Bihanga mar apr 2016 l res

In-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Mar - Apr 2016 Vol 3 Issue 4

Birth of

a Nation

Happy Independence Day

INSIDE ADVENTURE

FINDING PEACE AT NIJHUM DWIP

EXPLORE

A PEEK INTO FIFA FOOTBALL MUSEUM

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS • NEW & NEWS • BIMAN ROUTES

CEO

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Happy times are here GLv‡bB hZ Avb›` M M Asaduzzaman Managing Director & CEO (actg.)

(Biman Bangladesh Airlines)

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Dear valued passenger,

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There has never been a happier time than now when all of us at Biman are very excited about the acquisition of a modern fleet from the world renowned Boeing Aircraft Company after long longing and passion. Few days earlier, two brand-new Boeing aircraft joined the fleet thus totalling the number of new generation factory-fresh Boeings at six and altogether the strength of the fleet stands at 14. The air is now thick with verve and vibrancy. The dream comes true at long last and the several thousand people at Biman now aspire to touch the sky.

We are in a bid to take Biman to a new height, indeed. Kudos to everyone who helped!

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In this era of electronic media and the Internet in particular, air travel has become more of an experience than mere a mode of transportation. I firmly believe in the corporate cliché of ‘customer is king’ and customers always remain in my focus while undertaking any company activity. We must continue to introduce a host of innovative products and services to enhance travel experiences for our customers and position Biman as the premier airline of discerning passengers.

We hope to resume our flights to Delhi and Hong Kong followed by adding couple of new destinations

Safety, Schedule and Service are the three core areas of airline business in which we work relentlessly for continual improvement of them. All our strategic plans evolve around these pillars. And here my job should be to remove some insurmountable obstacles that befall them. Our schedule regularity is improving at a fast rate. With the increased capacity, we are to increase the connectivity now and from the next summer, we hope to resume our flights to Delhi and Hong Kong followed by opening up a couple of new destinations like Guangzhou, Colombo and Male.

We had made it convenient to introduce a full-blown digital In-flight Entertainment on our first twin Boeing 777 300ERs

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in 2011 when the duo adorned our fleet. In the following year, another two came and the digitised entertainment system was introduced on them too. Needless to mention that the same path has been trodden for Meghdoot and Mayurpankhi -- the latest addition of two Boeing 737 800s

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to the Biman fleet.

Thales and Rockwell-Collins, the two major IFE Service Providers of modern day world, are our in-flight entertainment service providers. Both the group specialise in new connectivity demonstrations, advanced innovation for passenger control devices, 3D videos and a cabin lighting system that is even more stunning. We have included a long list of entertainment programmes in our IFE, ranging from recitation of the holy Quran to movies and music, drama and daily soap, real time map to videogames – drawn from Hollywood to Dollywood and beyond. They sure are a happy blend of our culture with the rest of the world.

As I was talking about our fleet, we made a deal to take delivery of 10 Boeings -- the remaining four Dreamliners should join the fleet in about four years, putting us on track to have the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleet among the region’s industry peers. The fifth-generation Dreamliner is the wonder of the skies, and the first one is likely to adorn Biman Fleet in 2018.

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us. Please keep me posted on mdbiman@bdbiman.com.

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Bon voyage!

hvÎv ïf †nvK!

As many amazing things are happening in Biman and with a lot more on the anvil, I welcome you to join the fray. Again, we value your opinion and welcome you to join hands with

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Bihanga is a bimonthly, bilingual (English & Bangla) in-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. It is published by Subcontinental Media Private Limited (SMPL) for Biman Bangladesh Airlines at: Suite 314, Crystal Palace, 3rd Floor, House # SE (D), Road No # 140, Gulshan South Avenue, Gulshan-1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.

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CONTENTS

In-flight magazine of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Mar - Apr 2016 Vol 3 Issue 4

Birth of

a Nation

Happy Independence Day

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INSIDE ADVENTURE

FINDING PEACE AT NIJHUM DWIP

EXPLORE

A PEEK INTO FIFA FOOTBALL MUSEUM

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS • NEW & NEWS • BIMAN ROUTES

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FOOTBALL MUSEUM

The Fifa World Football Museum is an interactive experience for people of all ages

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MAR - APR 2016

Adventures in Malaysia Be for a short romantic holiday or an off-the-beaten-track adventure, Malaysia will never depress you

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BIRTH OF A NATION

The postal service played a major role in stamping down on the identity of Bangladeshis

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NEW BEGINNINGS

Bengalis have their own traditional attire and look, which blossoms the fullest on the day of Pohela Boishakh

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EXPLORE 28 7 astonishing places of worship/cÖv_©bvi mßvðh© These religious places are widely recognised for their stunning architectural details

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PEOPLE 66 Readers guide/

cvV‡Ki wb‡`©wkKv Every month we come across a lot of new books.

Here are few of the best from the season

cÖwZ gvmRy‡oB Avgv‡`i nv‡Z Av‡m GKMv`v bZzb eB| GB †gŠmy‡gi wKQz fvj eB 70 Shakespeare 400 years after/400 eQi ci †kKmwcqi 2016 marks the 400th

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death anniversary of William

'Nijhum Dwip' can give one

Shakespeare. Here are few

a sense of silence and natural splendour unsullied by human exploration

†hUyKy Aemi †g‡j Zv wb‡q fvebvq c‡o hvB, hve †Kv_vq? †Kv_vq wgj‡e GKUy wbR©bZv? CULTURE 52 Sufism in Dhaka/

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things you didn’t know about the Bard

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62 Winter cakes of Dhaka/ kx‡Zi wcVv The celebration of winter will remain incomplete without tasting the cakes of Bangladesh

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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

ADVENTURE

CULTURE

LEISURE

PEOPLE

UPDATE

Sky Update Updates and facilities to make flying a pleasure

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TWO MORE FEATHERS IN BIMAN CA The Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, flocked by a host of cabinet ministers, secretaries and other dignitaries, inaugurated the induction of newly procured two more Boeing 737 800s into Biman fleet, in a ceremony held on last January 12,2016 at VVIP Lounge, Hazrat Shahjalal Internation Airport, Dhaka. Having a configuration of 162 (Executive 12 and Economy 150) seats, the duo has been named respectively as the Meghdoot and the Mayurpankhi.

The hon’ble minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Mr. Rashed Khan Menon, MP and the Chairman of Biman Board of Directors, Air Marshal Jamal Uddin Ahmed (retd.) were also present in the ceremony. Among other high-officials and dignitaries attending the programme, was the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Mr. Khorshed Alam Chowdhury.

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After adding two Boeing 737-800 in the fleet, the aircraft count of Biman now stands at 14

What's good with the latest aircraft is that they would be cost effective for Biman as they consume less fuel as compared to other planes. And it is hoped that they would play a vital role in taking Biman to new heights.

To get the two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, Biman Bangladesh Airlines took loans of $109 million from financial institutions. The national carrier will have to repay the loan within 12 years from the respective aircraft delivery dates.

US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing handed over the fifth and sixth aircraft Boeing 737-800s, out of total 10 in November and December respectively. After adding two new generation Boeing 737-800 in the fleet, the number of aircraft of Biman now stands at 14. This will now pave the way for the national flag carrier to introduce more new routes.

These two aircraft must increase strength of Biman and help add more flights in different routes, especially in mid-haul flight, said aviation industry sources.

