Land of Rivers
This is the capital city of Bangladesh.
What is Dhaka?
This staple grain is found in almost every Bengali meal.
What is rice?
This festival, celebrated on April 14th, marks the Bengali New Year.
What is Pohela Boishakh?
The green leaf that a lot of people chew that stains red.
What is "paan" or betel leaf?
Mombati
Candle
The longest river in Bangladesh, known for its importance in trade and daily life.
A popular deep-fried snack, often stuffed with spiced lentils or potatoes.
What is a samosa?
The traditional red and white sari is commonly worn by women during this festival.
What is Pohela Boishakh?
The national anthem of Bangladesh, "Amar Sonar Bangla," was written by this Nobel-winning poet.
Who is Rabindranath Tagore/Thakur?
Begoon
Eggplant
This natural wonder, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest mangrove forest in the world.
What is the Sundarbans?
This fish, considered the national fish of Bangladesh, is often cooked in mustard sauce.
What is hilsa (ilish)?
This festival with black statues, celebrated by Hindus in Bangladesh, is similar to Diwali in India.
What is Kali Puja?
This beloved 19th-century poet is known as the "Rebel Poet" of Bengal.
Who is Kazi Nazrul Islam?
Rokto
Blood
Bangladesh shares land borders with these two countries.
What are India and Myanmar?
A famous dessert made from cottage cheese, milk, and sugar, often served at celebrations.
What is roshogolla?
This festival celebrates the start of the spring season with people often dressing up in yellow saris and panjabis.
What is Pohela Fagun/Falgun?
February 21st, now recognized as International Mother Language Day, commemorates this historical event in Bangladesh that took place in 1952.
What is the Bhasha Andolon/Language Movement?
Noksha
This city, known as the "Venice of the East," is famous for its many canals and rivers.
What is Barishal?
This spicy and tangy street food dish is made with puffed rice, potatoes, and tamarind sauce.
What is fuchka/pani puri?
A type of silk thread, extremely expensive and rare, used to make exquisite saris, is made in this Bangladeshi city.
What is Rajshahi? (Rajshahi silk)
The language family to which the Bengali language belongs.
Jatra
Journey