President: Zillur Rahman (2009) Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina (2009) Land area: 51,703 sq mi (133,911 sq km); total area: 55,598 sq mi (144,000 sq km) Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Dhaka, 12,560,000 (metro.area), 5,378,023 (city proper) Other large cities: Chittagong, 2,592,400; Khulna, 1,211,500 Monetary unit: Taka
Monday, November 22, 2010
Shrine of Hazrat Bayezead Bostami
The shrine of this famous saint is situated in Chittagong. This great priest came to Chittagong in 10th Century to spread the religion of Islam. You can also visit the ancient rare variety of Turtles in the Dighi in the Shrine premises. This shrine attracts a large number of visitors and pilgrims. At its base is a large tank with several hundred tortoises. Tradition has it that these animals are the descendants of the evil spirits (genii) who were cast into this shape because they incurred the wrath of the great saint who visited the place about 1100 years age.
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