Traditions and everyday life in Bangladesh

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Bangladesh. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

10 keepsakes from Bangladesh
Nakshi Katha
Tradition

Nakshi Katha

Nakshi Kantha is a traditional embroidered quilt that originates from the rural areas of Bangladesh. The word "nakshi" refers to artistic patterns, and "kantha" means quilt. These quilts are made from layers of old saris and…

Shared by Sammo Barua
Ramadan celebrations
Faith

Ramadan celebrations

In our country, Ramadan is a significant and cherished month. It is a time for reflection, prayer, and community bonding. Each day, we fast from dawn until sunset, breaking our fast with a meal called iftar, which brings family…

Shared by ShakibNess
Mangal Shobhajatra
Tradition

Mangal Shobhajatra

Mangal Shobhajatra or Mangal Shovajatra (Bengali: মঙ্গল শোভাযাত্রা) is a mass procession that takes place at dawn on the first day of the Bengali New Year in Bangladesh. The procession is organised by the teachers and students of…

Shared by Tasneem Tabassum
Sajek Valley.
Place

Sajek Valley.

Sajek Valley (Bengali: সাজেক উপত্যকা) is a popular tourist spot in Bangladesh, situated among the hills of the Kasalong range of mountains in the northern area of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Referred to as the "Queen of…

Shared by S.M. Taseen Kabir
Durga Puja
Faith

Durga Puja

It’s a traditional Durga Puja where we celebrate the goddess Durga and the spirit of female strength courage and the victory of good over evil. It represents the rich culture and tradition and is shared as a meaningful symbol of…

Shared by Meggy45
Rainy day
Place

Rainy day

I love rain. I always wait for rain, The gentle touch of rain drop makes me happy. I love to get wet in the monsoon rain, the sweet smell of 'Kadam' always bewitches me then. In my language rain is called 'Brishty'.

Shared by A misanthropist
Pohela Boishakh
Tradition

Pohela Boishakh

Pohela boishakh is celebrated on the first day of bengali new year.. School colleges. Universities celebrate the day with a lot of ineterest and colorfully..

Shared by Elysiaan
Natural beauty
Place

Natural beauty

This is my country, Bangladesh. There are many heritage and place of natural beauty. If you wanna come to visit us, You will be cordially received.

Shared by SAIKAT07
Bangladesh 2.0
Event

Bangladesh 2.0

Bangladesh got her freedom again from 16 years of fascist oppression sacrificing thousands of lives on 5th August, 2024.

Shared by Zabir Mahmud

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