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Academic field studying the Bengali culture
Bengal studies (Bengali: বঙ্গবিদ্যা; Bangabidya) is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to the study of the Bengali people, culture, language,
Bengal_studies
Famine in British India during World War II
The Bengal famine of 1943 was a famine during World War II in the Bengal Province and Orissa Province of British India. An estimated 800,000–3.8 million
Bengal_famine_of_1943
Territorial partition in British India
The Partition of Bengal in 1905, also known as the First Partition of Bengal, was a territorial reorganization of the Bengal Presidency in British India
Partition_of_Bengal_(1905)
pornography since the enactment of the Pornography Control Act in 2012. In the Bengal region under British colonial rule, pornographic content was primarily confined
Pornography_in_Bangladesh
Cultural period of the 1800s to the 1930s in the Bengal region
The Bengal Renaissance (Bengali: বাংলার নবজাগরণ, romanized: Baṅlar Nôbôjagôrôṇ), also known as the Bengali Renaissance, was a cultural, social, intellectual
Bengal_Renaissance
Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group
the Bengal region of South Asia. The current population is divided between the sovereign country Bangladesh and the Indian regions of West Bengal, Tripura
Bengalis
Country in South Asia
Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the Indian states of West Bengal and Sikkim
Bangladesh
Region in the eastern Indian subcontinent
symbols. Bengal (/bɛnˈɡɔːl/ ben-GAWL) is a geographical, ethnolinguistic, historically geopolitical region in South Asia north of the Bay of Bengal. It is
Bengal
National emblem the People's Republic of Bangladesh
the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Badge of Bengal Presidency during British Rule in India Emblem of East Bengal Emblem of East Pakistan (1956–1970) Emblem
National_Emblem_of_Bangladesh
government of Bangladesh Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Prime Minister of Bengal Politics of Bangladesh President of Bangladesh List of presidents of Bangladesh
List of prime ministers of Bangladesh
List_of_prime_ministers_of_Bangladesh
The history of Bengal is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and the surrounding regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia.
History_of_Bengal
Slogan in Bengal region
the Indian state of West Bengal to indicate nationalism towards the geopolitical, cultural and historical region of Bengal and Bangamata (also known
Joy_Bangla
First-level administrative divisions of Bangladesh
divisions are as follows: East Pakistan inherited 17 districts from British Bengal. In 1960, Lower Tippera was renamed Comilla. In 1969, two new districts
Divisions_of_Bangladesh
Breed of cat
The Bengal cat (Prionailurus bengalensis × Felis catus) is a breed of hybrid cat created from crossbreeding an Asian leopard cat to domestic cats, especially
Bengal_cat
State in eastern India
West Bengal is a state in the eastern part of India. It is situated along the Bay of Bengal. In 2011, its population was around 91 million in an area of
West_Bengal
Time zone used in Bangladesh
database, BST is represented by the identifier Asia/Dhaka. From 1890 to 1941, Bengal, under the British Raj adhered to Calcutta time (UTC+5:53:20). During the
Bangladesh_Standard_Time
Partition of Bengal into East Bengal and West Bengal in 1947
Partition of Bengal in 1947, also known as the Second Partition of Bengal, part of the Partition of India, divided the British Indian Bengal Province along
Partition_of_Bengal_(1947)
Northern Bengal or North Bengal Province: includes Rajshahi Division and Rangpur Division. With proposed capital at Rajshahi. Eastern Bengal: also known
Administrative geography of Bangladesh
Administrative_geography_of_Bangladesh
Famine in Bangladesh
donated by the United States. Bhat De Haramzada, Noile Manchitro Khabo Bengal famine (disambiguation) Hunger in Bangladesh Bangladesh Food Safety Authority
Bangladesh_famine_of_1974
Personification of Bengal
[ˈbaŋlaˑ ˈmaˑ]), often translated into English as Mother Bengal, is a personification of Bengal. It emerged during the Bengali Renaissance and was later
Banga_Mata
