A Dhakai is a type of sari (traditional cloth for women of South Asia) made with cotton. The name comes from the Dhaka city, capital of Bangladesh, where this type of sari is usually made.
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Bakarkhani — HistoryDhakai Bakarkhani,(same as Bakerkhani ) the traditional food/snack of the people of old Dhaka was so famous for its quality and taste that there was great demand of it in the Royal court of the Mughal Empire in Delhi. Muslims of Turkic and … Wikipedia
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Sari — for the town in Nepal see Sari, Nepal A sari or saree or shari is a female garment in the Indian subcontinent.Alkazi, Roshan (1983) Ancient Indian costume , Art Heritage; Ghurye (1951) Indian costume , Popular book depot (Bombay); Boulanger,… … Wikipedia
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Culture of Bangladesh — Bangladesh has a long history in its culture. The land, the rivers, and the lives of the common people formed a rich heritage with marked differences from neighbouring regions. It has evolved over the centuries and encompasses the cultural… … Wikipedia
Nobanno — (Bangla: নবান্ন) is the festival of harvest in Bengal. The word translates as New Rice . The festival takes place in the month of Agrohayon or Aghran of the Bangla Calendar. Festivities include making traditional cakes named pitha . References … Wikipedia
Chhau dance — A video of Chau dance in Purulia Chhau dance (Bengali: ছৌ নাচ, Oriya: ଛଊ ନୃତ୍ୟ) is a genre of Indian tribal martial dance which is popular in the Indian states of Orissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal. There are three subgenres of the dance, based on … Wikipedia
List of Bangladesh-related topics — This page lists articles on Wikipedia that are related to Bangladesh, Bengal and Bangladesh/Bengali culture. This is so that those interested in the subject can monitor changes to the pages by clicking on Related changes in the… … Wikipedia
Maimansingha Gitika — or Môemonshingha gitika is a collection of folk ballads from the region of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. They were published in English as Eastern Bengal Ballads. The primary theme of the ballads is love in its different aspects: pre nuptial love,… … Wikipedia