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Biman has designed all menus to reflect the fresh, innovative cuisine isine of Bangladeshi culture with Western flare. 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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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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* Complementary beverage is served with all meals, and is available anytime on request.

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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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SPORTS T20 World Cup

This will be the sixth time that T20 World Cup will be played where 16 teams from all over the world will fight to take the world cup for the shortest format of the game.

This time around India will host the ICC tournament and it is the first time that the country is hosting the major ICC event without any collaboration.

When: March 8 onwards

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SPORTS Air Race World Championship 2016

Abu Dhabi will host the Red Bull Air Race for the ninth time in 2016.

The world’s fastest motorsport series, the high-flying 2016 RBAR World Championship sees 14 daredevil pilots race in high-performance planes 15-25 metres above the ground navigating an Air Gate pylon obstacle course at speeds of up to 370km/h.

When: March 11 - 12, 2016

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ENTERTAINMENT Dubai International Kite Fest 2016

Witness a magnificent showcase of hundreds of kites and kite flyers from around the world.

As one of the main attractions of the Dubai Shopping Festival, the fest will take place at Jumeirah Beach behind Sunset Mall. The Kite Fest will show the outdoor spirit of Dubai in full swing. This event is free to public.

When: March 17-19, 2016

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FESTIVAL Holi

Holi is the festival of colours, fun and frolic and is celebrated by millions in the Indian subcontinent. An ancient Hindu festival, Holi has also become popular among non-Hindu populations in South Asia. In Bangladesh too, many people join their neighbours to celebrate the festival by smearing abeer (a coloured powder) and spraying water colours on each other.

When: March 23, 2016

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ADVENTURE Land of the Lions

Construction of this vast new exhibit began back in 2014 in London. Two years on, the zoo is ready to rehome its pride of endangered Asiatic lions in this enclosure which is styled on the ruins of an amphitheatre-like lion temple. Visitors can get up close to the beautiful big cats thanks to newly installed ‘windowless-views’ created using fine wires.

Opening on: March 25

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EXHIBITION Dhaka Motor Show

Dhaka Motor Show is a three-day event being held at the Bashundhara Convention City in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This event will showcase new vehicles and aftermarket components of the rapidly expanding automotive market of Bangladesh in the auto industry.

When: March 31 – April 2, 2016

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SPORTS Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2016

The legendary Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is one of the world’s most prestigious international cross country rallies. Having celebrated its 25th anniversary event last year, the 2016 edition of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge returns bigger and better than ever.

When: April 1 - 7, 2016

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FESTIVAL Songkran

Super Soakers, water balloons and virtually any sort of spray bottle become weapons of water during Thailand’s Songkran (Water) Festival.

Although the roots of this festival are spiritual, with water dousing representing a purification ritual to wash away evil spirits in anticipation of the Thai New Year, it has now become an enormous countrywide water fight.

When: April 13-15, 2016

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FESTIVAL Pohela Boisakh

Pôhela Boishakh is the first day of the Bengali calendar and celebrated in India and Bangladesh as a New Year. True to the centuries-old tradition, people from all walks of life will throng different popular and historic spots at dawn in Dhaka and elsewhere across Bangladesh to hail the New Year with new hopes and aspirations for a better, peaceful year.

When: April 14, 2016

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EXPO Bangladesh Denim Expo

It is a two-day event being held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This event will showcase products like laundry and washing equipments, auxiliaries, dyes speciality chemicals, to that of denim fabrics and garments associated with this field etc. in the apparel & clothing, lifestyle & fashion industries.

When: April 25-26, 2016

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Be it a short romantic holiday or an off-the-beaten-track adventure, Malaysia will never depress you By: Archana

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But there’s another side too – the wild, untamed Malaysia full of jungle and reefs, mountains and rainforest, river and ridge. There are lesser countries in South-East Asia that can match the range of opportunities malaysia has for getting adventurous outdoors.

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is a land of incredible biodiversity. On one side, there’s the modern city Kuala Lumpur, bristling with skyscrapers, like the Petronas Towers, and modern transportation systems. And then there is the multi-ethnic Malaysia, where numerous indigenous groups like Malays, Chinese, Tamils etc contribute to the cuisines and customs.

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The swells of Indonesia to the south grab the headlines, but there is ample action on Peninsula Malaysia’s east coast too. Breaks around Cherating and off eastern Tioman see waves from across South China hold five or six feet -- plenty for both beginners and more-ambitious surfers.

Caves of Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

It is a fine three-day trek through rainforest

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From unique wildlife and tropical islands to isolated hill tribes, few places match Malaysian Borneo’s natural drama.

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(clockwise from top) Rafting adventure in Padas River, caves in Sarawak; climbing Kota Kinabalu; monkeys in Bako National Park

to the pinnacles, but the showpieces of the park are subterranean: the vast caverns, including the largest open to tourists 2km-long Deer Cave. Come here to discover what two million bats look (and smell) like.

Bako is Sarawak’s oldest national park, created in 1957

Meet the monkeys at Bako National Park

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This is Sarawak’s oldest national park, created in 1957. It may not be large, covering as it does only 27 sq km, but it is known for the variety of its habitats, plants and animal life. One of the main attractions are the 275 rare proboscis monkeys that are found here. Over 150 bird species also make the park their home. Jungle trails lead you through this interesting ecosystem.

KEEP IN MIND

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Remove shoes when entering homes and places of worship. Dress neatly, which covers arms and legs when visiting places of worship.

Do not point your foot at someone.

When giving or receiving money gifts to/from a Malaysian, do so with your right hand.

Malaysians by nature tend to be quite relaxed, calm and humble people, and you should adopt this very attitude when in Malaysia.

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Making a memorable journey

Entry Passport/Travel docs Visitors to Malaysia must carry valid passport/ travel documents with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond the period of intended stay.

24 (clockwise from top) Diving in Sabah; hiking in Endau-Rompin National Park; tree top walk in Sungai Sedim

Guide Tourist Police Lost your way? Need help? Look for a tourist police officer. They are recognised by their checkered hat bands, dark blue shirts and trousers.

Hike through the jungle of Endau-Rompin National Park

Tigers, elephants, tapirs, leopards, endangered Sumatran rhinos -- they are all here -- though admittedly they are tricky to spot among the 870 square kilometres of lush lowland forest. A hike is not about ticking off species but, rather, camping in the primordial woodland, ducking under remote waterfalls and watching for birdlife and monkeys.

Raft the Sungai Padas, Sabah

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Looking for some serious wet and wild fun? Then get ready to strap on your life jacket and safety helmet to brave the raging Padas River for some rafting adventure. This exhilarating excursion covers a distance of 30 km—making it the longest rafting route in Borneo by far. Padas River has also been rated to have some of the best and safest rapids in South East Asia. It is suitable for rafters aged 12 to 55.

Hike in the Cameron Highlands

If you are the one who loves to roam freely in the nature, the trails around the hill station of Cameron Highlands is the perfect place

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for you. Explore the legacy of the colonial English taking a stroll of the tea plantations.

Stroll the honeybee and strawberry farms, enjoying the cool respite from the heat at lower elevations.

