Daily Quiz: On Bangladesh – The Hindu

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What is the name of the highest civilian award in Bangladesh, equivalent to the Bharat Ratna in India?

Answer : Swadhinata Padak (Independence Day Award)

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Which UNESCO World Heritage Site (Image attached) in Bangladesh is famous for its intricate terracotta Hindu temples from the medieval period?

Answer : The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat

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Which river, arguably the largest in South Asia, flows through Bangladesh and is known as the Padma in the country?

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What is the name of the traditional craft of Bangladesh where artisans create beautiful, intricate designs on textiles using a resist-dyeing technique?

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Similar to Boat festival in Kerala, there is a Bangladeshi festival (known as the Festival of Boats) that involves colorful boat races and is celebrated with much enthusiasm? What is it known as locally ?

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Who were the organisers of the “Concert for Bangladesh”, ob August 1, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The aim was to raise international awareness and funds for refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) following the Bangladesh Liberation War and the devastating Bhola cyclone in 1970.

Answer : George Harrison and Ravi Shankar

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Grameen Bank was Founded by Muhammad Yunus in the year 1983, what unique characteristic of its approach to lending is unique, particularly in the context of its borrowers?

Answer : The majority of its borrowers are women.

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