centred when the flag is flying. The red disc represents the sun rising over Bengal and also the blood of those who died for the independence of Bangladesh
National symbols of Bangladesh
National_symbols_of_Bangladesh
Abugida used to write Bengali
Bengali language, and has historically been used to write Sanskrit within Bengal. An estimated 300 million people use this syllabic alphabet, which makes
Bengali_alphabet
1971 genocide of Bengalis in East Pakistan
population spoke Urdu at that time. He mentioned that the people of East Bengal could choose what would be its provincial language, and branded those who
Bangladesh_genocide
Northeastern part of the Indian Ocean
of Bengal forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean, located between the Indian subcontinent and the Indochinese peninsula, south of the Bengal region
Bay_of_Bengal
Bengali variant of Muslim wedding
lesser extent, among the Muslim population of West Bengal, India. Muslims first arrived in Bengal in the year 1204, bringing their own cultural and religious
Bengali_Muslim_wedding
This is a list of rulers of Bengal. For much of its history, Bengal was split up into several independent kingdoms, completely unifying only several times
List_of_rulers_of_Bengal
Academic fields of study or professions
Iranian studies Japanology (Japanese studies) Korean studies Sinology (outline) (Chinese studies) Indology (South Asian studies) Bengal studies Dravidian
Outline of academic disciplines
Outline_of_academic_disciplines
Overview of the Bengali culture
The culture of Bengal defines the cultural heritage of the Bengali people native to eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, mainly what is today Bangladesh
Culture_of_Bengal
the Partition of Bengal, it was found that the Muslim population of West Bengal stood at 26% and the Hindu population of East Bengal stood at 28% respectively
Religion_in_Bangladesh
President of Bangladesh Vice President of Bangladesh List of rulers of Bengal Incarcerated in Pakistan till 8 January 1972. Acting in the absence of Sheikh
List of presidents of Bangladesh
List_of_presidents_of_Bangladesh
Law enforcement agency
middle age are challenging to find. However, during the periods of the Bengal Sultanate, an official holding the position of Muhtasib used to perform
Bangladesh_Police
from India or Burma in addition to shipments from India via the Bay of Bengal. It is estimated that 100,000 people are involved in narcotics trafficking
Crime_in_Bangladesh
entrepot of maritime trade. Geographically, the Ganges Delta is located in Bengal. The Arabic word Shaṭṭ (شط) meaning delta, could also be an etymology of
Names_of_Chittagong
River in Bangladesh
was the driving factor for Mughals to choose this city as the capital of Bengal Province. The Sadarghat or Dhaka River Port lies on this river, which is
Buriganga_River
Study of culture and history of continental Asia
studies (Indology) Bengal studies Dravidian studies Tamilology Pakistan studies Sindhology Southeast Asian studies Filipinology (Philippine studies)
Asian_studies
Smallest rural administrative unit in Bangladesh
panchayats for collecting tax to maintain chowkidars (village police) in Bengal. Later the rural layer of the local government became known as union councils
Union_councils_of_Bangladesh
Postal service provider in Bangladesh
writers called Munshis in every town in Bengal, and reformed the existing postal system. The postal system in Bengal was further developed by Sultan Muhammad
Bangladesh_Post_Office
Naming conventions in Bengali culture
pronounced according to native Bengali norms. Many people in Bangladesh and West Bengal possess two given names: a "good name" (Bengali: ভালো নাম, romanized: bhalo
Bengali_name
President of Bangladesh from 1977 to 1981
the Punjab Regiment for two years before being transferred to the East Bengal Regiment in 1957. He attended military training schools of the British Army
Ziaur_Rahman
American scholar of Asian studies (1929-2001
also conducted research on religion in the mid-1950's and introduced Bengal studies to the American academy. He was born on March 18, 1929, in Roslindale
Edward_C._Dimock
Tiger population on the Indian subcontinent