Climbing Mt Kinabalu, Sabah

If you are afraid of heights, then this adventure may not be for you as you will be walking on vertical surfaces as well as crossing valleys on cable lines. This huge grey lump of granite, soaring to a sharp 4,095m peak, looms large over northern Borneo; the two-day climb requires determination to tackle hours of solid uphill -- but dawn views across to the Philippines on a clear morning offset even the most burning thighs.

Hike to the longhouses of the Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak

The chance to meet the indigenous inhabitants of Borneo and stay in their traditional longhouses is one of the key reasons for trekking into the steamy interior. Headhunters they may no longer be, but meetings with Borneo’s tribespeople still offer unique insights into fast-eroding cultures.

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Take to the tree tops in Sungai Sedim (clockwise from top) Water sport activity in Lankawi; hiking in Kinabalu National Park; there is excellent diving to be done in Semporna Archipelago;

Want to see more of the forest’s roof? Take the longest canopy walk in the world at the Sedim River Recreation Park. Get a monkey’s eye view from 50m above the forest floor and gain a different perspective on this amazing ecosystem as you walk along the 950m trail through the treetops.

Dive the Semporna Archipelago, Sabah

A submarine adventure around Sipadan -- an elliptical island atop an oceanic pinnacle -- takes the breath away from the diver. The water here too holds a number of marine life specimens, from soft banking sea turtles and schools of hammerhead sharks to water monitor lizards. If you are not a diving freak, fret not. There are a lot of places for you too like the one called Mabul. It is perfect for novice divers and even those who are not interested in diving at all.

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Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar The crown is decorated with more than 5,000 diamonds and 2,000 rubies and the tip features a single 76-carat diamond

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The Paro Taktsang, Bhutan Situated on a steep cliff 3,800m above the lush Paro Valley, the Tiger’s Nest monastery may not be easy to get to, but the journey through woods and past waterfalls garners its own sense of wonder

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Brihadeeswara Temple, India Known locally as ‘The Big Temple’, this enormous granite Hindu sanctuary in Tamil Nadu was built in 1010 by then emperor Rja Rja Chola I

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Mecca’s Grand Mosque Mecca’s Grand Mosque, is the largest mosque in the world and surrounds Islam’s holiest place, the Kaaba. It’s part of the annual pilgrimage, known as Hajj

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football gets a new home The Fifa World Football Museum is an interactive experience for people of all ages By: Abhishek Chakraborty Photos: FIFA Football Museum

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Manchester National Football Museum It originally opened in Preston in 2001. It is home to a collection of over 1,40,000 boots, balls, programmes, paintings, postcards and ceramics.

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(Clockwise from above) 1,000 and more exclusive exhibitions dating back to the establishment of Fifa and beyond are on display; Sportsbar 1904; Jerseys of national football teams of all Fifa member countries are shown in the rainbow room

China Linzi Football Museum The museum displays over 150 antiques, 300 pieces of historic pictures showing the process of origin, development and spreading of football.

Brazil Museu do Futebol In São Paulo lies an interactive attraction like no other -- the football museum. For soccer lovers, this is one of the prime destinations.

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people around the world,” Stefan Jost, managing director of the project, was quoted as saying. He expects that about 2,50,000 visitors will come and explore the museum in a year.

Taking over two years for construction work, the Fifa World Football Museum examines all aspects of the world of football. Besides the extraordinary history of Fifa and the Football World Cup, an interactive, multimedia world of experiences illustrates how, across the globe, the game stirs people’s emotions on a daily basis and influences and inspires them.

“We started with just two objects in our collection, namely the original World Cup trophy and a jersey from the Italian world champion team of 1938,” artistic director David Ausseil was quoted as saying.

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The library is home to over 4,000 books, from over 110 years of FIFA memorabilia and apparel, including the national football shirts of all the Fifa member associations. A further highlight is the giant pinball machine, which invites visitors to test their own ball skills in a playful manner – guaranteeing plenty of fun, including for non-football fanatics.

Sportsbar 1904 has three giant LED screens to give sports fans a front-row experience at the world’s favourite live sporting events.

Located on street level and open to the public, the bar offers a selection of international beers, wines and cocktails, with high-end finger food ranging from dim sum to gourmet burgers in a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere.

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1,480 images dating back to the first football moments caught on camera.

It is expected that the museum will see about 2,50,000 to 3,00,000 visitors every year.

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back on what global football is how it really impacts people’s lives, and what it does, how it unites nations’ people across all borders, I think it’s important to go back to that and understand that,” Jost was quoted as saying.

The museum also features the latest state-of-the-art LED screens throughout. The emphasis has been on innovative design as well as content.

Highlights of the activities the museum offers include a cinema recreating the atmosphere of a stadium and a game corner with a giant football Pinball machine.

The multi-million dollar Fifa World Football Museum opened its doors on February 28 in Zurich

Though a lot of emphasis has been laid for people to have fun, serious aspects too have been given a lot of importance. The library is home to a unique collection of over 4,000 books, magazines and documents from over 110 years of FIFA and world football. Its electronic database, reading area and work stations make it suitable for researchers too. There are facilities for school trips and areas for academic seminars and conferences too.

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need to unwind makes us explore new and untapped destinations as noise and hectic city life takes a toll on our body. This made me started to think of a place where I can keep all these at a bay and find a moment of solitude.

The answer came to me in the form of Nijhum Dwip. Meaning ‘Silent Island’, it is a very small island located at the shore of Bay of Bengal. A part of Hatia union of Noakhali district, it was initially known as Chor Osman.

As there are regular boats that ply from Dhaka to Hatia, the best way is to ferry to Nijhum Dwip. There is a boat that leaves at 5 pm from Sadarghat in Dhaka.

A big size boat would approximately cost around 1200-1500 taka.

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You can also choose to travel by road. First reach Sonapur Ghat in Noakhali District and then board on a sea-truck to your destination. Though it takes around 15 hours travel time to reach Nijhum Dwip island, its sheer beauty is sure to wash away your fatigue.

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From Hatia, you can either go for CNG-based auto-rickshaws or motorcycles. I choose the latter as the road is very rugged and I like some adventure. Cost is not a problem as you just need to pay 100 to 120 taka for the ride.

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Once you are there, board on the boat, which will cost you just around 10 taka. It will take you to Bondortila, a local place in Nijhum Dwip. Relax and rewind as you are now in the lap of nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the beaches of Cox’s Bazar or St Martin.

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Do not leave any trace that you were there. Just return back silently, without disturbing the nature and the inhabitants of the island..

Rivers around that part of the country are having immense might.

So think again before having a swim on river.

Act politely with locals. Do not get irritated by their continuum queries. Because its you who went there, not they.

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Majestic land of islands

St. Martin St. Martin Island The only Coral Island of Bangladesh, the total area of this tiny island is only 14 km and 20km distance from the mainland of Shahpari Island.

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Sonadia Sonadia Island It is about 7 km of Cox's Bazar and about 9 sq km in area. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach.

Moheshkhali Moheshkhali Island This is an island on the Bay of Bengal. It's dotted with forested hills and some mangrove vegetation alongside the coastal beach.

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One can simply take a walk around small canals that dot the island or visit the many small islands surrounding the main land. These are marked by mangrove trees and caraway plants which makes it a picturesque sight. Although there is no known wildlife on the island, herds of deer are a common sight. Those hungry for some outdoor adventure, can indulge in photography as many species of birds are found here.

Be careful while travelling in the rainy season.

