Time Zone |
Asia/Dhaka |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is located on the banks of the Ganges Delta's Buriganga River and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As one of the oldest cities in the South Asian subcontinent, Dhaka has a rich historical heritage, having flourished during the Mughal period. Today, this mega-city with a population of over 20 million is a globally important center for the textile industry, and the jute trade also plays an important role. The city is well connected, with a modern public transportation network, and retains its traditional bazaars and colonial architecture. Dhaka is culturally diverse, with Bengali as the main language and vibrant traditional festivals such as the Bhojpuri Festival, and despite the challenges of population density, the city still has a vibrant presence that makes it a distinctive South Asian metropolis.
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.