The Bengal tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies. It ranks among the largest of wild cats. It is distributed from India, southern
Bengal_tiger
Supreme law of Bangladesh
20 June 1947, the Bengal Legislative Assembly voted on the partition of Bengal. It was decided by 126 votes to 90 that, if Bengal remained united, it
Constitution_of_Bangladesh
Head of government
Premier of Bengal. In 1947, the Province of Bengal was partitioned into the Indian state of West Bengal and East Pakistan. All three erstwhile Bengal premiers—A
Prime_Minister_of_Bangladesh
Culinary tradition
Bengali cuisine is the culinary style of Bengal, comprising now most of Bangladesh, Indian states of West Bengal, eastern part of Jharkhand known as Manbhum
Bengali_cuisine
Culinary traditions of Bangladesh
culture of the area's history of e. After Dhaka became the capital of East Bengal; Persian, Turkish and Arabic-influenced dishes became popular. Black pepper
Bangladeshi_cuisine
Paramilitary force of Bangladesh
during the hijra. The Ansar Force was formed as the "East Bengal Ansars" by the East Bengal Ansars Act of 1948, and officially launched on 12 February
Bangladesh_Ansar
Currency of Bangladesh
tôka and it is ଟଙ୍କା taṅkā in Odisha. After the Partition of Bengal in 1947, East Bengal became the eastern wing of Pakistan and was renamed to East Pakistan
Bangladeshi_taka
Association football club in India
East Bengal Football Club, commonly referred to as East Bengal, is an Indian professional football club based in Kolkata. The club competes in the Indian
East_Bengal_FC
encompasses the cultural diversity of several social groups of the country. The Bengal Renaissance of the 18th early 19th centuries, noted Bengali writers, saints
Culture_of_Bangladesh
Classical period Indian subcontinent kingdom
Indian subcontinent, which originated in the Gauda region of Bengal (modern-day West Bengal and Bangladesh) in 4th century CE or possibly earlier. A Buddhist
Kingdom_of_Gauda
new high-yielding rice varieties. Domesticated rice cultivation in the Bengal region traces back approximately 4,000 years. Through a process of "artificial
Rice_production_in_Bangladesh
Subdivision of the Mughal Empire between 1576 and 1717
The Bengal Subah (Bengali: সুবাহ বাংলা, Persian: صوبه بنگاله), also referred to as Mughal Bengal and Bengal State (after 1717), was the largest subdivision
Bengal_Subah
Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh
and the main ancient metal Vigraha murti was relocated to Kumortuli, West Bengal during partition by the chief priest due to increased attacks on Hindu temples
Dhakeshwari_Temple
Major river in Asia
left-bank tributaries from Nepal that account for the bulk of its flow. In West Bengal, India, a feeder canal taking off from its right bank diverts half of its
Ganges
Capital of West Bengal, India
until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of
Kolkata
State owned rail transport agency of Bangladesh
Eastern Bengal Railway. On 4 January 1885, a further 14.98 km and 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) (metre gauge) line was opened. In 1891, the Bengal Assam Railway
Bangladesh_Railway
Major port in Bangladesh
ancient Roman accounts. It is the busiest container port on the Bay of Bengal. Congestion is a major challenge in Chittagong port. The port had a congestion
Port_of_Chittagong
Hindu dynasty of Bengal (1070–1230)
Bengal". Studies in History. 21 (2): 173–213. doi:10.1177/025764300502100203. ISSN 0257-6430. S2CID 144413665. Sircar, Dineschandra (1971). Studies in
Sena_dynasty
Bengali epigraphist
for Study of Bengal Art. He has written many articles for the Encyclopaedia of Islam, Muqarnas, Bulletin of the School of Oriental & African Studies, Journal
Mohammad_Yusuf_Siddiq
Land warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces
Mughal rule, cannons and artillery were introduced to Bengal. During British colonial rule, Bengal was principally a bulwark of British power and trade
Bangladesh_Army
River in Bangladesh
Ganges Delta, the largest delta on earth, which fans out to the Bay of Bengal. A part of the Surma-Meghna River System, the Meghna is formed inside Bangladesh
Meghna_River
National anthem of Bangladesh
'My Golden Bengal', pronounced [ˈamaɾ ˈʃonaɾ ˈbaŋla]) is the national anthem of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. An ode to Mother Bengal, the lyrics
