Discover the Diverse Culture of Bangladesh
Bangladesh has a rich, diverse culture. Its deeply rooted heritage is thoroughly reflected in its architecture, dance, literature, music, painting and clothing. The three primary religions of Bangladesh (Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam) have had a great influence on its culture and history.
Bangalees have a rich fictional legacy, with the first available form of literature being over a thousand years old. Bengali literature developed considerably during the medieval period with the rise of popular poets such as Chandi Das, Daulat Kazi an Alaol.
The traditional music of Bangladesh is very much the same as that of the Indian sub-continent. The music in Bangladesh can be divided into three main categories: classical, modern and folk. Both vocal and instrumental classical music is enjoyed in Bangladesh. Ustad Ayet Ali Khan and Ustad Alauddin are two famous classical instrumental players that are internationally known. Modern music is becoming more popular and is practiced widely. Contemporary, pop songs and bands are also enjoying more widespread fame, but are mainly popular in the regions of Dhaka City.
Tribal dances are very popular among the Bangalees. The countryside girls are in the habit of dancing to popular folk music. Their dances require no regulations as such, just a small amount of courage and a big amount of rhythm. Popular songs like Shari and Jari are presented with the accompanying dance of both male and female performers.
Drama and theatre is an old tradition that is very popular in Bangladesh. More than a dozen theater groups in Dhaka City have been regularly staging locally written plays for hundreds of years. Many have also started adopted some plays from European writers. Baily Road in Dhaka is known as “Natak Para” and this is one location where drama shows are regularly held. Many shows are also held at the Dhaka University.
Another important aspect of the culture of Bangladesh is clothing. Bangladeshi woman usually wear Saris, made of the world famous and expensive, finely embroidered quilted patchwork cloth produced by the village woman. Woman will traditionally wear their hair in a twisted bun, which is called the “Beni style”. Hindus will traditionally wear Dhuty for religious purposes. These days most men of Bangladesh wear shirts and pants.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-02-11 10:11:28
i planning to visit bangladesh on vacation
2009-11-02 13:20:32
bangladesh is a nice place. that place would be better if the people there would have more protection and freedom. also if the economy would if improve for the people there, there will not be any beggars on the street. also have so improvement in health care or services. example if you would preform surgeries without paying the money before the surgeries. give them sometime to find money and pay it off. also the police officers should respect everyone less fortunate than them or even richer than them. i am from bangladesh i visit their every 2 years. bangladesh is beautiful. but the only thing is bring the beauty of this country down is the people.
2009-10-14 19:19:22
If there is any country in the world that has a awe-inspiring, spectacular, and a multitude of flora and fauna, then it is indeed my beautiful motherland Bangladesh - the Eastern Jewel and heartland for the Moguhal Empire. JOY BANGLA!
2009-10-13 13:56:57
really it is written good
2009-09-30 23:35:02
You guys are LAME bangladesh economy is above poverty and its going down...
2009-09-28 16:19:31
I like Bangladesh because it has many types of facilities, many occupations so that every one can get jobs, and lot's more.
2009-09-26 02:01:42
I live in the u.k, and I have the oppurtunity to visit bangladesh every year and it is the best place in the world. the people are so caring. love my mother country 4eva!!!
2009-09-21 12:48:57
Bangladesh is my motherland. i love my my mother & Bangladesh.
2009-09-17 03:18:03
l Love our bangladesh.
2009-09-14 15:09:33
I have never been to Bangladesh. But my granfather was from Bangladesh. I always want to come n see that country since my childhood. My granpha ald expired since 20 years back n there is no any communication with B'desh now. However, there, in B'desh, must have my bloods, i guess. I Want b'desh to be developed more and rich. In addition, as a high population of Islam country, I want muslims to be unity and religious.
2009-09-13 06:23:08
bangladesh is the best country and it is a beautiful country ,culture has the beauty about a culture let me tell you this people care,shows love for others and help each other.fashion is the best as well.
2009-09-09 19:07:47
Bangladesh is a very nice country.I love my country.
2009-09-09 07:07:45
bangladesh where i was born left age of 14 to be in better place and make better life but all i can tell 13yrs i been living in USA so call better place to live and have freedom. can i tell this i have walk all night i have feel safe seens 13yrs i been living in usa never felt like that freedom or safe i will tell this last two weeks ago one of next friend got hold by 10 kids then you know what happend then yesterday his son in law got stop by 8 kids finaly we had run to save him and got two of them arrested. but 43rd precent officer saying that they will look in two it . i will not take ur time bangladesh is the best place to live and i love my home land i pray to be there and live rest of my life
2009-09-08 21:37:43
i love my bangladesh & bangladeshi all pepoll
2009-09-08 11:22:25
Tinge Your Life with the colour of Mangladeshi culture & Love ur Motherland till ur death forever.
2009-09-05 11:38:36
I love my Motherland BANGLADESH.I love very much.
2009-09-04 13:26:06
Bangladesh you mixed in my heart. I love u so much, more than i say.long life Bangladesh.
2009-09-04 04:03:20
i love my mother land is bangladesh
2009-09-02 19:42:44
Bahgladesh.it long when i leave u but its pain and make me blue ,when i think about u.cause u are my fast love.
2009-09-02 08:04:02
Bangladesh is my mother land. I love Bangladesh.
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