Mountaineering is a new phenomenon in Bangladesh. At 2007, we are still in its infancy. The good thing is that over time, the idea of mountaineering has gained ground. In 2003 on the fiftieth anniversary of the conquest of Mt. Everest, Bangladesh cheered along with the world. At that time there was great jubilation among [...]

At the end of the Bandarban hills in southeast Bangladesh, just nearly 90km apart from the heart of the district, lies a tranquil realm of beauty. Strands of small hills decorate a nearly deserted piece of land. Birds, wildlife and tribal inhabitants thrive, and in early summer’s cooler temperatures, you’d be crazy not to launch [...]