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  <h5 class="mt-2">Week 1: Arrival & Volunteer Program in Northern Bangladesh (Bogura, Days 1–7)</h5><hr>
  
  <strong>Day 1:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li>Arrival in Dhaka; airport transfer to accommodation</li>
  </ul>
  
  <strong>Day 2:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>Program induction at the hotel lobby:</strong></li>
	<ul>
		<li>Meet the local program coordinator for Volunteers Adventure Travel</li>
        <li>Briefing on the itinerary, activities, and expectations</li>
        <li>Distribute free T-shirts to be worn during the volunteer program and travel tour activities</li>
	</ul>
	
	 <li><strong>Rest of the day:</strong>
          <ul>
            <li>Free leisure day for exploring Dhaka at your own pace</li>
            <li>Rest day for those arriving late on Day 1</li>
          </ul>
        </li>
  </ul>
  
   <strong>Day 3:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li> Travel to Bogura village near volunteer site</li>
	<li> <strong>Induction program (Day 1)</strong> – Introduction to NIKS, Bengali History, and Cultural Context</li>
  </ul>
  
   <strong>Day 4:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>	Induction program (Day 2)</strong> – Survival Bengali Language Skills, Cultural Dos and Don’t’s, Safety and security guidelines.</li>
	<li>	Begin one of the chosen volunteer programs out of the five available: Community Development, Education for Vulnerable Children, Environmental Conservation, health Support, or Women Empowerment.</li>
  </ul>
  
  <strong>Day 5:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li> Continue the selected volunteer program activities.</li>
  </ul>
  
  
  <strong>Day 6:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li> Continue the selected volunteer program activities.</li>
  </ul>
  
  
  <strong>Day 7:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li> Continue the selected volunteer program activities.</li>
  </ul>
  
  


  <h5 class="mt-5">Week 2: Volunteer Program Activities and Field Trip (Days 8–14)</h5> <hr>
  
   <strong>Day 8:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li> Continue the selected volunteer program activities.</li>
  </ul>
  
   <strong>Day 9:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>Field Trip Excursion:</strong>To local tourist sites, Mahasthangarh and Paharpur, to explore the rich heritage of Bangladesh.</li>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>Mahasthangarh:</strong> An ancient city from the 3rd century BCE, a major hub of Bengal’s history.</li>
			<ul>
				<li><strong>Morning:</strong> Depart for Mahasthangarh — explore ruins and monasteries. </li>
			</ul>
		<li><strong>Paharpur: </strong> An 8th-century Buddhist monastery, famed for terraced architecture and terracotta art.</li>
			<ul>
				<li><strong>Afternoon:</strong> Visit Paharpur (a UNESCO site), explore Sri Kanta Vihara. </li>
			</ul>
        
	</ul>
  </ul>
  
  <strong>Day 10:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li>Continue the selected volunteer program activities.</li>
  </ul>
  
  <strong>Day 11:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li>Continue the selected volunteer program activities.</li>
  </ul>
  
  <strong>Day 12:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li>Continue the selected volunteer program activities.</li>
  </ul>
  
  <strong>Day 13:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li>Continue the selected volunteer program activities.</li>
  </ul>
  
   <strong>Day 14:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li>Conclude all volunteer program activities, </li>
	<li>Final reflections, sharing experiences & Certificate for completion of Volunteer Program </li>
	<li>Prepare for departure from Bogura. </li>
  </ul>
  
  <h5 class="mt-5">Week 3: Travel Tour – Central & South Western Bangladesh (Dhaka, Barisal, Sundarbans, Days 15–21)</h5> <hr>
  
   <strong>Day 15:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li> Travel back to Dhaka from Bogura and check into accommodation. </li>
	<li><strong>Explore New Dhaka:</strong> Evening visit to Crown Plaza for a 360 view of Dhaka skyline. Option for buffet dinner at Crown Plaza. </li>
	
  </ul>
  
   <strong>Day 16:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>Old Dhaka Tour:</strong></li>
	<ul>
		<li> Dhaka University & graffiti</li>
		<li> Shaheed Minar, Curzon Hall, Lalbagh Fort</li>
		<li> Dhaka Shori Temple, Star Mosque, Armenian Church</li>
		<li> Paddle steamers, Ahsan Manzil</li>
		<li>Evening: Visit National Assembly (Parliament House) and street food.</li>
	</ul>	
	
