Bangladesh Culture

Author : Urmi Rahman
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857336962

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Bangladesh - Culture Smart! by Urmi Rahman Pdf

Bangladesh is a lush, green country situated on the fertile Ganges delta, adjacent to the Indian state of West Bengal. Although there are hilly areas in the northeast, this densely populated country is mostly flat, and criss-crossed by many rivers. Much of its coastline forms part of the world’s largest mangrove forests, the Sundarbans, home to the Royal Bengal tiger and many other flora and fauna.Bangladesh is young country with an ancient history. The province of Bengal was divided when India became independent in 1947, and its mainly Muslim eastern part became East Pakistan. This was followed by years of upheaval, and in 1971, after a freedom movement and a war, the east Bengali people finally gained independence as the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.Most Bangladeshis live in rural areas, and the majority are Muslims. Historically they have lived in harmony with many other faiths. Bengali, or Bangla, is the lingua franca, and there are several regional dialects. Once the hub of the southern Silk Route, the Bengal delta region has a long and rich cultural tradition. Over the centuries it has been influenced by Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. It is a land of writers, saints, scientists, thinkers, composers, painters, and film-makers. It is famous for its music, dance, and drama; arts and crafts; folklore; languages and literature; philosophy and religion; festivals and celebrations; and its distinctive cuisine and culinary tradition. Bangladesh has been regularly hit by floods and cyclones, but, contrary to what the world usually hears about natural disasters and poverty, there is positive economic growth and the country is one of southeast Asia’s largest exporters of garments to Western markets. Despite the hardships they endure the Bangladeshis are resilient, friendly, and hospitable, and welcome all visitors with a warm smile. This book introduces you to the people beyond the headlines, and offers invaluable advice on what to expect and how to behave in different situations, whether you are a tourist or traveling on business.

Author : Salahuddin Ahmed
Publisher : APH Publishing
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 8176484695

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Bangladesh by Salahuddin Ahmed Pdf

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Author : Meghna Guhathakurta,Willem van Schendel
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822353188

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The Bangladesh Reader by Meghna Guhathakurta,Willem van Schendel Pdf

Bangladesh is the world's eighth most populous country. It has more inhabitants than either Russia or Japan, and its national language, Bengali, ranks sixth in the world in terms of native speakers. Founded in 1971, Bangladesh is a relatively young nation, but the Bengal Delta region has been a major part of international life for more than 2,000 years, whether as an important location for trade or through its influence on Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim life. Yet the country rarely figures in global affairs or media, except in stories about floods, poverty, or political turmoil. The Bangladesh Reader does what those portrayals do not: It illuminates the rich historical, cultural, and political permutations that have created contemporary Bangladesh, and it conveys a sense of the aspirations and daily lives of Bangladeshis. Intended for travelers, students, and scholars, the Reader encompasses first-person accounts, short stories, historical documents, speeches, treaties, essays, poems, songs, photographs, cartoons, paintings, posters, advertisements, maps, and a recipe. Classic selections familiar to many Bangladeshis—and essential reading for those who want to know the country—are juxtaposed with less-known pieces. The selections are translated from a dozen languages; many have not been available in English until now. Featuring eighty-three images, including seventeen in color, The Bangladesh Reader is an unprecedented, comprehensive introduction to the South Asian country's turbulent past and dynamic present.

Author : Mariam Whyte,Jui Lin Yong
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761444750

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Bangladesh by Mariam Whyte,Jui Lin Yong Pdf

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of Bangladesh.

Author : Rounaq Jahan,Rehman Sobhan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000998641

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Fifty Years of Bangladesh by Rounaq Jahan,Rehman Sobhan Pdf

Fifty Years of Bangladesh portrays the multi-faceted dimensions of Bangladesh’s development journey, its economic and social transformation and political and cultural contestations. The book presents new empirical data supplemented with critical analysis of processes, actors and actions that have been the drivers of Bangladesh’s transformation and offers new ways of understanding Bangladesh. Organized in six sections, the book provides a multi-disciplinary, holistic and interrelated narrative of the Bangladesh story covering its economic and social transformation, the political history and changing cultural landscapes. It presents new empirical data and proposes new theoretical and analytical frameworks to explain the country’s complex and paradoxical developments. Capturing the vast landscape of changes that have taken place in different sectors of Bangladesh during the last fifty years, the contributors analyse the variety of Bangladesh’s experiences, its achievements as well as the shortfalls and mistakes. They propose new models and perspectives to ground Bangladesh’s developments, identify persistent and emerging challenges and suggest ways forward. A valuable addition to scholarship on Bangladesh, this book can be used as a reference in universities, research institutions and international development agencies interested in Development Studies, South Asian Studies and studies of the Global South.

