i didn't know this was sold too, i was assuming people only make this at home but when i saw it i just had to take pic lolz
Well here is what it was....
Yes i saw "Mr Shutki" lolz
And a "Sylhety Lime Shutki"
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Look what i found today in My Local Bengali Shop (East London)
Look what i found today in My Local Bengali Shops (East London)
i didn't know this was sold too, i was assuming people only make this at home but when i saw it i just had to take pic lolz
Well here is what it was....
Yes i saw "Mr Shutki" lolz
And a "Sylhety Lime Shutki"
i didn't know this was sold too, i was assuming people only make this at home but when i saw it i just had to take pic lolz
Well here is what it was....
Yes i saw "Mr Shutki" lolz
And a "Sylhety Lime Shutki"
Monday, 20 May 2013
Bangladesh Country Profile
Bangladesh Country Profile
By SweetBD
Original Source:
http://www.parjatan.gov.bd
If you ever wanted to experience the
living reality of the idiom 'when it rains, it pours', Bangladesh is the
place to be. During the yearly south Asian monsoon, almost all the
water collected by the Himalayas in Nepal, north/northeast India and
Bhutan transits through Bangladesh on its journey to the Bay of Bengal,
depositing life-giving minerals to the soil all along the Ganges Delta,
the largest river delta in the world. It is here that the mountains
literally crumble to the sea. This has resulted in Bangladesh's flatland
alluvial topography, which is the defining characteristic of the
country except in the hilly regions of the southeast and northeast. The
mighty Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers are called the Padma and the Jamuna
in Bangladesh, and both of these massive rivers join several other
smaller tributaries to eventually become the Lower Meghna, forming the
great Gangetic Delta. At its widest point near Bhola Island, the river
stretches to a yawning 12km-vide breadth on its final leg towards the
sca. Se-2n _`-cm a boat, the distinctions between land, river, ocean and
sky become decidedly uncertain.
As the
rivers have gradually shaped and reshaped this land, they have shaped
the destinies of its people. It would be a mistake to picture the
historic locations of Bangladesh's rivers according to current maps. For
instance, the Brahmaputra used to flow east of Dhaka's present location
before a major flood caused it to change course over a 30-year span
during the mid-18th century. Simultaneously, the Ganges has also
undergone similar changes, as it used to flow through West Bengal via
the Hooghly River (today much smaller than it used to be).
Nowhere
is this destiny more uncertain than in the country's two disaster-prone
areas. Firstly, the coast bordering the Bay of Bengal is vulnerable to
tidal surges from cyclones. Secondly, the country's char areas, or river
islands, are also extremely prone to seasonal flooding. These islands
lie mostly in the northern reaches of the Jamuna River of Rajshahi
Division; many inhabited islands are destroyed and reformed each year by
flooding. Despite the fact most of the islands are little more than
infertile sandbars, poverty forces millions of people to live on them
under the risk that their houses could be swept away each year.
In
the Lower Meghna region, another area of exposure lies directly
adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. Here, two processes of land loss and land
accretion happen simultaneously. While the Meghna tears away strips of
land beneath the villages each year, its decreasing speed causes it to
deposit massive amounts of Himalayan silt into the bay, forming new land
that becomes populated almost immediately despite the fact that the
precious land doesn't become fully fertile for years. Some geologists
even claim that Bangladesh is 'gaining landmass', putting the supposed
doomsday scenario of climate change into question.
Where
the land ends, the Bay of Bengal begins. Most of the sea adjacent to
Bangladesh is quite shallow, a result of sedimentation from the region's
mighty rivers. About 50km of the coast from the Sundarbans Forest is a
deep undersea canyon known as the 'Swatch-of-No-Ground', where the sea
floor drops to a depth of over 1,200m at some points. The swatch
transports nutrient-rich sediments from the continental shelf to the
deep-sea alluvial fan making up the bay. The abundance of these
nutrients results in a relatively abundant population of cetaceans at
the swatch.
