The pavilion accompanies its visitors between opportunities, the “throne of clothes” and the longest sandy beach

The adage “Love” begins the trip to Bangladesh at the “Expo”

• Bangladesh promotes its arts and culture at "Expo".

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• Photography: Eric Arrasas

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“My biggest source of strength is the love of my people, and my biggest weakness is my strong love for my people.” With this aphorism of the founder of the state of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the pavilion of this Asian country in the “Expo Dubai 2020” receives its visitors, offering wholesale opportunities in a developing country that has deserved To have its pavilion in the sustainability area, which includes a large number of developed and promising countries.

In addition to a detailed presentation on the history of Mujibur Rahman, as the founding father, who holds a great place in the hearts of the people of Bangladesh, the pavilion shows how it transformed from an agricultural economy to an industrial country, exporting many products, and brimming with many investment opportunities.

According to those in charge of the pavilion, Bangladesh has made great strides in the path of economic ascent since its declaration of independence, focusing on developing its industrial sector, benefiting from skilled and relatively cheap labor, and then launching huge projects such as seaports, power stations and economic zones, to facilitate the transportation process. goods to neighboring countries.

interactive screens

The pavilion displays, through distinctive interactive screens, the result of the effort exerted in developing the industrial sector, including excellence in the leather industry of all kinds, whether clothing, shoes or others, by obtaining the privilege of manufacturing major brand products, until it ranked second in the world in the clothing industry. It was distinguished that seven out of 10 factories are classified globally as green enterprises run with clean energy.

Bangladesh is a land of opportunities, as it ranks third in the world in fish and clean water production, third in rice production, third in vegetable cultivation, and is self-sufficient in animal production.

promotion

Bangladesh is investing in the global event "Expo Dubai" to promote its rich tourism sector, as it owns many attractive areas, such as the city of "Cox's Bazar" in the Bay of Bengal, which is one of the most beautiful sites, and is characterized by having the longest sandy beach in the world, as well as many monasteries. Temples, parks and shopping places.

St. Martin's Island is considered one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in that country, and the only atoll in that country, and includes many unique rocks, and water turtles, and provides activities for tourists, such as fishing and diving.

The visitor to the pavilion will also learn about the city of Dhaka, which is the political capital of Bangladesh, which is famous for the cultivation of tea, sugar and rice, and is the industrial, commercial and administrative center. It is an ancient city known as the “City of Mosques”.

Diverse culture

The pavilion also provides an opportunity to learn about the culture and customs of the Bengali people, who are distinguished by great respect, commitment, acceptance of other opinions, and simplicity in food and clothing.

In Bangladesh, white flowers are considered a sign of sad occasions.

The country also has a diverse culture that developed over time with social and religious influences, which began to spread in the 19th century, and part of the 20th century during the Renaissance of Bengal, when scholars, directors, artists and researchers played an important role, and its manifestations include the nation’s dance, music, literature, architecture and clothing.

The music and dance styles of Bangladesh fall into the categories of folk, classical and modern.

The traditional folk songs of this country are rich in love, and their lyrics come from the culture of the nation.

Dance styles were influenced by the Indian subcontinent, as Bangladesh was part of Pakistan.

In urban centers, modern musical instruments of Western origin, such as guitars, and traditional instruments including bamboo flutes, bashi drums and tabla or dhol, are common.

• 7 out of 10 garment factories in Bangladesh are categorized as green enterprises that run with clean energy.

• Bangladesh ranks second in the world in the garment industry.

Women's saree... and men's shirts

The sari is one of the most popular costumes for women in Bangladesh, and Dhaka is known for its production of this Jamdani cotton fabric outfit, as well as the salwar kameez.

In some cities, women wear ornate western clothes, but it is more prevalent in men, who wear the kurta as a pajama on religious occasions, and the longi, which is a long shirt.