Author : Nanda R. Shrestha
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-09-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781851093656

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Nepal and Bangladesh by Nanda R. Shrestha Pdf

This authoritative, thorough volume covers a broad range of topics from history to culture to current struggles in these fascinating countries. Often overshadowed on the world stage by issues surrounding India and Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh are nonetheless vital players in this theater of Asia. Nepal and Bangladesh brings a refreshing level of clarity to a wide variety of topics surrounding both nations including history, current affairs, business and economics, culture, literature, political science, and travel. Written in a voice that speaks to general audiences from secondary instructors to interested business people and travelers to the region, this handbook paints a portrait of both countries that is at once complete and accessible. Beginning with far-reaching narrative histories of both nations the text also contains a compendium of important people and events and concludes with an exhaustive reference section.

Author : Ratan Kumar Roy
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000332742

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Television in Bangladesh by Ratan Kumar Roy Pdf

This book examines the role of 24/7 television news channels in Bangladesh. By using a multi-sited ethnography of television news media, it showcases the socio-political undercurrents of media practices and the everydayness of TV news in Bangladesh. It discusses a wide gamut of issues such as news making; localised public sphere; audience reaction and viewing culture; impact of rumours and fake news; socio-political conditions; protest mobilization; newsroom politics and perspectives from the ground. An important intervention in the subject, this book will be useful to scholars and researchers of media studies, journalism and mass communication, anthropology, cultural studies, political sociology, political science, sociology, South Asian studies, as well as television professionals, journalists, civil society activists, and those interested in the study of Bangladesh.

Author : Sumit Banik
Publisher : Ocleno
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Palliative Care in Bangladesh: Compassion and Cultural Context by Sumit Banik Pdf

In "Palliative Care in Bangladesh: Compassion and Cultural Context," readers embark on a profound journey into the heart of healthcare, where compassion meets cultural understanding. This comprehensive guide offers a meticulous exploration of palliative care within the intricate tapestry of Bangladeshi society, weaving together insights from healthcare leaders, practitioners, and patients themselves. From its humble beginnings to its current state, this book traces the evolution of palliative care in Bangladesh, shedding light on the challenges, triumphs, and future aspirations of a nation striving to provide dignified end-of-life care to all. Through rich narratives and real-life case studies, readers gain a deep appreciation for the cultural nuances that shape attitudes towards illness, death, and healing. From the bustling corridors of urban hospitals to the tranquil homes of rural communities, the authors illuminate the diverse landscape of palliative care delivery, emphasizing the critical role of community-based initiatives and grassroots advocacy. They delve into the ethical and legal considerations that underpin end-of-life decision-making, offering practical guidance for navigating complex healthcare landscapes with empathy and integrity. With its visionary outlook and actionable recommendations, "Palliative Care in Bangladesh" serves as a beacon of hope for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates alike. It is a testament to the power of compassion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity in shaping a future where every individual receives the comfort, dignity, and respect they deserve, regardless of circumstance.

Author : Meghna Guhathakurta,Willem van Schendel
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822395676

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The Bangladesh Reader by Meghna Guhathakurta,Willem van Schendel Pdf

Bangladesh is the world's eighth most populous country. It has more inhabitants than either Russia or Japan, and its national language, Bengali, ranks sixth in the world in terms of native speakers. Founded in 1971, Bangladesh is a relatively young nation, but the Bengal Delta region has been a major part of international life for more than 2,000 years, whether as an important location for trade or through its influence on Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim life. Yet the country rarely figures in global affairs or media, except in stories about floods, poverty, or political turmoil. The Bangladesh Reader does what those portrayals do not: It illuminates the rich historical, cultural, and political permutations that have created contemporary Bangladesh, and it conveys a sense of the aspirations and daily lives of Bangladeshis. Intended for travelers, students, and scholars, the Reader encompasses first-person accounts, short stories, historical documents, speeches, treaties, essays, poems, songs, photographs, cartoons, paintings, posters, advertisements, maps, and a recipe. Classic selections familiar to many Bangladeshis—and essential reading for those who want to know the country—are juxtaposed with less-known pieces. The selections are translated from a dozen languages; many have not been available in English until now. Featuring eighty-three images, including seventeen in color, The Bangladesh Reader is an unprecedented, comprehensive introduction to the South Asian country's turbulent past and dynamic present.

