience the true joy of being in nature’s lap, Wadi Tiwi and Wadi Shab are the next stops on the route. Wadi Shab, cuddled between two biscuit-coloured long stretch of rocky cliffs on either side, is one of Oman’s popular wadis. Every scene in the vicinity makes for a picture-perfect postcard. The wadi combines the attraction of coastal pockets with inland wonders. The entire stretch of the wadi has seven pools of shimmering, emerald-green waters studded with boulders. Wadi Tiwi, located a couple kilometres south of Wadi Al Shab, has the same emerald pools, lush flora and plunging canyons.

Half an hour from Wadi Shab is the ancient town of Qalhat, which was Oman’s first capital and was once visited by the celebrated traveller Ibn Batutta. This July, Qalhat was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visible from the highway itself, Qalhat houses the shrine of Bibi Mariam, known to be an elderly woman who built a mosque. A crypt at the

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shrine entrance leads to the underground corridors beneath the floor.

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Leafing through pages of history, one can find that the Phoenicians established this expansive city, and Malik bin Fahim Al Azdi made it his capital in 2500 BC during his reign. Sur also served as a thriving gateway to Oman, the first port of call for boats on their return from East Africa and India.

People of Sur were distinguished from other Omani seafarers by their ship-building skills.

Little wonder then, sea vessels had probably been built from the era of the shipwrights of

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Adventure Bimmah Sinkhole Located south of Quriyat in the town Bimmah, this natural limestone crater is quite unique and is great spot to take a quick dip.

Magan (old name for Oman), 4000 years ago, to the first half of the 20th century. Though the ship-building yard presents a grim picture these days, a few ships are still being built here. Watching the old artisans chiselling at a magnificent dhow is a feast for the eyes.

Sur’s sights

A sight for tourists, the antiquated ship Fath Al Khayr overlooks Mohammed bin the sea as a testimony to Sur’s Khamis Al Shaqqaq maritime heritage. Weighing my‡i hv †`Lvi Av‡Q the ship Fath Al around 220 tons, the ship was my‡ii †h mvgyw`ªK HwZn¨ †mUvi Khayr weighs built in Sur by Mohammed bin cÖ gvY wn‡m‡e GL‡bv mUvb `uvwo‡q around 220 tons.

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Eat Fast Food Shawarma kebabs, mezze and dhal – it’s affordable, flavorsome, just perfect washed down with Omani black tea or a fresh fruit juice – and Sur has plenty of these places.

Shop Ladies’ Souq With its traditional perfume shops, gold souq and Arab clothing stores, the Ladies' Souq is a fascinating part of town to wander around.

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Wadi Shab is cuddled between two coloured long stretch of rocky cliffs on either side main entrance to the wilayat on the desert road. Sur’s creek, with two watchtowers on adjacent hillocks, offers a picturesque scenery. A big stretch of unpolluted beach with a promenade allows tourists to enjoy refreshing sea breeze. Towards the far end, there are canopies and cafeterias, and across the other side is the magnificent lighthouse located in the scenic village of Aijah.

This fairyland village can be accessed by boats or over the spectacular suspension bridge called Khor Al Batha. A tour of the village’s labyrinth of alleys reveals many splendid old houses with carved doors and arabesque windows. But the lighthouse silhouette against the bobbing dhows in water is a sight to behold.

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(Above) Wadi Bani Khalid in Oman; (Left) Sunaysilah Castle in Sur

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72 Anson Road, #05-03, Anson

North East Extension, Terminal - 4,

House, Singapore 079911

Fax +971-02-6344664

Dubai, UAE

Mobile : +971-050-6131293

Dubai (DXB), (GMT+4) Al Masraf

Email: auhkk@bdbiman.com

Tower, 16th Floor, Office #1605,

Fax: +91-33-2226-6674

Hounslow, Middlesex

Albaniyas Road, P.O. Box No -1515,

Mobile: +91-9831098639

Hearthrow Airport TW6 3FB

Deira, Dubai, UAE

Email: ccuuu@bdbiman.com

Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok (BKK), (GMT+7)