The knee-deep mud on the island is an invitation to small-sized non-poisonous snakes, so ideally one should avoid walking on foot in the monsoons. You will also be surrounded by different species of animal around you. Spotted deer, monkeys, clawless otter, fishing cat, snakes, etc are a common phenomenon.

Though there are only a handful of hotels here, one is sure to find something that suits his/her requirement and pocket. But remember to use your art of bargaining to get a cheaper deal. The island is a paradise for fish lovers. Several local restaurants serve multitude of mouth-watering sea food options, including river fish, crabs and dry fish.

If you visit Nijhum Dwip during monsoons do not forget to taste the yummy Hilsa.

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The postal service played a major role in stamping down on the identity of Bangladeshis By: Reema Islam

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a year of turmoil for Bangladesh as its people fought a war that left millions dead or displaced and homeless. Independence had been declared on the 26th of March and now the country was struggling to win its land and dignity back. A Government-in-exile called the Mujibnagar had been set up in then Calcutta, present day Kolkata in India, and this government comprised of a large administrative unit. As the country was heading towards its eventual independence from Pakistan, it became imperative to use as many government instituted bodies, under the newly declared Bangladesh, as possible. The postal service thus played a major role in stamping down on the identity of Bangladeshis.

John Stonehouse, a British MP, was an active advocate of a liberated Bangladesh. After his visit to Mujibnagar, this former Postmaster general of the Royal Post-UK, suggested issuing postage stamps. Mr. Biman Mullick was considered the best choice for this job, as he had already designed Gandhi’s birth centenary

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stamp of GB in 1969. Thus, on July 29, 1971, eight stamps were issued as the first set of legally valid postage stamps of Bangladesh.

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The name of the country was spelt differently back then as 'Bangla Desh' and the flag also resembled a map of the country compared to the red circle now. Some of the images used were those of this earlier version of the map, the massacre of Dhaka University and the number 75 to acknowledge the population of Bangladeshis.

The First Day Covers printed in Kolkata were green while those printed in the UK were red/ vermillion and the denomination initially was that in Rupees, the currency of Pakistan. It was later changed to Bangladeshi Taka.

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As some districts bordering India began to be liberated, post offices in these areas functioned independently and Jessore Head Post Office was one such example. Liberated on December 8, the Post Master of this office, Mr. Hedayatullah, took the initiative of overprinting

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The name of the country was spelt differently back then in 1971 as 'Bangla Desh'.

The national flag resembled map of the country compared to the red circle now.

In 1972, Taka became the official currency of Bangladesh. In 1973 coins were implemented.

Pakistani stamps. These are known as Jessore Prints. However, after Bangladesh’s liberation on December 16, 1971, the official eight stamps finally arrived and were eventually distributed all over the country on December 20, 1971. As the stamps were not enough to run a postal network, the order was issued to handstamp the words Bangladesh on Pakistan stamps and postal stationery.

Eventually more stamps were designed by local artistes like Nitin Kundu. And all of these stamps were printed abroad until the commissioning of the Security Printing Press of Bangladesh in 1989.

Thus as we approach our Independence Day on March 26, let us acknowledge the great contribution the postal service, an often looked upon administrative aspect of any country, had in terms of helping us mark our identity. Those first set of eight stamps truly announced the arrival of Bangladesh.

The first set of eight stamps truly announced the arrival of Bangladesh

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Bangladesh has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Record for singing the national anthem by the largest number of people in Dhaka.

The Independence Day is commonly associated with parades, political speeches, fairs, concerts, and ceremonies.

Marking Independence Day, cultural institutions and organisations of the capital Dhaka arrange various celebration programmes.

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The noble intention of preaching Islam was the main factor that drove Sufis to the land of Bangladesh By: Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi

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culture and traditions were first introduced to Bangladesh during the caliphate of the Prophet Muhammad’s first four companions, known as Khulafa-e-Rashideen (The Rightly Guided Caliphs). Modern researchers have found out that inhabitants of this land were wellacquainted with Islam much earlier than the Muslim conquest of Bengal.

Early record

The earliest record of Sufism in Bengal goes back to 11th century AD in connection with the continuation of Sufism in northern India. Shah Sultan Rumi was the first Sufi to come to Bengal, when he came to Mymensingh in 1053 AD. Subsequently, Baba Adam Shah Shahid came to Dhaka in 1119 AD and Shayekh Jalaluddin Tabrizi, more popularly known as Hazrat Shah Jalal, arrived in Sylhet in 1225 AD. The list is endless.

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The word Sufi is derived from the Arabic word ‘safa’ meaning purity.

Sufism worked for purification of the human soul by cleansing the heart to give it a mirror-like transparency for the reflection of Almighty’s love. As one of the mystic corollaries of Islam, Sufism helped illuminate the spirit by emptying it of egoist drives and filling it with Allah’s attributes and also to complete the journey of life with absolute purification.

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The noble intention of preaching Islam was the main factor which drove the Sufi saints to leave their hearth and home. The Sufi saints preached moderate, progressive, multi-cultural and pluralistic Islamic tradition, which was the main reason behind its successful spread. These Muslim mystics (pirs and faqirs) reached out to every section of Bangladeshi society and preached the universal values of infinite love, mutual respect, religious harmony and social affinity. They came here, often alone, and preached Islam in the secluded areas throughout their lives under unfavourable circumstances.

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Impact in contemporary Bangladesh In contemporary Bangladesh, the impact of Sufism can be seen through the prism of arts and culture. The multi-faceted Sufi tradition reflects an essentially peaceful and pluralistic culture that connects contemporary Bangladeshi Muslims to their old-age heritage. The most redeeming features of Sufism’s appeal in Bangladesh continue to be its inbuilt qualities of openness, wide embrace and social accommodation.

Sufism not only helped in the spread of Islam in Bengal, but also contributed to the creation of a Muslim society in Bangladesh. Apart from the religiosity, the influence of the Sufis became attached to popular Bengali culture by the confluence of the murshidi, marfati and baul songs and gazir gan. Many of the Sufi preachers became so renowned in different parts of Bangladesh that their tombs are still respected and visited as holy shrines by people from all walks of life. As a nation we are indebted to those minds that were far more enlightened than what we have amongst most of their offshoots today.

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Islamic mystics are called Sufis and their way of life is Sufism.

The earliest form of Sufism arose under the Umayyad Dynasty (661–749) less than a century after the founding of Islam.

The core principles of Sufism are tawakkul (absolute trust in God) and tawhid (the truth that there is no deity but God).

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Time for new Bengalis have their own traditional attire and look, which blossoms the fullest on Pohela Boishakh

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The largest Pohela Boishakh fair is held in Dhaka where more than 1,00,000 people gather together to welcome the Bengali New Year.

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(Come, hey month of Boishakh, come, come soon). Such is the music in the air, in the towns and houses and hearts of Bengalis, as each day draws closer to April 14.

This day is celebrated as the start of Boishakh, the first month of the Bengali calendar and Bengalis celebrate their New Year with much aplomb and fanfare. Just like any other culture, Bengalis have their own traditional attire and look, which blossoms the fullest and brightest on this day.

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Men and women of all ages don on traditional costumes of the land – saris for women and Punjabis for men, in the Boishakhi colours of red and white.

Those who are more frivolous with their choices go out of the set red and white combo, onto flaming oranges, bursts of red and other bright colours.

