Nouvel An bengali

📣 Conseils aux voyageurs

Bangladesh is a South Asian country located on the Indian subcontinent. It is noted for its diverse features, including beaches, archaeological sites, markets, forests, and religious areas. The population is highly diverse, with Islam being the dominant religion (over 90%).

• Pohela Boishakh celebrates the Bengali New Year with cultural festivals, traditional attire, and sweets.
• Ekushey February (International Mother Language Day) is a national holiday recognizing the linguistic movement for Bengali identity.
• March 26 is Independence Day, commemorating Bangladesh's 1971 independence.
• December 16 is Victory Day, recalling the 1971 Liberation War.
• The national holiday calendar includes various important commemorations like the New Year and Independence Day.
• Use your right hand for greetings and giving items, as the left hand is considered unclean. Show respect to elders and authority figures. When addressing senior people, avoid using first names. Refrain from criticizing the country's current situation or comparing it to other nations. Maintain respectful behavior in religious contexts, respecting non-Muslim dietary practices.