Bangladeshi Culture
Bangladesh has its own culture and tradition. Bangladeshi culture reflects individuals’ behavior, dresses, occasions, languages, livelihood, festivals, etc. Faith greatly influences the people of Bangladesh. The prime religions are Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism. Though each religion has different cultures and festivals, people live in peace and harmony with each other. A strong brotherhood prevails among them. Their way of living, food habits, clothes, values, etc., are almost identical though they belong to different religions and regions and have different dialects. Every occasion is celebrated with the participation of each and every religious person. Bangladesh has a golden history. We have 21st February (International Mother language day), 26th March (Independence day), 16th December (Victory day), Pahela Baishakh (The first day of the Bengali New year), etc. People celebrate some days with due respect and solemnity and others with joy and festivity. Bangladeshi culture and traditions are entirely reflected in these days. Bangladeshi people have a strong tradition of food. Rice is the staple food here. They usually take rice three times in a day with delicious dishes like curry. Bangladeshi men wear lungi, and women wear saree. Different types of arts and crafts are seen in Bangladesh. Weaving pottery, terracotta, Nakshi Kantha etc. are traditional in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi culture is enriched, but now the cultures of foreign countries are intruding into our culture. So, we should be careful and try to uphold our own cultures to the world.
- International Mother Language Day
Shaheed Minar (Martyr Monument) commemorates the 21st February 1952 Bengali Language Movement demonstration. - Independence Day
- Victory Day
- Pahela Baishakh (The first day of the Bengali New year)