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The best place to buy saris is the Mirpur Benaras Palli. If there is time at hand, there is no better place for a good bargain on saris. Kutir, Benaroshi,

(Top) People buy new clothes to wear on this auspicious day; Bengali females deck themselves up before performing in dance shows

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Foods to have on this day

Fish Panta Ilish Panta is leftover rice soaked in water and is very popular in the rural areas. It is accompained by crispy, delicious Hilsa bhaaja or fried Hilsa.

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Kataan or Taat – you name it, they have it. The colours will baffle you at first sight because it’s not always a woman who is spoilt for choice.

Veg Bhorta Bhortas are the simplest food of Bangladesh served with rice. Salt, lemon, roasted red chili or green chili etc accompany the Nobo Borsho feast.

Sweet Lobongo Lotika Lobongo Lotika, a traditional Bengali stuffed sweet, is secured by a lobongo or cloves, and hugged by thick sugar syrup.

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Pohela Boishakh falls smack in the middle of summer and those who are familiar with the heat of Dhaka would know that a light, cotton sari is the best attire for the day. For the women who dare to risk silk, another great place to shop is Sopura Silk, Gulshan 2. Slightly on the expensive side, this store gives you a very classy range of silk saris. The queen of georgettes and crepes is Eastern Plaza at Hatirpool. A little easier on the pockets than Sopura, Eastern Plaza houses many semi-silk and silk substitute gems under its roof.

For the budget conscious

Saris, however, are not for every Bengali beauty.

For those who prefer to keep their hands free for those cotton candy sticks, Salwar kamizes are ideal. The salwar kamiz is a very easily available costume so it’s best to go by the price range here.

Pink City, Gulshan 2, has an amazing collection of kamizes and loose flowing kurtis if you have some moolah in your purse, because fashion does come at a price. For those who are budget conscious as

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well as fashion savvy and do not mind some extended bit of walking, Chandni Chowk is your best friend.

There is no end to styles and variety here, and the sellers can surprise you with the dirt cheap prices.

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classical music and dance performances are a big part of the Pohela Boisakh celebrations.

To complete the look, what better than a pair of chappals and what better place than the Chaurangi Bazar at Elephant Road to give you the crème de la crème of shoes? Again, this place is yours to loot if you have awesome negotiating capabilities. Nagras, chappals, or semi formals, Chourangi has everything under a single roof.

Now that Boishakh is knocking at the doors, let’s pool in the cash and head out to make heads turn! Happy shopping and Shubho Noboborsho!

People buy colourful utensils on this day; (below) processions and musical are the order of the day

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For a Bengali, the winter season is all about droplets of water on the grass, juice of date trees and ravishing various kinds of pithas. Whether there is cold outside or not, people, especially children, eagerly wait to savour the taste of cakes on winter mornings. Let’s take a look at few of the most famous pithas this season.

Vapa

Bhapa pitha is one of the most popular pithas in Bangladesh. Made of rice flour, coconut and jaggery stuffed inside, the best part of this pitha is that it is easily available across the streets of Dhaka. Relishing this pitha from the vendors will take you back to your childhood when your grandmother used to prepare this in the backyard at dusk. You just need to visit a street vendor selling pitha, he would be happy to serve you. Don’t bother about the price. They sell it in a meagre 10 taka.

Chitoi

Every year, street vendors here give this pitha a new dimension. The cake is so popular that some vendors make 30-40 varieties of the same. Though available in various taste like the sour and spicy hot chitoi, milk-

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Pitha is one of the most preferred sweet on Poush Sankranti

chitoi is always in demand. The preparation too is very simple. First a sugar-syrup is made by boiling the milk and adding sugar or vermicelli in it. Then the cake is soak in the syrup for 6-7 hours.

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If you want to go for simple chitoi, mix powdered rice with warm water until it becomes a thick liquid. Heat the tawa and grease it with oil. Now pour a spoonful of the mixture in circular motion. Put the lid on and cook for 4-5 minutes. The pitha will swell into a beautiful white round shape. Repeat to make a few more chitoi pithas.

Nakshi Pitha

Nokshi or Nakshi Pitha is a traditional dessert that originated in the rural areas of Bengal.

Designing each pitha involves practice, but also passion. It is believed that earlier women used to express their inner thoughts through the designs carved on these pithas. Popular for wedding ceremonies, they are also given to relatives and friends as gifts.

Made of newly harvested rice, the beauty of this cake lies in its designs, which can vary from fish to birds to plants to flowers. Boil water and add rice powder and salt. Mix and stir well to make a thick dough. Roll the dough well to make it soft and smooth. Roll each boll out on a rolling pin to make a thick tortilla. Cut shapes out of it and make designs on each of the shapes. Then fry it in a syrup of jaggery and water until the pitha turns golden brown.

Puli Pitha

This pitha is made by mixing puree and

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You can’t taste Rose Pitha at a street vendors place. If you want to taste this pitha, visit someone’s home or cook it yourself.

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bread. First, coconut puree mixture is rolled inside a piece of raw bread and then deep fried. It is often seen that people use vegetables in place of coconut and name it vegetable rolls. However, if you are using coconut stuff, remember to fry it with sugar.

This pitha also comes in various designs.

Nakshi Pitha first originated in the rural areas of Bengal

Rose Pitha

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You can’t taste it at a street vendors place as they don’t sell it. If you want to taste this pitha, visit someone’s home or cook it yourself.

Here’s the recipe. Take milk in a pan, add salt and boil in a medium heat. Add flour in it and stir it to mix flour with milk. Take oil/ghee in your hand and start to mix the dough nicely.

Then divide the dough into seven-eight small balls. Take one small ball on your rolling board.

Spread little bit dry flour on it and make a thin bread. Cut out three small round pieces from the bread and put them on top of one another.

Then make your flower. Add sugar and fry till nice golden brown colour comes out.

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Some good reads from the season

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THE GUERRILLA: A PERSONAL MEMORANDUM OF 1971 By: Shahzaman Mozumder Publisher: Daily Star Books

The Guerrilla: A Personal Memorandum of 1971 is the writer’s personal account of the crucial days that he passed in the war field during the Liberation War of Bangladesh.

The book describes the details of each and every battle that the writer fought. Instead of holding pens, he held machine guns. He fought in Teliapara of Sylhet. The Guerrilla is his own story of how a boy became a soldier and showed so much of heroics to get the gallantry award of Bir Protik.

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THE DISCREET HERO: A NOVEL By: Mario Vargas Llosa Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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By: Sarwar Morshed Publisher: Academic Press and Publishers Library

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Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa’s newest novel, The Discreet Hero, follows two fascinating characters whose lives are destined to intersect: neat, endearing Felícito Yanaqué, a small businessman in Piura, Peru, who finds himself the victim of blackmail; and Ismael Carrera, a successful owner of an insurance company in Lima, who cooks up a plan to avenge himself against the two lazy sons who want him dead.

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Tarot cards...

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Tarot predictions for March-April 2016 by Manisha Koushik

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ARIES (‡glivwk)

TAURUS (e…livwk)

GEMINI (wg_ybivwk)

Setting up the house is likely to give immense satisfaction to some homemakers. An increase in earnings is indicated for some. Health seems fine.

Lucky number: 3; Lucky colour: Silver

You will be able to seize a golden opportunity to realise your academic goal. Your reputation is likely to reserve a special place for you on the social front.