In terms of forest cover, Bangladesh's
natural places are sadly few and far between. While the world's largest
mangrove forest at Sundarban remains protected, many of Bangladesh's
other national parks have not fared so well. Thankfully, with increasing
stability and economic development, conservation programmes are finally
starting to get off the ground.
As you start travelling eastward, Bangladesh's geographic portrait takes on a new perspective. While most of the country lies at or just above sea level, the flat landscape gives way to low undulating hills in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the hilly regions of Sylhet, some of which climb to 1,000m above sea level. This landscape is the result of the Indian tectonic plate pushing up against the Asian landmass, the same phenomenon that has resulted in the creation of the Himalayas. Visits to this area offer an experience of the true diversity that Bangladesh possesses, both geographically and culturally.
As you start travelling eastward, Bangladesh's geographic portrait takes on a new perspective. While most of the country lies at or just above sea level, the flat landscape gives way to low undulating hills in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the hilly regions of Sylhet, some of which climb to 1,000m above sea level. This landscape is the result of the Indian tectonic plate pushing up against the Asian landmass, the same phenomenon that has resulted in the creation of the Himalayas. Visits to this area offer an experience of the true diversity that Bangladesh possesses, both geographically and culturally.
Finally, the
region's last major significant geographical feature is a massive
120krn-long strip of beach lining tile internal eastern coastline of
Bangladesh, said to be the longest natural beach in the world (at 254km,
Brazil's Cassino Beach is longer, but according to the Guinness Book of
World Records, it is partly manmade). Starting at Cox's Bazaar, the
white sand stretches all the way down to the Teknaf Peninsula, poking up
again briefly at the coral reef island of St Martin's. Most of this
beach lies undeveloped except at Cox's Bazaar, where native mangrove
forests have long been replaced by jungles of hotels.
SweetBD.CoM
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History of Bangladesh.
History of Bangladesh
By SweetBD
Original Source:
http://www.parjatan.gov.bd
The 13th and 15th Century
From the 13th century A.D. the Buddhists and Hindus were swamped by the flood of Muslim conquerors and the tide of Islam up to 18th century. Sometimes there were independent rulers like the Hussain Shahi and Ilyas Shahi dynasties, while at other times they ruled on behalf of the Imperial seat of Delhi.
From the 15th century, the Europeans, namely Portuguese, Dutch, French and British traders exerted an economic influence over the region. British political rule over the region began in 1757 A.D., when the last Muslim ruler of Bengal was defeated at Palassey. In 1947 the subcontinent was partitioned into India and Pakistan. Present Bangladesh became the Eastern Wing of the then Pakistan. But the movement for autonomy of East Pakistan started within a couple of years because of language and cultural differences and economic disparity between the two wings.
The Language Movement
The Language Movement of 1952 to recognize Bangla as a state language may be termed as the first step towards independence.
Political and economic deprivation of the Bengalees prompted Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, to put forward in 1966 his historic six points, the "Magna Carta" which in effect structured the foundation for East Pakistan's future independence.
The War of Liberation
In the 1970 elections, even though the Awami League emerged as the largest party in Pakistan Parliament, it was not allowed to form the government by the ruling military junta. In the backdrop of a non-cooperation movement launched against the military regime by Awami League.
Bangabandhu declared at a historic public meeting held at Ramna Race Course (renamed Suhrawardy Uddyan) on 7 March, 1971, attended by around 2 million people, "The struggle this tune is the struggle for freedom, the struggle this tune is the struggle for independence." It was a defacto declaration of independence.
