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.
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2010-07-20 07:38:58
I LOVE BANGLADESH.
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2010-07-20 07:31:59
my name is shariful islam.I love my country.bangladesh is my country.now i live in singapore.all the time i miss my country.my home land bangladesh dhaka manikgonj.
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2010-06-30 05:58:30
The culture of Bangladesh is best among the best so we r really happy to b a Bangladeshi.
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2010-06-30 04:51:52
I lived in the western world for long time.I didn't see people like bangladesh in the western world.Bangladeshis r so polite,helpful to west people in bangldesh,but west people don't have good attitude to bangladesi in their country.Thanks God I born in Bangladesh.Im proud of being a bangalee & its culture.
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2010-06-16 17:14:02
i live in the usa and i think bd is the best place ever.My mothercountry is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2010-06-16 10:33:18
I Love my country.Bangladesh is my Mother land.I am very happy couse i born in this country.
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2010-06-10 07:20:42
first i wants to give thanks this site. as a good thinker can be develop our culture. i am a painter artist. thanks to all for this comments.
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2010-03-15 19:12:13
I spent 2 weeks in Dhaka with my family (wife and 2 adult daughters) and was fascinated. We went to a village about 2 1/2 hours drive from the city, and also went on a boat tour of a nearby river. Beautiful country, but most beautiful are the people.
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2010-02-11 10:11:28
i planning to visit bangladesh on vacation
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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.
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