+91-33-2226-6675

+ 971-4-220942/205

+ 44-(0) 208 745 7550 Fax: +44 (0) 208 7456390

+65-64385220 Fax: +65-64387998 Mobile: +65-91119069 Email: sinuu@bdbiman.com

163, Ocean Insurance Building

Office: +971-4-2283767 /205

N S C B International

Mobile: +44 (0) 7949686823

01/17 Floor Unit, 17A, Surawongse

Fax: + 971-4-2278451

Airport Kolkata - 700052

Residence : +44(0) 208 5738127

Airport Office

Road, Suriyawongse,

Mobile: + 971-50-5539045

Email: lhrkk@bdbiman.com

Passenger Terminal Building,

Bangkok-10500

Residence: + 971-4-2576185

Fax: +91-33-25119662

Email: dxbuu@bdbiman.com

Mobile: +91-9831098638

Cargo And Stores & Purchase

Terminal -1, P.O. Box No-23,

Residence: +91-33-25119826

Office Stratus House

Singapore 819642

Email: ccukk@bdbiman.com

Office Block (1st floor), Bedfont

+66-02-2355556 Fax: +66-(0)22369973 Mobile: +66-(0)898960554

Dubai International

Email: bkkuu@bdbiman.com

Airport, Terminal-1, Departure building, Room# 1017, 1049 & 1050

Bangkok Airport

+ 971-4-2162895

+91-33-25119662

Kualalumpur, Malaysia (KUL), (GMT+8), 13th, Floor

#041-49, Singapore Changi Airport

+65-65420067

Road, Staines Middlesex

Fax: +65-65426787

TW19 7NH

Mobile: +65-96323207

+ 44-(0) 1784266116

Email: sinkk@bdbiman.com

Room no – Z-2 007, 2nd floor

Fax: + 971-4-2245420

Menera Atlan, 161B Jalan Ampang

Fax: +44 (0) 1784266097

AOB Building, Suvarnabhumi

Mobile: + 971-50-5525936

50450 Kualalumpur, Malaysia.

Mobile: +44 (0) 7960650342

Yangon, Myanmar

Airport, Bangkok, Thailand.

Email: dxbkk@bdbiman.com

Email: bimancargo@yahoo.co.uk

GSA - Transmarine Logistics

+66-(0)2-1342940

+603-21646131

Asia Pte Ltd, Room: R-18, 2nd Floor,

Fax: +603-21646142

Fax: +66-(0)2-1342944

Frankfurt

Mobile: +6012-2736676

Manchester, UK

Centre Point Tower No 65 Corner

Mobile: +66-(0)8199243379

c/o AVIAREPS, Kaiserstrasse 77

Email: kuluu@bdbiman.com

Manchester (MAN), (GMT+0.00)

of Sule Pagoda Road and Merchant

Email: bkkkk@bdbiman.com

60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Suite – 1B, Portland Building

Street, Kyuaktada Township

+49 (0) 69 - 770 673 070

Airport Office

127-129 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PZ, UK

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Fax: +49 (0) 69 - 770 673 235

Lot S10 & S31, Main Terminal

(GMT+3), Ace Building, Post Box

SalesBG.Germany@aviareps.com

Building, KL International

No – 4492, Al Khobar 31952, Pepsi, Cola Road,.Dammam, KSA. +966-013-8873236

Hong Kong (HKG) (GMT+8) (00852),

+44-161-2286605/2636

+95 1 371867-68, Fax: +95 1 371869 Mobile: +95943029328

Airport Sepang,

Fax: +44-1612287070

Email: saeed.ahmed@

Selangor, Malaysia.

Mobile: +44-7538626645

transmarinelogistics.com

+603-87764770

Residence: + 44-161-9486718

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

Fleet Boeing 787-8 Boeing 777-300ER

Dash-8 Q400

Boeing 737-800

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. Engineering Services Department

Interior Arrangement of Boeing 777-300ER (35J+384Y = 419 PAX) Entry/ Entry/ Entry/ Emergency Exit Exit Exit Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Rows 1-52 (Row No. 13 are omitted.)

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Passenger Compartment Y Class 74 Seats Service Door

FWD PAX DOOR

Entry/ Exit

Interior Arrangement of Boeing 737-800 (12J+150Y = 162 PAX)

Interior Arrangement of Dash-8 Q400 Aircraft

Emergency Exit

Interior Arrangement of Boeing 787-8 (24 J+247 Y) Total 271 Seats Configuration

Entry/ Exit

AFT PAX DOOR

Emergency Exit(02nos.)

