Bangladesh culture

Bangladesh culture people ,food and festivals 

The Culture of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশের সংস্কৃতি — Bangladesher Sôngskr̥iti) refers to the way of life of the people of Bangladesh. It has evolved over the centuries and encompasses the cultural diversity of several social groups of Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi Culture & Society

Hierarchy

• Bangladesh is a hierarchical society.
• People are respected because of their age and position.
• Older people are naturally viewed as wise and are granted respect.
• Bangladeshis expect the most senior male, by age or position, to make decisions that are in the best interest of the group. This is also valid in businesses, the majority of which will be family owned/run.

Religion

• The majority of Bangladeshis are Muslim. However, most still very much mix this with pre-Islam folk traditions.
• Bangladeshis identify with the folk traditions of Bengali culture. This includes belief in shamanism and the powers of fakirs (Muslim holy men who are exorcists and faith healers), ojhaa (shamins with magical healing powers), and Bauls (religious mendicants and wandering musicians).
• There is a strong tradition of music, dance, and literature that includes classical devotions of Hindu and Muslim music.

Festivals

• Islam defines many of the festivals in Bangaldesh. These include two Eids (one after Ramadan and one after the Hajj) Shab-e-Qadr (the night of power), Milad un-Nabi (birth date of the Prophet Muhammad) and Shab-e-Barat (the night of the fortune).
• Hindu influences festivals include Durga Puja and Kali Puja (community worshipping of Goddess Durga and Kali).
• On the whole an entire community participates in each other's religious ceremonies