Bangladesh

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ISBN: 9780761444756 | 0761444750
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 9/1/2009

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The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

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Introduction	p. 5
Geography	p. 7
Web of rivers
Chittagong Hili Tracts
Sundarbans
Kaptai lake
Climate
Flora and fauna
Major cities
History	p. 21
Early civilization
Arrival of Islam
Early independence movements
Bangladesh as Pakistan
War of independence
A new nation
Government	p. 33
The first leader
Structure of government
The prime minister
Military
Police
Judiciary
Economy	p. 41
The workforce
Agriculture
Fishing
Minerals
Manufacturing
Transportation
Tourism
Trade
Environment	p. 53
General state of the environment
Land pollution
Water pollution
Arsenic concentration in groundwater
Air pollution
Natural disasters
Conservation laws
Deforestation
Waste treatment and disposal
Endangered animals
National parks
Bangladeshis	p. 63
Social classes
Attitudes
Dress
Ethnic minorities
Lifestyle	p. 71
Social conventions
Birth
Marriage
Death
Rural life
Urban life
Women's roles
Education
Health
Religion	p. 83
Pre-Islamic religions
The story of Islam
The five pillars of Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Language	p. 91
Development of Bengali
Formal and colloquial styles
The script
The media
Arts	p. 99
Islamic art
Contemporary art
Architecture
Performing arts
Dance
Music
Drama
Folk craft
Literature
Festivals	p. 110
Socializing
Sports and games
Movies, television, and-radio
Childhood pursuits
Festivals	p. 117
Muslim festivals
Other religious festivals
Secular events
Food	p. 123
Rice
Fruit and vegetables
Meals
Kitchens
Forbidden foods
International foods
Map of Bangladesh	p. 133
About the Economy	p. 135
About the Culture	p. 137
Time Line	p. 138
Glossary	p. 140
For Further Information	p. 141
Bibliography	p. 142
Index	p. 143
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