Culture of Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a history. The land, the rivers and the lives of the common people formed a rich heritage with marked differences from neighboring regions. It has evolved over the centuries and encompasses the cultural diversity of several social groups of Bangladesh. The culture of Bangladesh is composite and over centuries has assimilated influences of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. It is manifested in various forms, including music, dance and drama; art and craft; folklore and folktales; languages and literature, philosophy and religion, festivals and celebrations, as also in a distinct cuisine and culinary tradition.

Different Festivals in BD.

Bangladesh is a country where colorful festivals are held all over the year in be suitable manner and with great passion and enthusiasm. With changes in social and economic structure, the nature of festivals also changes. But some festivals are so deep-rooted in the social organism that they continue to entertain people from generation to generation. Some of the festivals bear the mark of the society and nation, some have the stamp of religion, and again some bear the impress of politics. Festivals, which evolved in the primeval society out of the prayer for food, have now become varied and colorful. Many of the rituals were related to cultivation and their dates were determined according to the lunar calendar. The ancient rituals were miraculous processes to tame supernatural powers; in subsequent cultures, this characteristic feature was usually retained.