Bangladesh achieved independence in 1971 but the new nation had a bloody birth |
Was Britain all that was expected of it? Undoubtedly a readjustment to new surroundings was to be anticipated, but nothing new to the many who had knowledge of the differences between religion, language and so on. What was not expected was the bigotry faced by new settlers. |
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Sylhet in the north-east of Bangladesh is a fertile tea-growing area |
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for Literature |
The arts play an important role across the boundaries of Bangladesh. The arts, including dance, fine art and poetry, all reflect a passion for the country's history. |
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The arts including dance play an important role in the Bengali community |
Bangladesh is known notably for its literature. The people of the land believe they are particularly blessed by the passion in which they write deep and sensitive poetry. |
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Scenes from a Bengali wedding. The groom sits with the men during the vows while the bride sits with the women. They only sit together after the acceptance |
As many of the men from the East have adapted to Westernised clothing, the majority of the women have chosen to remain loyal to the sari. |
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Slowly, people are recognising the Bangladeshi people for their cultural traditions, for example the New Year, which is now celebrated in different schools. |
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Children performing a Bengali drama at Widden Primary School |