Lucky number: 17; Lucky colour: Sandy Brown

Your professional commitment may impress those who matter on the work front. Spending time with lover will be enjoyable. You will continue to enjoy good health.

Lucky number: 6; Lucky colour: Pink

M„n¯’vjx Kv‡R hviv ¯^v”Q›`¨ †eva K‡ib Zv‡`i Rb¨ Ni †MvQv‡bvUv G‡b w`‡Z cv‡i Acvi Avb›`| KviI KviI †ÿ‡Î Avqe„w×i jÿY †`Lv hv‡”Q| kixi ¯^v¯’¨ fv‡jvB _vK‡e| ïf msL¨v: 3; iƒcvjx

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CANCER (KK©Uivwk)

LEO (wmsnivwk)

VIRGO (Kb¨vivwk)

You will rebound strongly on the professional front and achieve your academic goals. Good time is assured in a trip with friends. Monetary condition will remain stable.

Lucky number: 20; Lucky colour: Navy Blue

Someone you secretly love is likely to make the first move! You are likely to enjoy excellent health. Those who matter on the professional front may repose full faith in you.

Lucky number: 11; Lucky colour: Violet

Things start moving your way on the academic front. Taking possession of a new house or flat may become a reality. Adopt a more active lifestyle to remain fit.

Lucky number: 18; Lucky colour: Green

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LIBRA (Zyjvivwk)

SCORPIO (e…wðKivwk)

SAGITTARIUS (abyivwk)

Your financial position may become unstable, but you will be able to tide over it. Keep selfcontrol to maintain good health. You might get into a romantic relationship.

5; Lucky colour: Forest Green

You may become the centre of attraction in a social gathering. You may get the chance to enhance your earnings. You will make quick recovery from an long ailment.

Lucky number: 9; Lucky colour: Orange

You may get the opportunity that you seek on the professional front. Chance of earning big bucks is likely. Sharing feelings with the one you love is will make your bonds stronger.

Lucky number: 12; Lucky colour: Dark Yellow

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†ckv`vwi‡Z¡i w`K w`‡q †h my‡hvMUv LyuRwQ‡jb, †mUv †c‡Z cv‡ib| eo As‡Ki Avq Kivi m¤¢vebv cÖej| hv‡K fv‡jvev‡mb Zvi m‡½ Abyf‚wZ fvMvfvwM Ki‡j m¤úK© AviI gReyZ n‡e| ïf msL¨v: 12; Mvp njy`

CAPRICORN (gKiivwk)

AQUARIUS (Ky¤i ¢ vwk)

PISCES (gxbivwk)

Some of you may enjoy excellent reputation on the professional front. Your initiative in a family situation will be much appreciated. Take up an exercise regimen seriously.

Lucky number: 24; Lucky colour: Bottle Green

Financial stability is assured. Someone is likely to get interested in you and nudge you towards an exciting romantic relationship. A pilgrimage will prove satisfying.

Lucky number: 2; Lucky colour: Royal Blue

You will be able to resolve a pressing issue at work. You might meet your near and dear ones in a function. A home remedy may benefit those feeling under the weather.

Lucky number: 15; Lucky colour: Lemon

†ckv`vwi‡Z¡i RvqMvq Avcbv‡`i †KD †KD `viæY evnev Dc‡fvM Ki‡eb| cvwievwiK †KvbI mgm¨vq Avcbvi D‡`¨vM †ek cÖkswmZ n‡e| kixiPP©vi †h‡KvbI GKwU wewa‡K wmwiqvmwj wbb| ïf msL¨v: 24; †evZj meyR

Avw_©K w¯’wZkxjZvi wel‡q wbwðZ _vKzb| Avcbv‡K wb‡q †KD GKRb †ek AvMÖnx n‡q DV‡Z cv‡i Ges †m Avcbv‡K GKwU D‡ËRbvc~Y© †ivgvw›UK m¤ú‡K©i w`‡K †V‡j wb‡q hv‡e| †KvbI GKwU Zx_©hvÎvq mš‘wó jvf Ki‡eb| ïf msL¨v: 2; iq¨vj eøy

Kv‡Ri †ÿ‡Î †KvbI GKwU Riæwi mgm¨vi mgvavb Ki‡Z cvi‡eb| †KvbI GKwU Abyôv‡b Avcbvi Kv‡Qi I wcÖq KviI m‡½ †`Lv n‡q hv‡e| AvenvIqvi Kvi‡Y hviv fzM‡Qb, Zv‡`i †ejvq evmvq evbv‡bv †KvbI †UvUKv †ek Kv‡R Avm‡e| ïf msL¨v: 15; †jgb

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Shakespeare

400 years after

2016 marks the 400th death anniversary of William Shakespeare.

Here are few things you didn’t know about the Bard

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would be hard to argue the fact that William Shakespeare is one of the greatest contributors to modern English. It’s because there is hardly any writer whose works have endured such longevity. His plays and sonnets have been turned into movies, books and music as well as translated into virtually every language. As 2016 marks his 400th death anniversary, we bring you few unknown facts about the life of the bard.

Shakespeare married an older woman In November 1582, 18-year-old Shakespeare wed Anne Hathaway, a farmer’s daughter eight years his senior. Instead of the customary three times, the couple’s intention to marry was only announced at church once — evidence that the union was hastily arranged because of Anne’s eyebrow-raising condition.

Six months after the wedding, the Shakespeares welcomed a daughter, Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith followed in February 1585. Little is known about the relationship between William and Anne, besides that they often lived apart and he only bequeathed her his ‘second-best bed’ in his will.

Nobody knows what Shakespeare did between 1585 and 1592 To the dismay of his biographers, Shakespeare

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BORN AND DIED ON THE SAME DAY

APRIL 23

34 PLAYS

10 TRAGEDIES, 7 HISTORIES, 17 COMEDIES

154 SONNETS

CREATED OVER 1,380 CHARACTERS HE HAD A SON NAMED HAMNET (AND THAT’S NOT A TYPO)

WAS HAMLETA MOTOR MOUTH?

ABOUT 1/3 OF THE PLAY’S LINES ARE SPOKEN BY HIM

HE COINED MANY EXPRESSIONS

STILL IN USE TODAY: KNOCK, KNOCK: WHO’S THERE 72

(MACBETH) ALL’S WELL THATS ENDS WELL (TITLE OF ONE OF HIS PLAYS) LOVE IS BLIND (THE MERCHANT OF VENICE) GOOD RIDDANCE! (TROILUS AND CRESSIDA)

SHAKESPEARE IS THE THIRD MOST TRANSLATED AUTHOR IN THE WORLD

SOME BELIEVE HE DIDN’T ACTUALLY AUTHOR ALL OF HIS WORK

NEW NAME

GENERATOR:

HE’S CREDITED WITH INVENTING MANY FIRST NAMES THAT ARE STILL POPULAR TODAY. INCLUDING JESSICA, MIRANDA AND OLIVIA IN THE ORIGINAL PLAY:

JULIET

WAS PLAYED BY A MAN, BECAUSE WOMEN WEREN’T PERMITTED TO ACT

PLAYS WITH THE MOST DEATHS: MACBETH (10 DEATHS) AND TITUS ANDRONICUS

(14 DEATHS) SHAKESPEARE’S PLAYS CONTAIN OVER 20

(OVER 4,400 TRANSLATIONS)

DIFFERENT WAYS TO DIE

POISONING, DECAPITATION, SNAKE BITE HANGING,

DROWNING...