Entry/ Exit

Pitch: 19 X 31�

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit(02nos.)

Entry/ Exit

Rows 1-28

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fleet Data TECHNICAL DETAILS

AIRCRAFT 777-300ER

787 Dreamliner

737-800

DASH-8 Q400

Passengers

35 J + 384 Y

24 Business + 247 Ecomomy

12 J+ 150 Y

74 PAX (for Biman selected All Economy configuration)

Engines (maximum thrust)

GE90-115B (115,300 lbs.)

GENX-1B67/P2G02, 67,300 lb

CFM56-7 (26,300 lbs.)

PW 150 (5,071 shp)

Maximum Fuel Capacity

181,300 liters

84036 litres

26,025 liters

1,785 US Gal / 6,757 L

Maximum Takeoff Weight

755,000 lbs

502,500 lbs

70,987 kg

64,500 lb / 29,257 kg (for Biman selected High Gross Weight configuration)

Maximum Range

7,825 NM (14,490 km)

13,621 km/7355 NM

5,665 km

1,100 NM / 1,265 SM / 2,040 km

Typical Cruise Speed

905 km/h

902 km/h

828 km/h

360 kts / 414 mph / 667 km/h (Maximum Cruise Speed) 320 kts / 368 mph / 593 km/h (Intermediate Speed)

Wing span

212 ft. 7 in (64.8 m)

197 ft 3 in

112 ft. 7in (34.315 m)

93 ft. 3 in. / 28.42 m

With winglets

n/a

197 feet and 3 inches

117 ft. 5 in (35.8 m)

n/a

Overall Length

242 ft. 4 in (73.86 m)

186 feet and 1 inch

129 ft. 6 in (39.472 m)

107 ft. 9 in. / 32.83 m

Tail Height

60 ft. 8 in (18.49 m)

55 feet and 6 inches

40 ft. 10.5 in (12.459 m)

27 ft. 4 in. / 8.34 m

Interior Cabin Width

20 ft. 4 in (6.2 m)

226.5 inches (5m & 75.3cm)

12 ft. 4 in (3.7592 m)

97.9 in / 2.49 m (at Centerline) 81.9 in / 2.03 m (at Floor Level)

BASIC DIMENSIONS

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Whimsical weddings of

Bengal

As the winter has already started slowly making its presence felt in Kolkata, the city is all gearing up to embrace another wedding season. The wedding invitation cards have been sent for printing, the invitees’ list has been prepared and, now, it’s time for bridal shopping to look your best on your D-day.

A host of deep, meaningful rituals seeped in culture and tradition are performed amidst riot of colourfully elegant and immensely creative decorations. The Bengali weddings are celebrations of colour, camaraderie and beauty above all else. The attire of the Bengali bride is one of the most regal and elegant things that transforms her into a Goddess. She usually wears a Red Benarasi Saree made of silk and heavily embroidered with gold zari threads. The Bengali groom typically wears a Kurta, which is known as Panjabi, with a Dhoti. While the Panjabi may be made from various materials like, Cotton, Silk or Tussar, the Dhoti is generally made of Muslin or Bengal Handloom known as Tant.

We start making plans for the dream wedding even before we choose the life-partner. So, bridal shopping holds the ultimate importance in any wedding, especially for girls.

Whenever you are talking about shopping in Kolkata, the first name hits the mind is Burrabazar. This wholesale hub of Kolkata is the ultimate place to find the best of the collections of dresses in wide varieties and prices. Whether it’s a traditional Bengali Banarasi or a North Indian lehenga set, the best of the shops of Burrabazar will literally spoil you with choices.

Gariahat is considered as another hotspot of bridal shopping.

From Priyo Gopal Bishoyi, to Benarasi Kuthi, Traders Assembly, the Rash Behari Avenue is full of shops offering the exotic wedding collections for the brides-to-be. The Punjabi shops opposite Basanti Devi College can be a good destination for the grooms. There elaborate affair is quite a visual treat involving different facets of the marriage.

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