Amar_Sonar_Bangla
The governor of West Bengal is the nominal head of the Indian state of West Bengal. The governor is appointed by the President of India. R. N. Ravi is
List of governors of West Bengal
List_of_governors_of_West_Bengal
Air warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces
crashes into Bay of Bengal". The Daily Star. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2020. "BAF F-7 Aircraft Crashes in Bay of Bengal, The Pilot of the Fighter
Bangladesh_Air_Force
India due to labour reforms and new industries. Between 1947 and 1971, East Bengal generated between 70% and 50% of Pakistan's exports. Modern Bangladesh embarked
Economy_of_Bangladesh
of Bengali language and literature, predominantly during the period of Bengal Sultanate. The period also reflected religious plurality in the form of
Bangladeshi_nationalism
Railway bridge in Bangladesh
proposed in 1889 by the Eastern Bengal Railway for easier communication between Calcutta and the then Eastern Bengal and Assam. In 1902, Sir FJE Spring
Hardinge_Bridge
For a time being, the kingdom also functioned as a vassal state of the Bengal Sultanate. Their cultural traits are connected to their ancestral heritage
Ethnic minorities in Bangladesh
Ethnic_minorities_in_Bangladesh
Indian academician
histories from Bengal', Studies in the Humanities and the Social Sciences, XVII, Numbers 1 and 2, 2010. 'New directions in partition studies', History Workshop
Joya_Chatterji
Portuguese trading port in Bangladesh (1528–1666)
region of Bengal. Chittagong was the largest seaport in the Sultanate of Bengal, which was termed as the "Shahi Bangalah" (Imperial Bengal) in Persian
Portuguese settlement in Chittagong
Portuguese_settlement_in_Chittagong
Public university in Siliguri, West Bengal, India
University of North Bengal (also North Bengal University, abbreviated as NBU) is a public state university in the North Bengal region of West Bengal, India. Its
University_of_North_Bengal
Border security agency of Bangladesh
Bengal Subah. With 486 personnel, the force operated as regional irregular law enforcements battalion in the southeastern frontier regions of Bengal Presidency
Border_Guard_Bangladesh
Province of British India from 1699 to 1947
The Bengal Presidency, officially the Presidency of Fort William in Bengal until 1937, later the Bengal Province, was the largest of all three presidencies
Bengal_Presidency
American academic and translator
and Bengal Studies: 1990 Bengal Studies Conference Proceedings. Edited. East Lansing: Asian Studies Center, Michigan State University, 1991. Bengal Studies:
Clinton_B._Seely
Indian learned society (1784-present)
Asiatique South Asian Studies Asiatic Society of Bengal (1832). Asiatic researches or transactions of the Society instituted in Bengal, for inquiring into
The_Asiatic_Society
Bangladeshi revolutionary and statesman (1920–1975)
Elliot L.; Hayes, Glen A. (eds.). Bengal and Bangladesh: Politics and Culture on the Golden Delta. Asian Studies Center, Michigan State University. p
Sheikh_Mujibur_Rahman
century onward, Bengal was ruled by the Bengal Sultanate, founded by Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah, who established an individual currency. The Bengal Sultanate expanded
History_of_Bangladesh
Combined military forces of Bangladesh
constituting modern Bangladesh was partitioned from the province of Bengal as East Bengal, which joined Pakistan. Ethnic and sectional discrimination prevailed
Bangladesh_Armed_Forces
Early Indian medieval empire
of Gauda in the late 8th century CE. The Pala stronghold was located in Bengal and Bihar, which included the major cities of Gauḍa, Vikramapura, Pāṭaliputra
Pala_Empire
1352–1576 kingdom in Bengal
The Bengal Sultanate (Middle Bengali: শাহী বাঙ্গালা, romanization: Śāhī Bāṅgālā, lit. 'Royal/Imperial Bengal') was a late medieval sultanate based in the
Bengal_Sultanate
Naval warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces
exploration company claimed to have traced aircraft debris in the Bay of Bengal. In 2014, during the water crisis in the Maldives, the Bangladesh Navy was
Bangladesh_Navy
Principal of Eden Mohila College, and first female post-graduate of Muslim Bengal. Nurjahan Begum, pioneer female journalist and editor of Begum, the first
