Bangladesh

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

Location & History

Where in the world is Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is bordered by India to the west, north, and east, and by Burma (Myanmar) to the southeast. The south of Bangladesh forms the worlds largest river delta and longest coastline, meeting the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean

Divisions & Districts of Bangladesh

History First Inhabitants

Present-day Bangladesh is part of a landmass known as the Indian subcontinent. This area was originally settled thousands of years ago, when people first began to establish permanent settlements and grow crops. The earliest inhabitants most likely came from ancient Mesopotamia, the area near present-day Iraq once known as the fertile crescent.

History The British

Present-day Bangladesh, during the British Raj- the period of time when the Indian subcontinent was a colony of Britain (like the American colonies were before the American Revolution.)

History East & West Pakistan

(West Pakistan) (East Pakistan)

History Independent Bangladesh

History Birth of Bangladesh

Government & Leaders

Government & Leaders

Government was modeled after the British parliamentary government
President (like British Queen) has mostly ceremonial role Prime Minister leads government (like U.S. president) Parliament functions like U.S. congress, with representatives from each district

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

Government & Leaders

Current Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina
Elected December 29, 2008 Party Affiliation: Awami League Daughter of Sheikh Mujibar Rahman- father of the nation of Bangladesh

Climate & Nature

Climate & Nature 6 Seasons

Season Barsa English Meaning Monsoon/Rainy Season Autumn Time of Year June - August Weather Rain, rain, more rain; massive flooding; most villages are isolated, accessible only by boat. skies are blue, cool wind blows; Although the air is humid, there is a slight chill late at night. Flood waters recede, annual crops are harvested and new crops planted, by the seasons end, the air is no longer humid weather becomes more arid and less humid; The earth dries and dust forms; temperature cools Cool weather; nights and early mornings are chilly Humid & hot; lightning and thunder storms, sometimes icy hail; rivers dry out and are difficult to navigate.

Sarat

September October October November

Hemanto

Late Autumn

Seet

Winter

November December December February March May

Basanto Grisma

Spring Summer

Climate & Nature Monsoons & Floods

Climate & Nature Monsoons

Climate & Nature Animals

Homes & Communities

Homes & Communities City Life

Homes & Communities Villages

Homes & Communities Villages

The Parliament Building

Transportation

Transportation - Boats

Transportation - Boats

Transportation - Boats

Transportation Land Transport

Transportation Rickshaws

Clothing

Clothing Traditional, Male

Clothing Traditional, Female

Food

Food Diet Staples

Food

Money & Buying Things

Money & Buying Things - Taka

Bangladesh currency is called taka
1 taka = 100 poisha (like 1 dollar = 100 pennies)

1 U.S. dollar = 69 taka

Money & Buying Things - Shopping

Money & Buying Things - Shopping

Money & Buying Things - Shopping

Money & Buying Things - Imports

Many items that are easy to find in the U.S. are not available in Bangladesh:
Cars, Motorcycles, Bicycles Video games, movies Brand name clothing (Nike, Levis) Most brands of soda & candy common in the U.S.

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)

Daily Habits & Customs

School & Learning

Recreation -

Recreation Kite Flying

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.

Durga Puja The biggest festival of the Hindu community

Pahela Baishakh The beginning of Bangla New Year Eid-e-Miladunnabi The birth and death day of Prophet Muhammad

Eid-ul-Fitr The biggest Muslim festival

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

Eid-ul-Azha The second biggest Muslim festival

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

Bangla Words & Phrases

In English In Bangla

Hi / Hello / How are you ?

Tumi or Tomra Kemon Acho ? Aamar Naam Rishi

My name is Rishi

What is your name Tomar Naam Ki ?

Art & Culture

The Arts Fine Arts

The Arts Fine Arts

The Arts Literature

Work & Careers

Work & Careers City Life

Work & Careers City Life

Work & Careers Village Life

Tokai

Tokai

Tokai

Homeless

Questions?
Questions and feedback from Mrs. Terrys class.