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PLUS, BEING EATEN IN A PIE AND DEVOURED BY A BEAR

disappears from the historical record between 1585, when his twins’ baptism was recorded, and 1592, when the playwright Robert Greene denounced him in a pamphlet as an ‘upstart crow’. The insult suggests he’d already made a name for himself on the London stage by then.

What did the newly married father and future literary icon do during those seven ‘lost’ years? Historians have speculated that he worked as a schoolteacher, studied law, travelled across continental Europe or joined an acting troupe that was passing through Stratford.

Shakespeare formed a joint-stock company with the actors he employed in his plays

He was a shrewd businessman Shakespeare was not like many great artists in the world who died in abject poverty.

He formed a joint-stock company with the actors he employed in his plays -- he took a share of company profits and earned a fee for each play he wrote. He invested much of the money he made into property and died with a large portfolio. So just because you’re a creative soul doesn’t mean you can’t be on the ball financially.

Shakespeare was a true wordsmith The playwright has the largest vocabulary of any writer, clocking in at more than

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The quintessential love story of all times, Romeo and Juliet is all about young love gone terribly wrong.

King Lear is the story of a father who is torn between his two oldest daughters and the youngest one.

Hamlet is about Prince Hamlet and his plot to seek revenge on the man who killed his father, the King.

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24,000 words. In comparison, poet John Milton’s vocabulary adds up to 17,377 words.

Shakespeare is also credited with inventing more than 1,700 words, which have now become part of the common English language.

80 variations recorded for the spelling of Shakespeare’s name There are more than 80 variations recorded for the spelling of Shakespeare’s name. In the few original signatures that have survived, Shakespeare spelt his name ‘Willm Shaksp’, ‘William Shakespe’, ‘Wm Shakspe’, ‘William Shakspere’, ‘Willm Shakspere’, and ‘William Shakspeare’. There are no records of him ever having spelt it ‘William Shakespeare’, as we know him today.

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Offices Biman Bangladesh Airlines (domestic) Chittagong

Cox’ Bazar

(CGP (GMT +6) 88031, Biman bhaban, 1/2, CDA Avenue, Sholosohar, Chittagong-4203 +88-031-650671 to 75, +88-031-650982 to 84 +88-031- 651890 to 91

(CXB) (GMT +6) (0341), Motel Upal, Parjatan Holyday Complex , Cox’s Bazar

Sylhet

Shah Amanat International Airport, Chitagong

(ZYL) (GMT +6) Airport road, Majumdari, Sylhet-3100 +88-0821-717026 to 28, +88-0821-717411-717421

+88-031-2500990 to 95, +88-031-2500941 to 50

Airport office Osmani international airport, Sylhet.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines (International) Abu Dhabi

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Abu dhabi (AUH), (GMT+4) Sk. Zayed 2nd st./ Electra street, Bldg no. 5213, PO Box-4356 Abu dhabi, UAE +971-02-6342597 Fax: +971-02-6344664 Mobile: +971-050-6146768 Email: auhuu@bdbiman.com

(GMT+3), Ace Building, Post Box No – 4492, Al Khobar 31952, Pepsi, Cola Road,.Dammam, KSA. +966-013-8873236 Fax: +966-013-8822523 Mobile: +966-55-2255895 Email: dmmuu@bdbiman.com

Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Delhi, India

Room no. 2250, Abu dhabi, UAE +971-02-5757053 Pabx : +971-02-5757500/2673 Fax +971-02-6344664 Mobile : +971-050-6131293 Email: auhkk@bdbiman.com

Delhi (DEL), (GMT+5.30) 320-321 Indra Prakesh Building, Barakhamba Road Cannaught Place, New Delhi-110001 +91-11-41519468 Fax: +91-11-23705481 Mobile: +91- 9811322146 Email deluu@bdbiman.com

Bahrain

Delhi Airport

Bahrain (BAH), (GMT+3) Shop No -08, Building No – 18Delmon International Hotel, Manama Block 315, Road No -357, Kingdom Of Bahrain +973-17212541 Fax: +973-17213426 Mobile: +973-39118140 Email: bahuu@bdbiman.com Akbarua@hotmail.com

CIP-02, Level-3, IGI Airport, New Delhi 110037, India :+91-11-49638277 Fax: +91-11-49638277 Mobile: +91-9811322147 Residence :+91-11-28533590 Email :delkk@bdbiman.com

Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok (BKK), (GMT+7) 163, Ocean Insurance Building 01/17 Floor Unit, 17A, Surawongse Road, Suriyawongse, Bangkok-10500 +66-02-2355556 Fax: +66-(0)22369973 Mobile: +66-(0)898960554 Email: bkkuu@bdbiman.com

Bangkok Airport Room no – Z-2 007, 2nd floor AOB Building, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand. +66-(0)2-1342940 Fax: +66-(0)2-1342944 Mobile: +66-(0)8199243379 Email: bkkkk@bdbiman.com

Benelux, The Netherlands Beechavenue 104, 1119 PP Schiphol, The Netherlands +31-(0)20 - 65 51 176 Fax:+31-(0)20 - 62 30 151 Biman.ams@aviareps.com Brussels Park Hill, J.E. Mommaertslaan 18 B, 3rd floor 1831 Diegem, Brussels, Belgium +31-(0)2 - 71 20 498 Fax:+32-(0)2 - 72 58 392 Biman.bru@aviareps.com

Doha (Qatar) Doha (DOH), (GMT+3), Building No – 35, Souqahmed bin ali 07, Al-tarbiya street, P.O, box – 2738, +974-44413054 Fax: +974-44412000(gsa) Mobile: +974-55529477 Pabx: +974-44413422/117 Residence : +974-44368645 Email dohuu@bdbiman.com

Dubai, UAE Dubai (DXB), (GMT+4) Al Masraf Tower, 16th Floor, Office #1605, Albaniyas Road, P.O. Box No -1515, Deira, Dubai, UAE + 971-4-220942/205 Office: +971-4-2283767 /205 Fax: + 971-4-2278451 Mobile: + 971-50-5539045 Residence: + 971-4-2576185 Email: dxbuu@bdbiman.com

Dubai International Airport, Terminal-1, Departure building, Room# 1017, 1049 & 1050 + 971-4-2162895 Fax: + 971-4-2245420 Mobile: + 971-50-5525936 Email: dxbkk@bdbiman.com

Frankfurt c/o AVIAREPS, Kaiserstrasse 77 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany +49 (0) 69 - 770 673 070 Fax: +49 (0) 69 - 770 673 235 SalesBG.Germany@aviareps.com

Hong Kong

Kuwait

(HKG) (GMT+8) (00852), Room no. 214 & 215, F-2, F East, Houston Centre, 63 Mody Road Tsim, Shatsuikowloon, +852-27248464 Fax: +852-27246284 Mobile: +852-94702724 Email:hkguu@bdbiman.com

Kuwait (KWI), (GMT+3), Al-Homaizi Building, Al Soor Street PO Box - 23837, Safat 13099, + 965-22426846/7 Fax: + 965-22439764, + 965-22428671 Mobile: + 965-99813462 Email: bimankwi@yahoo.com, Kwiuu@bdbiman.com

