Fish is a staple in Bengali cuisine. It is the most important food item after rice, in both West Bengal and Bangladesh, as it is both a source of protein and healthy fats. In addition to that, fishing is the … Continue reading Overfishing of the Hilsa Fish and its Impacts on Bengali Culture
In the past, the Rohingya helped Burma gain its independence. Now, they’re ‘the most persecuted minority in history’, fleeing from the very people they helped. The Rohingya, targeted by their government because of their ethnicity, have no choice but to … Continue reading The Rohingya: The Story of ‘The Most Persecuted Minority in History’
Throughout history, Bengal has always been a place of great importance for numerous reasons. Its fertile soils, location, its topography, its cultural heritage, and beliefs of the Bengali people are just some of the reasons that highlight the importance of … Continue reading Understanding Ancient Bengali Society through Architecture
Welcome back to the anthropology in fashion series, where each week we discover traditional dresses from one part of the world. This week, we look at the South Asian countries of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. These countries in the South … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan
Once the most respected profession thousands of years ago, it has been dubbed a shameful one: prostitution. The sex workers in the Bangladesh brothel village, Dualatdia, are a prime example of the hardships faced by those in the profession. Prostitution … Continue reading A Brief Overview of the History of Prostitution and Its Prohibitions