Bangladesh
By: Mariam Whyte
Edition: Reference ed.
Series: Cultures of the world
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780761408697
Subjects: Juvenile literature
Description: Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of Bangladesh.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 126) and index.
Table of contents: title: Geography; title: Web of rivers; title: Chittagong Hill Tracts; title: Sundarbans; title: Kaptai lake; title: Climate; title: Flora and fauna; title: Major cities; title: History; title: Early civilization; title: Arrival of Islam; title: Early independence movements; title: Bangladesh as Pakistan; title: War of independence; title: A new nation; title: Government; title: The first leader; title: Structure of government; title: The prime minister; title: Military; title: Police; title: Judiciary; title: Economy; title: The workforce; title: Agriculture; title: Fishing; title: Minerals; title: Manufacturing; title: Transportation; title: Tourism; title: Trade; title: Bangladeshis; title: Social classes; title: Attitudes; title: Dress; title: Ethnic minorities; title: Lifestyle; title: Social conventions; title: Birth; title: Marriage; title: Death; title: Rural life; title: Urban life; title: Women's roles; title: Education; title: Health; title: Religion; title: Pre-Islamic religions; title: The story of Islam; title: The five pillars of Islam; title: Hinduism; title: Buddhism; title: Christianity; title: Language; title: Development of Bengali; title: Formal and colloquial styles; title: The script; title: The media; title: Arts; title: Islamic art; title: Contemporary art; title: Architecture; title: Performing arts; title: Dance; title: Music; title: Drama; title: Folk craft; title: Literature; title: Leisure; title: Socializing; title: Sports and games; title: Movies, television, and radio; title: Childhood pursuits; title: Festivals; title: Muslim festivals; title: Other religious festivals; title: Secular events; title: Food; title: Rice; title: Fruit and vegetables; title: Meals; title: Kitchens; title: Forbidden foods; title: International foods; title: Map of Bangladesh.