Food and cuisines in Bangladesh
Bangladesh and its culture have a long history. Geography, climate and different political conditions created a rich heritage with distinct differences between Bangladesh and its neighbors. For centuries, the culture of Bangladesh has evolved. It has been influenced by several religions, such as Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, as well as Christianity. Bangladeshi culture is as rich as its history, and its cuisine is unique due to its outstanding mix of influences of the other ones.
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Food habits differ from country to country and from person to person. Every country has its own tradition of foods. Bangladesh has also the same. In the sense of food habits, Bangladesh is influenced by the regional variations of her history. The staple food in Bangladesh is rice. Being in control of many empires and their cultures, Bangladesh still retains its heritage. Bangladesh is famous for rice production which has been the chief occupation of its people. Rice, therefore, the main food of Bangladesh. The Bangladeshis eat rice, not just a small quantity but a lot. They eat rice every day and at every meal with great testy and spicy curry of vegetables, fishes, and meat. Bangladesh has a unique culinary tradition that includes delicious food, snacks and stuff. It has been influenced by many other cultures due to the great number of conquerors passing through the territory of Bangladesh over the centuries. The staple food of the country is predominantly made of boiled rice. Bangladeshi people serve it with different fried and curried vegetables, mutton, chicken, beef, as well as thick lentil soups. Hindu Bangladeshis do not eat beef according to their religion. Muslim Bangladeshis do not eat pork of the same reason. . It is also the staple food in many southeast Asian countries including Japan. But in Pakistan and in some parts of India the staple food is wheat. They also prefer meat.to fish. In our own country the rich people like meat more than fish. The poor people cannot afford meat. They go for small fish because they are cheaper. Strangely enough, small fish have greater food value than bigger and more expensive fish.
Foods are enjoyed mostly in cultural occasions. On special occasions, people prepare a special dish such as Turkey is a favorite food at Christmas in England. In this country we eat different types of cooked rice, beef, mutton, chicken and sweets on Eid Day. These items are usually on the menu at wedding ceremony. When we invite guests for dinner at home, we serve the same foods. Also drinks or yoghurt to go with such dinners.At the Pohela Boishakh festival, Bangladeshi people cook panta llish, “a traditional platter of Panta bhat with fried Hilsa slice, supplemented with dried fish (Shutki), pickles , dal, green chilies and onion and for ordinary meals, we usually have unleavened bread, eggs, milk and fruits or sweets and tea for breakfast. For lunch and dinner, most people have rice, meat or fish and vegetables. Working class people usually have soaked rice, salt and chilly for breakfast. For lunch and supper, they have rice and vegetables with or without fish. In planning meals, we should consider the food value rather taste. Many people, particularly children, dislike vegetables. But the vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals consumed by rural village population the most.
Bangladeshi culture, as well as its history, is extremely rich, and its cuisine can be regarded unique thanks to its blending of influences of other cultures. Bangladeshi cuisine is an essential part of a daily life of its people; it is also used at ceremonies, holidays and in healing. The modernization practice of Bangladesh is making our culture very narrow. However, it can be changed with the increase of participation of Bangladeshi population in the social life practices.
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