Referred to as the kingdom of Vanga or Banga, Bangladesh was ruled by Buddhists for centuries. Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, Mongol-Mughal, Arab, Persian, Turkic, European and many others invaded the country repeatedly giving birth to the varied cultures found presently in the country. Islam is the main culture adopted in Bangladesh existing as a significant edge in the history and culture of the country. The Islam religion was brought by Muslim invaders with a Sufi influence replacing the Hindu and Buddhist dynasties. They made most people living in the areas of Bengal convert themselves to Islam.
The culture of Bangladesh represents the ancient as well as modern elements. Bengali is the primary language spoken in Bangladesh , which possesses rich literary tradition with great poets like Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam. Boasting a wealthy culture of folk tradition, the country reflects an enriching history.
The land area of Bangladesh is 51,703 sq mi (133,910 sq km) among the total area of 55,598 sq mi (144,000 sq km). A population 153,546,901(2008 est.) is growing at a rate of 2.0% with a birth rate of 28.8/1000 and infant mortality rate of 57.4/1000.
Village of Bangladesh are the smallest territorial, administrative and social unit in Bangladesh. A mouza contains the land for tax, while a village denotes settlement sites and human settlement of a mouza. A particular mouza could contain more than one village.
Dhaka is the capital and the largest
city of the country. Barisal , Chittagong , Khulna , Rajshahi and Sylhet are other large cities in Bangladesh .
Enriched with a wide range of diversity in cuisine and clothing, Bangladesh exhibits an affluent tradition. The cuisine of Bangladesh very much matches those of Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, however without losing its own unique appeal. Sweetmeats constitute a major portion in the Bangladesh cuisine including Rosagolla, chomchom and kalojams. Sari and shalwar kameez are the traditional dress of the country. Jamdani muslin is the best known material for sari produced in Dhaka . Men wear kurta pajama and lungi, their traditional wears. Along with the traditional dresses, western attire is also popular in Bangladesh .
Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha are the most celebrated festivals in Bangladesh . Islamic calendar marks them as the largest festivals. In addition some Hindu and Christian festivals are also celebrated here such as Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja and Christmas. One of the most important Buddhist festivals, Budha Pirnima is also a majorly celebrated festival here. Pohela Baishakh or Bengali New Year is another festival that marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar. Nobanno, Poush parbon (festival of Poush) and national days like Shohid Dibosh are also observed.
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