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 |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Narayanganj is a major industrial city in the Dhaka sub-district of Bangladesh, located in the central part of the country, next to the capital city of Dhaka, on the banks of the Shishtarakhya River. As part of the Dhaka Metropolitan Area, the city is one of the major commercial and manufacturing centers of Bangladesh, known for its textile, jute processing and shipbuilding industries. Densely populated and rapidly urbanizing, it is an important transportation hub connecting Dhaka to the southeastern region.
The economy of Narayanganj is industry-driven, with numerous textile mills, jute mills, and small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises contributing to the country's important export earnings. The city has convenient port facilities that support inland navigation, facilitating trade in raw materials and finished products. Also, traditional handicrafts such as pottery and weaving retain a local cultural identity.
Located in the Ganges Delta, the city has a hot and humid climate and is prone to flooding during the rainy season. Culturally, it is a blend of Bengali traditions, with a predominantly Islamic population and a colorful life of festivals and bazaars. Despite the challenges of over-urbanization, Narayanganj remains a key area for Bangladesh's economic growth, attracting large numbers of labour migrants.
Xuejia District is located in the northwestern part of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, and is one of the core towns in Tainan's Xibei District. With an area of about 53.99 square kilometers and a population of about 26,000, the area is bordered by the Taiwan Strait to the west and boasts a beautiful wetland ecological landscape.
Xuejia is famous for the "Ciji Palace" and the "Ancestor Visit Ceremony on Shangbai Reef", and the annual folklore event of mowing incense has been listed as an important folk cultural heritage. The area retains a large number of traditional southern Fujian buildings, and is also an important production area for Taiwan's lice breeding, known as the "hometown of lice".
The Xuejia Wetland is located in the watershed of the Rapid River and covers an area of about 184 hectares. It is an important habitat for migratory birds, with rare species such as the black-faced spoonbill recorded. The economy is mainly based on agriculture, with specialties such as watermelons, melons, and garlic, and the ecotourism industry has been actively developed in recent years.