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Questions
Mrs. Terrys 4th grade class (2009-2010) came up with a list of questions about Bangladesh, which were emailed to Rishi Syeds cousin Amiyo. His answers are included throughout this presentation. Here is the information he sent us about himself:
Name- Amiyo Haider Age- 10, Grade 5th. Hobby- Reading and collecting coins, currency and stamps form all over the world [Favorite] Colour- Red [Favorite] Food- Rice, lentil and egg fry ( Bangladeshi style Omelett ) Family Mother- Tania Atiq Father- Badrul Haider Brothers- Apurbo and Ayan Haider Maternal Grandmother- Jahanara Atiqullah Maternal Grandfather- Syed Atiqullah School and Studies School- Marie Curie School, Dhanmondi, Bangladesh Medium- English Favourite subjects- Geography, Math, and Sciences Address, city and country City- Dhaka Country- Bangladesh Relation Brian's* [Rishi Brian Syed] - 1st cousin
Under Bangladesh's unique system, when an administration comes to the end of its term it hands over to an unelected interim government which has 90 days to organise elections. Two main political parties- Awami League/Bangladesh National Party (like democrats/republicans) Free elections, no electoral college- popular vote determines winner
Sarat
Hemanto
Late Autumn
Seet
Winter
Basanto Grisma
Spring Summer
Transportation
Transportation - Boats
Transportation - Boats
Transportation - Boats
Transportation Rickshaws
Clothing
Food
Food
People often bring items back for friends and family when they travel to other countries Some items can be ordered/imported, but more difficult to do than in U.S. (very little online shopping convenience)
Recreation -
Religion
About 80 percent of Bangladeshis are Muslims, making Bangladesh one of the largest Muslim countries in the world. The Muslim community in Bangladesh tends to be accommodating to other faiths and beliefs and Bangladesh is known for its lack of communal strife. Hinduism is professed by about 13 percent of the population. There are approximately 1 million Buddhists in Bangladesh, representing less than 1 percent of the population. Bangladesh also has a small Christian population
Holidays Independence
Holidays Ekushey
Shohid Dibsh
The 21st day of February (Ekushey February) is being officially observed as the Shaheed Dibash (Martyrs' Day) since the emergence of Bangladesh. Nation pays respect and homage to the sacred souls of the martyrs' of Language Movement of 1952. This day is also known as the International Mother Language Day throughout the world. On this day in 1952, students and youths rose in protest against the imposition of Urdu by the then government as the lone state language of Pakistan. pay respect to the martyrs by placing flowers wreaths at the Shaheed Minar.
Holidays Ekushey
Holidays Ekushey
Other Holidays
Holiday: Description: Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the Hindu community continues for ten days, the last three days being culmination with the idol immersed in rivers. In Dhaka the big celebrations are held at Dhakeswari Temple, where a fair is also held and at the Ram Krishna Mission. The Day (mid-April) is a public holiday Eid-e-Miladunnabi is the birth and death day of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). He was born and died the same day on 12th Rabiul Awal (Lunar Month). The day is national holiday, national flag is flown atop public and private houses and special food is served in orphanages, hospitals and jails.
Pahela Baishakh The beginning of Bangla New Year Eid-e-Miladunnabi The birth and death day of Prophet Muhammad
The biggest Muslim festival observed throughout the world. This is held on the day following the Ramadan or the month of fasting. In Dhaka big congregations are held at the National Eidgah and many mosques. The second biggest festival of the Muslims celebrated all over the world. It is held marking the Hajj in Mecca on the 10th Zilhaj, the lunar month. Eid congregations are held throughout the country. Animals are sacrificed in reminiscence of Hazrat Ibrahim's (AM) preparedness for the supreme sacrifice of his beloved son to Allah. It is a public holiday
Language
Language - Bangla
Bangla is the national language of Bangladesh, and the language children first learn to speak All school children learn English as well Other languages spoken in Bangladesh:
English Indian languages (Hindi, etc..) - Urdu (national language of Pakistan)
Language - Bangla
My name is Rishi
Tokai
Tokai
Tokai
Homeless
Questions?
Questions and feedback from Mrs. Terrys class.