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  <strong>Day 17:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>Explore Ancient Dhaka, Panam City</strong></li>
	<ul>
		<li>Tour historic streets and architecture</li>
		<li>Visit Sonargaon Museum</li>
		<li>Optional: Noapara Jamdani Palli</li>
		
	</ul>	
	<li><strong>Explore Sadarghat River Port</strong></li>
	<ul>
		<li>Depart Dhaka in the evening on an overnight ship to Barisal.</li>
		
	</ul>	
	
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   <strong>Day 18:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>Barisal:</strong></li>
	<ul>
		<li>Floating vegetable market</li>
		<li>Water lily lake</li>
		<li>Shrine of Khan Jahan Ali (UNESCO site)</li>
		<li>Bagerhat UNESCO sites: Sixty Dome Mosque, Nine Dome Mosque</li>
		
	</ul>
  </ul>

 <strong>Day 19:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>	Khulna & Sundarbans:</strong></li>
	<ul>
		<li>Travel from Barisal to Khulna via Mongla, then proceed to Sundarbans</li>
		<li>Explore Sundarbans: canal cruising, honey hunting, tiger attack survivor.</li>
	
	</ul>	
  </ul>	
  
  <strong>Day 20:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>Sundarbans:</strong></li>
	<ul>
		<li>Village visits, wildlife sanctuary at Karamjal, wildlife viewing points.</li>
		
	
	</ul>	
  </ul>	
  
  <strong>Day 21:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>Return to Dhaka:</strong></li>
	<li>shopping at Dhaka’s famous <strong> New Market </strong> in the evening. New Market serves as a direct outlet from the world’s largest garments industry.</li>
	
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  <h5 class="mt-5" >Week 4: Travel Tour – Northeastern and Coastal Bangladesh (Sylhet, Sreemangal, Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Days 22–29)</h5> <hr>
  
   <strong>Day 22:</strong>
  <ul>
	<li><strong>Dhaka to Sreemangal:</strong></li>
	<ul>
		<li>Morning train journey to Sreemangal</li>
	</ul>
	
	
	<li><strong>Explore Sreemangal:</strong></li>
	<ul>
		<li>Madhobpur Lake</li>
		<li>Lal Pahar</li>
		<li>Tea Gardens</li>
		<li>Monipuri Markets</li>
		<li>7-layer tea</li>
	</ul>
	
  </ul>	
  
  
    <strong>Day 23:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>Sreemangal:</strong></li>
		<ul>
			<li>Pottery village</li>
			<li>Khasia tribe village</li>
			<li>Lawachara National Park</li>
			<li>Big Tea Garden & tea markets</li>
		</ul>
	</ul>
  
  
   <strong>Day 24:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>Sreemangal to Sylhet:</strong></li>
		<ul>
			<li>Train to Sylhet</li>
			
		</ul>
		
		<li><strong>Sylhet:</strong></li>
		<ul>
			<li>Kean Bridge</li>
			<li>Shahjalal Shrine</li>
			<li>Bichanakandi</li>
			<li>Shada Pathor boat cruise</li>
			
		</ul>
	</ul>
	
	 <strong>Day 25:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>Sylhet:</strong></li>
		<ul>
			<li>Long drive to Indian border</li>
			<li>Ratargul Swamp Forest</li>
			<li>Lalakhal boat cruise </li>
			<li>Jaflong Zero Point. </li>
			
		</ul>
		
		<li><strong>Chittagong:</strong></li>
		<ul>
			<li>Night train to Chittagong</li>
			
		</ul>
	</ul>
	
	<strong>Day 26:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>Explore Chittagong:</strong></li>
		<ul>
			<li>Fish Market</li>
			<li>WWII Cemetery</li>
			<li>Patenga Sea Beach</li>
			<li>Traditional local food in restaurants </li>
			
		</ul>
	</ul>
		
	<strong>Day 27:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>Travel to Cox’s Bazar:</strong></li>
		<ul>
			<li>Explore Marine Drive, Himchari Waterfall, Inani Coral Beach, Cox’s Bazar main beach with the hop-on-hop-off bus.</li>
		</ul>
	</ul>
	
	<strong>Day 28:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>Cox’s Bazar:</strong></li>
		<ul>
			<li>Deep-sea fishing (optional)</li>
			<li>Free day</li>
		</ul>
	</ul>
	
	<strong>Day 29:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><strong>Travel back to Dhaka: </strong>Flight from Cox’s Bazar to Dhaka; End of tour.</li>
		
	</ul>
  
  
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