Feminism_in_Bangladesh
in Bangladesh as of 2020, roughly half of which are Rohingya refugees. Bengal was historically one of the most immigrated-to regions of the Indian subcontinent
Immigration_to_Bangladesh
Public university in West Bengal, India
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal (MAKAUT, WB), formerly known as West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT), is a public technical
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Maulana_Abul_Kalam_Azad_University_of_Technology
Bangladeshi films
University of Creative Technology (SMUCT) Film and Media Studies, BA (Hons.), Film and Media Studies, MA (under Stamford University Bangladesh) Multimedia
Cinema_of_Bangladesh
The 1946 Bengal Legislative Assembly election was held in January 1946 as part of the final British Indian provincial elections before independence. The
1946 Bengal Legislative Assembly election
1946_Bengal_Legislative_Assembly_election
Head of state
Uttara Ganabhaban, the official retreat of the president located in North Bengal. President Guard Regiment, responsible for the security of the president
President_of_Bangladesh
The West Bengal is an Indian state located in eastern portion of the country. As of year 2026, the state is divided into 27 districts and 5 administrative
Districts_of_West_Bengal
People of Bangladesh
a South Asian country centred on the transnational historical region of Bengal along the eponymous bay. Bangladeshi citizenship was formed in 1971, when
Bangladeshis
Political party in India
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) of West Bengal is the West Bengal affiliate of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in India. The party was the
Communist Party of India (Marxist) – West Bengal
Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)_–_West_Bengal
Public technical and research university in Kolkata, India
main campus located at Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 25 July in 1906 as Bengal Technical Institute and was converted into Jadavpur
Jadavpur_University
Famine affecting lower regions of India in 1770
The Great Bengal famine of 1770 struck Bengal and Bihar between 1769 and 1770 and affected some 30 million people, which was about one third of the current
Great_Bengal_famine_of_1770
Indian state government ministry
Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms of West Bengal commonly known as P&AR is a Bengal government ministry. It is a ministry basically responsible
Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (West Bengal)
Department_of_Personnel_&_Administrative_Reforms_(West_Bengal)
Evangelization". IIUC Studies. 4: 87–108. doi:10.3329/iiucs.v4i0.2857. ISSN 2408-8544. Ray, Aniruddha (1976). "Case Study of a Revolt in Medieval Bengal: Raja Pratapaditya
Christianity_in_Bangladesh
19th century: General Bank of Bengal and Bihar (1733–75); Bengal Bank (1784–91) (no relation to the later Bank of Bengal); General Bank, later General
Banking_in_Bangladesh
Association Revenue stamps of Bangladesh Bangladesh Institute of Philatelic Studies References "Bangladesh". Stamp Atlas. Sandafayre. 2000. Archived from the
Postage stamps and postal history of Bangladesh
Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Bangladesh
Coastal security and paramilitary force of Bangladesh
significant quantity of gas has been discovered at Sangu in the Bay of Bengal, the extraction of which has already started. Apart from these, a vast number
Bangladesh_Coast_Guard
Modern Bengali music genre
emerged during the 1960s in Bangladesh (then-East Pakistan) and 1970s in West Bengal, and later developed into a significant component of Bengali popular music
Bengali_band_music
Region in southeastern Bangladesh
Karnaphuli River, which originates in the hills and flows into the Bay of Bengal. The Kaptai Dam, built on the Karnaphuli River, has created Kaptai Lake
Chittagong_Hill_Tracts
Service of the state of West Bengal, India
The West Bengal Civil Service (Executive) (Paśchimboṅgo Nāgarik Sēbā), commonly known as W.B.C.S. (Exe.), is the civil service of the Indian state of West
West_Bengal_Civil_Service
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