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The anthology titled ‘Buddhist Heritage of Bangladesh’ containing of seventeen essays contributed by promising researchers and scholars on various aspects of Buddhism along with its unearthed relics may be esteemed a valuable publication in the vista of knowledge relating to the glorious past of our country. There is no denying the fact that the Buddhism is an old humanistic religion of the world preached by Gautam Buddha at the early 7th century BC. ...
From the preface: Bangladesh has a glorious numismatic heritage which had been practiced from the pre-Christian era. A good number of coins of ancient medieval and colonial periods have been obtained from all over Bangladesh. Broadly ancient period is represented by punch-marked coin, copper cast coin, Kushana coin, Gupta coin, the coins of Shashanka Samachardeva, Jayanaga Mainamati gold coin, and Harikela coin. The medieval period is introduced by the issues of ...
Travels thru Bangladesh arises out of the need to inform visitors of the wonders and adventures awaiting them in this country of six seasons and six hundred rivers. The book convincingly captures the charms and spectacles that mark the land, and also lists the places that would please a hardy traveler. It provides a comprehensive information package including modes of travel, the cuisines of different areas and collectibles for a smooth visit. Backpack and budget ...
Strong Backs, Magic Fingers: Traditions of Backstrap Weaving in Bangladesh' provides an overview of backstrap weavers and weaving in Bangladesh. It includes accounts of weaving by the Bawm, Chak, Chakma, Khyang, Khumi, Lushai, Marma, Mro, Pangkhoa, Tanchangya and Tripura, who dwell in the Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban regions of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, as well as of the Manipuri community who live in the northeast of Bangladesh. Profusely illustrated, ...