Airport Office Room-6So13, Lebel 6, South

Kuwait International Airport

Concourse, Pax Terminal- 1, Hong Kong Airport +852-23298036 Fax: +852-23525830 Residence: +852-94702754 Email: hkgkk@bdbiman.com

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Jeddah (JED), (GMT+3) Al-Nakheel Center, Madinah Road P.O Box-13541, Jeddah, KSA +966-2-6652891 Fax: +966-2-6652850 Mobile: +966-501491014 Email: jeduu@bdbiman.com

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia King Abdul Aziz Int’l Airport +966-2-6853194 Fax: +966-2-6853326 Mobile: +966-505319533 Residence: +966-2-6552562 Email: jedkk@bdbiman.com

Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu (KTM), (GMT+5.45) House No- 314, Nagpokhari, Nexal, + 977-01-4434869 Fax: + 977-01-4434869 Mobile: + 977-9851037510 Email: ktmuu@bdbiman.com

Kolkata, India

Room No – FF 58, Airport Mall Area + 965-24330863 Fax: + 965-22428671,+ 965-24330863 Mobile: + 965-99367919 Email: kwikk@bdbiman.com

Riyadh

Airport Office

Airport Office

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

Cargo And Stores & Purchase Office Stratus House Office Block (1st floor), Bedfont Road, Staines Middlesex TW19 7NH + 44-(0) 1784266116 Fax: +44 (0) 1784266097 Mobile: +44 (0) 7960650342 Email: bimancargo@yahoo.co.uk

N S C B International Airport Kolkata - 700052

Manchester, UK

(KUL), (GMT+8), 13th, Floor Menera Atlan, 161B Jalan Ampang 50450 Kualalumpur, Malaysia. +603-21646131 Fax: +603-21646142 Mobile: +6012-2736676 Email: kuluu@bdbiman.com

Airport Office Lot S10 & S31, Main Terminal Building, KL International Airport Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. +603-87764770 Fax: +603-87873881 Mobile: +6019-3806643 Email: kulkk@bdbiman.com

Paris 122 Champs Elysées 75008 Paris, France +33 (0) 1 53 43 53 38 Fax:+33 (0) 1 53 43 79 19 Biman.France@aviareps.com

London (LON), (GMT+0.0) 17 Conduit Street,.London W1S 2B + 44-(0)2076290161, 2076290252, + 2074957478, + 2074957480 Fax: +44 (0) 2076290736 Mobile: +44 (0) 7908117126 Residence :+44(0) 208 5982358 Email: lonuu@bdbiman.com, bimanlondon@btconnect.com

Madrid Eloy Gonzalo 27, 3rd Floor Offices IV and V, 28010 Madrid, Spain +34 - 91 - 458 57 35 Fax: +34 - 91 - 344 17 26 Biman.Spain@aviareps.com

Kualalumpur, Malaysia

Nordics (Sweden) Riddargatan 17 114 57 Stockholm, Sweden +46 - 8 - 55 56 91 56 Fax:+46 - 8 - 24 18 88 Biman.Nordics@aviareps.com

London, UK

Kolkata (CCU), (GMT+5.30), 99A, Park Street, Siddha Park, 6th Floor, +91-33-2226-6675 Fax: +91-33-2226-6674 Mobile: +91-9831098639 Email: ccuuu@bdbiman.com

+91-33-25119662 Fax: +91-33-25119662 Mobile: +91-9831098638 Residence: +91-33-25119826 Email: ccukk@bdbiman.com

Fax: +1-212-8084589 Residence: +1-718-526-4146 Email: nycuu@bdbiman.com

Manchester (MAN), (GMT+0.00) Suite – 1B, Portland Building 127-129 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PZ, UK +44-161-2286605/2636 Fax: +44-1612287070 Mobile: +44-7538626645 Residence: + 44-161-9486718 Email: manuu@bdbiman.com

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

New York, USA New York (NYC), (GMT-5), 747 Third Avenue , 2nd Floor, NY-10017. +1-212-808-4477, +1-212-808-4523 Mobile:+1-917-520-8069,

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

Riyadh (RUH) (GMT+3) (00966) P.O.Box no. 21076, Riyadh-11475.K.S.A +966-1-4623537, +966-1-4623376 Fax: +966-4623501 Mobile: +966-504246352 Email:ruhuu@bdbiman.com

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

Rome, Italy Rome (ROM), (GMT+1) Via Bissolati 54, Roma. +39-06-42884911 Fax: +39-06-42000211 Mobile: +39-3276868970 Email: romuu@bdbiman.com

Singapore Singapore (SIN), (GMT+8) 72 Anson Road, #05-03, Anson House, Singapore 079911 +65-64385220 Fax: +65-64387998 Mobile: +65-91119069 Email: sinuu@bdbiman.com

Airport Office Passenger Terminal Building, #041-49, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal -1, P.O. Box No-23, Singapore 819642 +65-65420067 Fax: +65-65426787 Mobile: +65-96323207 Email: sinkk@bdbiman.com

Toronto, Canada Toronto (YYZ), (GMT-5), 208, Bloor Street, West Suite No -806, PO M5S3B4, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. +1-416-9443381 Fax: +1-416-9448744 Email: nycuu@bdbiman.com

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

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

Emergency Exit(02nos.)

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit(02nos.)

Entry/ Exit

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

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Rows 1-28

Interior Arrangement of Airbus A310 (27J+198Y = 225 PAX)

Emergency Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit Rows 1-43 (Rows No. 3-7 are omitted.)

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

Entry/ Exit

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

Interior Arrangement of Boeing 777-200ER (12J+21W+286Y = 319PAX) Entry/ Exit

Emergency Exit

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Interior Arrangement of Q 400 Aircraft S2-AGR

Rows 1-34

S2-ADK = Rows 1-34 (Rows No. 5, 6, 7, 13 are omitted) S2-ADF = Rows 1-36 (Rows No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 are omitted)

Passenger Compartment Y Class 74 Seats Emergency Exit

Service Door

FWD PAX DOOR

AFT PAX DOOR Pitch: 19 X 31”

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Fleet Data TECHNICAL DETAILS

AIRCRAFT 777-300ER

777-200ER

A310-300

737-800

Passengers

35 J + 384 Y

12 J + 21 W + 286 Y

25 J +196 Y

12 J+ 150 Y

Engines (maximum thrust)

GE90-100 (115,300 lbs.)

PW4090 (90,000 lbs.)

PW4000 (56,000 lbs.)

CFM56-7 (26,300 lbs.)

Maximum Fuel Capacity

181,300 liters

171,200 liters

61,630 liters

26,025 liters

Maximum Takeoff Weight

755,000 lbs

632,499 lbs

361,600 lbs

70,987 kg

Maximum Range

7,825 NM (14,490 km)

7725NM (14316 km)

9,600 km

5,665 km

Typical Cruise Speed

905 km/h

1000 km/h

850 km/h

828 km/h

Wing span

212 ft. 7 in (64.8 m)

199 ft. 11 in (60.9 m)

144 ft. 0.4 in (43.9m)

112 ft. 7in (34.315 m)

With winglets

n/a

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)

153 ft. 0.9 in (46.66 m)

129 ft. 6 in (39.472 m)

Tail Height

60 ft. 8 in (18.49 m)

60 ft. 8 in (18.49 m)

51 ft. 10 in (15.81 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)

18 ft. 6 in (5.64 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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