Author : Habibul Khondker,Olav Muurlink,Asif Bin Ali
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811655210

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The Emergence of Bangladesh by Habibul Khondker,Olav Muurlink,Asif Bin Ali Pdf

The Emergence of Bangladesh analyses and celebrates the first 50 years of Bangladesh as a nation, bringing insights from key scholars in Bangladeshi studies to an international audience, as well as ‘bringing home’ to a domestic audience the work of some of the nation’s greatest intellectual exports, the Bangladeshi scholars who have made a mark in their field of study in academia. The book offers unique coverage of the battlegrounds on which the founding of the new nation was fought, including language, power and religion, and provides unique insight into some of the hot spots that continue to shape the development of the nation: the issues of gender, culture, ethnicity, governance, the economy and the army. Those with an interest in understanding the past or present Bangladesh will find this a trove of frank and readable analysis.

Author : Willem van Schendel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108473699

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A History of Bangladesh by Willem van Schendel Pdf

A revised and updated edition of Willem van Schendel's state-of-the-art history, revealing the vibrant and colourful past of Bangladesh.

Author : Zakir Hossain Raju
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317601814

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Bangladesh Cinema and National Identity by Zakir Hossain Raju Pdf

Throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, cinema has been adopted as a popular cultural institution in Bangladesh. At the same time, this has been the period for the articulation of modern nationhood and cultural identity of Bengali Muslims in Bangladesh. This book analyses the relationship between cinema and modernity in Bangladesh, providing a narrative of the uneven process that produced the idea of "Bangladesh cinema." This book investigates the roles of a non-Western "national" film industry in Asia in constructing nationhood and identity within colonial and postcolonial predicaments. Drawing on the idea of cinema as public sphere and the postcolonial notion of formation of the "Bangladesh" nation, interactions between cinema and middle-class Bengali Muslims in different social and political matrices are analyzed. The author explores how the conflict among different social groups turned Bangladesh cinema into a site of contesting identities. In particular, he illustrates the connections between film production and reception in Bangladesh and a variety of nationalist constructions of Bengali Muslim identity. Questioning and debunking the usual notions of "Bangladesh" and "cinema," this book positions the cinema of Bangladesh within a transnational frame. Starting with how to locate the "beginning" of the second Bengali language cinema in colonial Bengal, the author completes the investigation by identifying a global Bangladeshi cinema in the early twenty-first century. The first major academic study on this large and vibrant national cinema, this book demonstrates that Bangladesh cinema worked as different "public spheres" for different "publics" throughout the twentieth century and beyond. Filling a niche in Global Film and Media Studies and South Asian Studies, it will be of interest to scholars and students of these disciplines.

Author : John E. Spillan,Mohammad Rahman
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783031378225

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Doing Business in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka by John E. Spillan,Mohammad Rahman Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive look at the business environment in South Asia, particularly Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. It explores the historical, economic, social and political impacts of trade and commerce in this region to give insight into how it has learned the lessons of failure from the past and is poised to capitalize on them. Bangladesh is considered an Emerging Tiger as one of the fastest-growing economies in South Asia, having witnessed exponential growth in exports. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is still recovering from its civil war and FDI makes up a very small percentage of its GDP. Nevertheless, it also represents a unique opportunity for investors looking to do business in this growing region. Identifying the key drivers of South Asian economic growth and development, this book is aimed at scholars who seek to learn more about what must be done to take advantage of the opportunities in both countries to move into the future.

Author : Manzurul Mannan
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781438457857

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BRAC, Global Policy Language, and Women in Bangladesh by Manzurul Mannan Pdf

A critical examination of the impact of BRAC, the world's largest NGO, on the status of women in Southern Bangladeshi cultural life. Founded in 1972 and now the largest NGO in the world, BRAC has been lauded for its efforts aimed at lifting the poor, especially women, out of poverty. In BRAC, Global Policy Language, and Women in Bangladesh, Manzurul Mannan—while not denying the many positive accomplishments of BRAC—places the organization under a critical microscope. Drawing on his experience as a Bangladeshi native and BRAC insider, Mannan provides unique insights into not only BRAC’s phenomenal growth and its role in diffusing western and development ideologies but also, more importantly, how target populations have been affected culturally and socially. He explains how BRAC has employed western ideas, theories, and philosophies of agency when engaging in development interventions in even the remotest villages, seeking to transform social structures, women’s status, and the local polity. The resulting intermingling of exogenous perspectives with local knowledge leads to a degree of inconsistency and dissonance within BRAC’s own operations, while generating opposition from local commoners and elites. Cautionary yet hopeful, the book advocates greater cultural sensitivity as a way to mitigate conflict between BRAC and the constituencies it serves. Manzurul Mannan is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the Independent University, Bangladesh.

Author : Belton,B. et al.
Publisher : WorldFish
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789832346791

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Review of aquaculture and fish consumption in Bangladesh by Belton,B. et al. Pdf