bangladesh

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Bangladesh, the small, densely populated neighbor of India.

Nanzeen, married off to an older man, moves from her Bangladeshi village to live with him in London in the 1980s and 1990s, where she raises a family, learns to love her husband, and comes to a realization that she has a voice in her own life.

Presents basic information about Bangladesh. Examines the nation's turbulent political history, the lifestyles of its citizens, and the geographical conditions that contribute to the character of the country.

Brief biographical sketches of nine children of Bangladesh, explaining their way of life and the ways in which they have been affected by war and poverty.

Examines the growth and influence of Islam in Bangladesh, discussing the key economic and political issues facing the country in the early twenty-first century, and including information on Bangladesh's geography, history, people, cities and communities, and foreign relations.

Describes the history, people, folklore, family life, food, schools, and sports of Bangladesh, as well as its immigrants to the United States.

Presents an introduction to Bangladesh from the perspective of Sabrina, an eight-year-old girl who lives in the village of Lalkhatongi, covering weather, home, food, school, work, religion, and other topics.

An introduction to Bangladesh, providing facts about the country's land, people, town and country life, farming and fishing, resources and industry, transportation, education, sports and leisure, daily life and religion, arts and media, government, and place in the world.