Thus in a preplanned manner on 25th March 1971. The Pakistan army embarked on what may be termed as history's worst genocide. A military crackdown was ordered, and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib was arrested and taken away to West Pakistan. But just before he was arrested he sent out a call for the liberation war to begin. Known as the Declaration of (lie War of Independence, this hurriedly written historic document read as follows:
"Pak Army suddenly attacked EPR Base at Pilkhana, Rajarbagh Police Line and killing citizens. Street battles are going on in every street of Dacca. Chittagong. I appeal to the nations of the world for help. Our freedom fighters are gallantly fighting with the enemies to free the motherland. I appeal and order you all in the name of Almighty Allah to fight to the last drop of blood to liberate the country. Ask Police, EPR, Bengal Regiment and Ansar to stand by you and to fight. No compromise. Victory is ours. Drive out the enemies from the holy soil of motherland. Convey this message to all Awami League leaders, workers and other patriots and lovers of freedom. May Allah bless you. Joy Bangla".
Independence
After nine months of war, the Pakistani occupation forces surrendered in Dhaka on 16th December. 1971 after killing an estimated three million people. Due to the heroic resistance and supreme sacrifices of the valiant freedom fighters Bangladesh finally became an independent sovereign state.
Father of the Nation Bangahandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the founder- president of Bangladesh. He was subsequently assassinated on 15th August, 1975 by a group of conspirators.
From the 13th century A.D. the Buddhists and Hindus were swamped by the flood of Muslim conquerors and the tide of Islam up to 18th century. Sometimes there were independent rulers like the Hussain Shahi and Ilyas Shahi dynasties, while at other times they ruled on behalf of the Imperial seat of Delhi.
From the 15th century, the Europeans, namely Portuguese, Dutch, French and British traders exerted an economic influence over the region. British political rule over the region began in 1757 A.D., when the last Muslim ruler of Bengal was defeated at Palassey. In 1947 the subcontinent was partitioned into India and Pakistan. Present Bangladesh became the Eastern Wing of the then Pakistan. But the movement for autonomy of East Pakistan started within a couple of years because of language and cultural differences and economic disparity between the two wings.
The Language Movement
The Language Movement of 1952 to recognize Bangla as a state language may be termed as the first step towards independence.
Political and economic deprivation of the Bengalees prompted Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, to put forward in 1966 his historic six points, the "Magna Carta" which in effect structured the foundation for East Pakistan's future independence.
The War of Liberation
In the 1970 elections, even though the Awami League emerged as the largest party in Pakistan Parliament, it was not allowed to form the government by the ruling military junta. In the backdrop of a non-cooperation movement launched against the military regime by Awami League.
Bangabandhu declared at a historic public meeting held at Ramna Race Course (renamed Suhrawardy Uddyan) on 7 March, 1971, attended by around 2 million people, "The struggle this tune is the struggle for freedom, the struggle this tune is the struggle for independence." It was a defacto declaration of independence.
Thus in a preplanned manner on 25th March 1971. The Pakistan army embarked on what may be termed as history's worst genocide. A military crackdown was ordered, and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib was arrested and taken away to West Pakistan. But just before he was arrested he sent out a call for the liberation war to begin. Known as the Declaration of (lie War of Independence, this hurriedly written historic document read as follows:
"Pak Army suddenly attacked EPR Base at Pilkhana, Rajarbagh Police Line and killing citizens. Street battles are going on in every street of Dacca. Chittagong. I appeal to the nations of the world for help. Our freedom fighters are gallantly fighting with the enemies to free the motherland. I appeal and order you all in the name of Almighty Allah to fight to the last drop of blood to liberate the country. Ask Police, EPR, Bengal Regiment and Ansar to stand by you and to fight. No compromise. Victory is ours. Drive out the enemies from the holy soil of motherland. Convey this message to all Awami League leaders, workers and other patriots and lovers of freedom. May Allah bless you. Joy Bangla".
Independence
After nine months of war, the Pakistani occupation forces surrendered in Dhaka on 16th December. 1971 after killing an estimated three million people. Due to the heroic resistance and supreme sacrifices of the valiant freedom fighters Bangladesh finally became an independent sovereign state.
Father of the Nation Bangahandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the founder- president of Bangladesh. He was subsequently assassinated on 15th August, 1975 by a group of conspirators.
Friday, 17 May 2013
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