The story of Bangladesh is colourful and multi-layered. The narrative of its economic miracle is drawing attention of development economists all over the world.
Bangladesh is one of the few countries to achieve the millennium development goals faster than expected. Bangladesh’s culture is among the world’s oldest, its civilization began about 3000 years ago. One of the lasting achievements of civilization flourished in Bangladesh is its architecture. Different types of architectural expressions transformed by the forces of history, cultural life and religious beliefs are unique to Bangladesh.
Since prehistory, Bangladesh has a rich tradition of music and dance. The music forms prevalent in Bangladesh include various folk, classical, and popular songs not only manifest the cultural heritage but also spiritually alleviating. The Bangladeshi cuisine is known for its subtle flavors with an emphasis on fish, vegetables, lentils, and rice. Fresh sweet water fish is one of its distinctive features. The book Bangladesh is a celebration of history and heritage, art and culture, food and festivals of the country and a collage of its beauty and splendor within the covers of a single volume.