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Bangladesh National Museum was formed through the incorporation of Dhaka museum and it was made the national museum of Bangladesh on 17 November 1983. It is located at Shahbag, Dhaka. [ 5 ] [ 4 ] It has several publications from 1978, first was "Islamic Art in Bangladesh, Catalogue".
Surnames in modern Bangladesh such as Chowdhury, Khan, Sarkar and Talukdar originate from the names of ranks in the Mughal elite. [51] This elite functioned alongside the Mughal officials. The latter's duty was to keep charge over tax collection. The diwan was the most important tax officer and was directly selected by the Mughal ruler.
The museum has a collection of over 300 historic photographs in 144 glass panels that depict the history of Bangladesh. [8] Terracotta, pictures and paper clippings of the war of liberation is on display at the museum. Copies of foreign newspapers and reports showing different events of war of liberation are kept in the gallery.
Apan Jewellers is a chain of gold and diamond jewelry stores based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is the largest jewelry retailer in Bangladesh . [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Today, many jewellery designs and traditions are used, and jewellery is commonplace in Indian ceremonies and weddings. [62] For many Indians, especially those who follow the Hindu or Jain faiths, bridal jewellery is known as streedhan and functions as personal wealth for the bride only, as a sort of financial security.
She was raised in Bangladesh but studied English literature and political science in Massachusetts. She is an author, jewelry collector, and independent scholar specializing in South Asian affairs. She was a senior fellow for South and West Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations. She has authored several books on international relations.
The Greater Dhaka region was under the kingdom of Vanga and Gangaridai in ancient period. [8] Archaeological excavations in 2017–2018 inside the former Old Dhaka Central Jail on Nazimuddin Road in Old Dhaka revealed some glazed and rolled potteries which are similar to what were found in ancient Mahasthangarh and, Wari-Bateshwar ruins in Bangladesh, and other ruins in India, Malaysia ...
1983 – Bangladesh Shilpa Bank Bhaban built. 1985 December: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit held. Bangladesh Bank Building and Janata Bank Bhaban constructed. The National Library of Bangladesh moves into a new, purpose-built facility. [37] 1986 – Bangladesh Medical College established. 1989 Maziur Rhaman becomes ...