Dhaka Daily Life
Bangla Bites
Festivals and Traditions
Nature and Geography
History and People
100
What colorful vehicle is the most common way to get around in Dhaka?
Rickshaw
100
What is the national fruit of Bangladesh that can weigh up to 80 pounds?
Jackfruit
100
What do people traditionally do during the month of Ramadan?
Fast from sunrise to sunset
100
What natural disaster often affects Bangladesh due to its low-lying geography?
Flooding
100
Who is called the founding father of Bangladesh?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
200
What do many homes in Baridhara have at the gate for safety?
Security Guards
200
What famous fish is so popular that catching it is sometimes restricted?
Hilsa
200
What is the polite custom when visiting someone’s home regarding shoes?
Remove your shoes (just like - - Asia)
200
What is the name of the largest mangrove forest in the world located in Bangladesh?
Sundarbans
200
What year did Bangladesh gain independence?
1971
300
What phrase do people jokingly use to describe Dhaka’s traffic jams?
"Jam to Jam", or "Jam Jam"
300
What spicy street snack is made of hollow shells filled with tamarind water?
Fuchka
300
What is the proper name for the Bengali New Year?
Pohela Boishakh
300
Which famous animal lives in the Sundarbans?
Bengali Tiger
300
What was the main cause of the 1952 Language Movement?
To make Bangla an official language
400
What’s a common nickname locals use for older men, like “uncle”?
Mama
400
What is the name of the sweet yogurt dessert often eaten in Bangladesh?
Mishti Doi
400
What colors do people wear on Bengali New Year?
Red and White
400
Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest producers of what fiber crop?
Jute
400
What international day commemorates the 1952 Language Movement?
International Mother Language Day (Feb 21)
