Monday, January 11, 2010


People of Bangladesh used handing pots made of jute and fans made of Palmyra leaves.Earthen pichers,pots and pans,Nakhshi Katha,flower vases,toys etc. artistic things are in vouge.They engraved disigns on them.Besides,they painted pictures on them and drew desings in different places.These are important aspects of our folk art.Bangladesh is our dear motherland.We will learn more about our history and culture.

Bangladesh is characterized by a unique coming together of many races, languages and religions. Its culture is a distinctive composite to which Jains, Buddhists, Hindus, Vaisnavas and Muslims have all contributed. From time to time Bangladesh searches for its roots as if trying to put back the missing parts in its long history. In the search for these roots we must look at its poetry.Kazi Nazrul Islam,Rabindranath Tagor,Jasimuddin,Ahsan Habib they are the great legend of our country.They are very famous among the whole world for their poetry.



Bengalies are very sports loving people.In ancient Bengal various kinds of games and sports were in vogue.Men are fond of running,boat race,ha du du,wresting and sick games.Women are fond of the games like kari,guti,kanamachi and bagbandhi.But now-a-days football,cricket,kite flying are getting popular in bangladesh.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009


Dance is an important part of Bangladeshi culture.Classical forms of dance occupy a dominant position in Bangladeshi dance.The folk and tribal traits are also observed. Among the tribal dances,the Monipuri and Santal are popular Classical sub-continental
dances like Katthak, Bharatanatyam are also getting popular in Bangladesh.

Singing is the best pert of Bengali culture.In Bangladesh the singers sing classical music,folk song,and modern songs. like jatra, jarigan, sharigan, kabigan, palligiti, Nazrul shangeet Rabindranath Baul,Bhaowai,Kaowali,Monipuri etc are the traditional song form of Bangladesh. Dhol, Tabla, Sharad, Shetara,Flute, Dotara etc. are the local musical instrument of Bangladesh.Bangladeshi people are very song loving people.

Monday, December 7, 2009



Dress patterns of Bengalis has a great importants in Bengali culture. The people of Bangladesh wear different kind of dresses.Many women of Bangladesh wear sari and blouses.Some wear shalwar and kameez.Some wear frock-skirt and other wear long skirt and tops.Women also put Mehendi on their hand during occasion.Men wear trousers and shirt.Traditional wear of men is Punjabi and Pyjama.

Sunday, December 6, 2009


Different regions make different styles of “achar’(Pickles).It has the great importance in Bengali food culture.It is made by fruits.Its common ingredient include lemon, ginger, onion, garlic, etc.It is enjoyed with curries,Polao,Parata,breads and other dishes to add a new dimension of flavour.


Kheer is traditionally made with milk,rice and sugar or gur.It is an essential dish in many celebrations.It is the most common dessert or sweet dish in any celebrations.











Pitha is one of the most traditional food in Bengali food culture.Various kind of pitha is made in this country among different regions. These are made by maida,sugar or gur,milk and coconut.These pitha were made mostly in winter in village.In many occasion like wedding,nabbanno utshob or any religious festival pitha were made.









Fuchka is the most popular food among the urban people in Bangladesh.It is very crispy and spicy.Nowadays we get fuchka’s in a lot of fast food shops.But we still get the best ones from the “push-cart sellers”. People still enjoy standing next to a fuchka “walla” & waiting for turn to come.